Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Agriculture
Intended results
New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Technological Universities Association
Education and Training
Intended results
Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by daa plc
Transport
Intended results
To detail the full extent of Covid-19 crisis on Cork Airport and the requirement for Government support
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Increase the rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance to young people (18-24) by raising the rate to €157.85::Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2021 to…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Macra na Feirme support the National Youth Council of Ireland proposal for an €11.5m additional investment each year in the Youth Services Grant Scheme::An increase in the Youth Services Grant of €1 million to a total of €12.6 million for 2021
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Restoration of the distance coding and increasing Rural Practice Allowances to pre-2009 levels::Funding for additional services – nutrition, counselling etc.::Funding of transport for those receiving addiction counselling or other services::Pilot project for First Aid Overdose…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Budgetary matters
Intended results
Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by MSD
Health
Intended results
Increase in awareness and funding for immunisation in Ireland
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by MSD
Health
Intended results
Addressing the needs of oncology patients to access new therapies
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EU Affairs
Intended results
Congress wrote to all Ministers, Senators and TDS in relation to the EU Canada Trade Agreement urge Government to defer tabling any such motion until the Oireachtas has an opportunity to have a full exchange of views on this matter. We note that 11 other member states as well as…
Register of Lobbying2021-01-21
Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
Health
Intended results
To lobby for appropriate multiannual funding investment of €211million over 5 years, to call for the publication of the Capacity Review of Disability Services and for it to guide investment, pay parity for S39, progress on Time to Move on from Congregated Settings, the early…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Register of Lobbying2021-01-20
Lobbying return by Trócaire
Environment
Intended results
Strengthen the Climate Bill to make it fairer and stronger::Increase EU 2030 climate target to 65%
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.