Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To raise concerns about VAT liabilities affecting taxi drivers who operate through digital platforms, and to seek meetings to discuss how this can be addressed through the discontinuation of the reverse-charge mechanism in VAT invoicing within the taxi sector.
To meet with the Fianna Fáil members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To meet with the Fine Gael members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To discuss current key concerns around the and the Multi Financial Framework (MFF), Budget 2026, retention of the Nitrates…
To highlight that sheep farmers are affected by the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners more than any other sector.::To recognise that Comhairle na Tuaithe and its stakeholders (such as Leave no Trace and others) a lot of time and resources is being put into championing…
• Dedicated income supports, based on area-based payments, should be retained and distributed, together with a new ‘Farm Activity Support Scheme', only to genuine active farmers engaged in food and agricultural production.::• All genuine active farmers should get at least 70% of…
• Pillar II must be retained within the traditional CAP structure, and used, together with maximum permissible levels of national co-financing to provide vital supports (of lesser number but at increased payment rates to retain overall payment amounts) to farmers in the more…
• With the possibility of increased orientation toward performance-based payments in the next CAP, below are some lessons from the current CAP for consideration::• Simplify performance-based payments. Alleviate the burden of proof/verification required to receive payments by…
Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.
To secure an increase in capitation for primary schools and to secure an increase in funding for the Primary Management Bodies
That the implementation of the next MFF or CAP must not create more unviable farmers or rural areas; instead, it should focus on supporting sustainable productivity growth, with additional targeted interventions for young farmers, those in vulnerable sectors, and those on…
• Attracting and retaining new entrants to farming remains a fundamental challenge across most Member States, with tackling Generational Renewal among the top priorities of the new Commission. CAP is a pivotal generational renewal mechanism in this regard, but to truly address…
To seek the following amendments to articles 13, 14, 16 and 2::To propose that providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers involved in other sustainable production methods (e.g. integrated farming) and where…
To advocate for progress on transport infrastructure projects underway in the Cork region and critical to the region's economic development, including the R624 and N25.
To underline the importance of enhanced Garda resources for Cork to keep pace with population growth and ensure safety in the city and county.
To advance progress on the development of Cork as a national hub for renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, with a view to contributing to the achievement of Ireland's overall climate targets.