Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To extend Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…
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…
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
Commitment need in Budget 2023 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future
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
To highlight that the Silage Support Scheme is an important first step for the drystock sector, which is under significant pressure to build up feed stocks for next winter.::To seek that the Minister brings forward targeted measures for dairy farmers as some are tied into fixed…
- Availability of key inputs such as fertiliser, fuel and feed. There is an urgent need to provide an inventory of fertiliser and fuel supplies followed by a full appraisal of available and projected feed supplies for the remainder of the year and next winter.::All land must be…
To introduce new technology available to reduce agricultural emissions
To highlight that the horticulture sector is under immense pressure from labour shortages; Covid-19 disruptions; peat shortages; the sustainability agenda; the lack of pricing power; and sharply increasing input costs.::It is recommended that a number of policy options need to…
Changes to Forestry policy and programmes
Extension of Stamp Duty relief from 2021 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers
To show how technology can aid Ireland to reduce our greenhouse gases without having to cull the national herd
To highlight the content of IFA's submission to the CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process.::To acknowledge the move by the EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to carry out ‘a comprehensive impact assessment' of the CAP Strategic Plans.::That the Commission…
To set out that the Agricultural Sector faces unprecedented policy decisions including::• The agreement of our CAP National Strategic Plan including the final decision on the level on national exchequer funding to co-finance the Pillar II programme as part of the next CAP…
To express grave concerns in relation to the proposed new method of carbon accounting being considered by the Government in the current carbon budgeting process.::That IFA was to the forefront in ensuring an amendment was made to the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development…