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 emphasise that the government cannot allow IED, or similar, to overregulate farms out of business. Farmers are not industrial installations. At the earliest opportunity they must seek to get family farm operations removed from IED. In the interim, the most simple,…
To emphasise that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) cannot impose additional bureaucracy on Irish livestock farmers. Following the delayed implementation of the regulation by one year, the legislation should be further amended to allow for a zero-risk category for deforestation…
To emphasise that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) cannot result in unnecessary additional bureaucracy on Irish livestock farmers. Following the delayed implementation of the regulation by one year, the legislation should be further amended to allow for a zero-risk category…
To propose that, in consultation with key stakeholders, a Local Authorities Farm Inspection Protocol should be agreed with IFA to better ensure farmers, and Local Authority staff, are treated fairly, with respect, dignity, professionalism and efficiency at all times.
To propose that the Government should lead by example, championing local, sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone of the Green Procurement Strategy.
To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP…
To seek a meeting with the members of the political parties on the implications of the mid-term review of the Nitrates Action programme agreed with the European Commission.::1. The IFA insist that the Minister must revisit this with the European Commission as this would mean…
Secure urgent action to address implementation challenges for MDR to ensure that the regulation works as intended in the EU
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Deputy Smith's Expert Opinion
That MEPs from Ireland reject the motion before the European Parliament that would limit the use of animal medicines.::To highlight that farmers are responsible users of medicines to treat animal bacterial diseases. Restricting them could jeopardise food safety and food…
To put on the record IFA's concerned over the potential reduction in the CAP budget post Brexit::To request to meet with An Taoiseach in advance of meetng::To point out that as a net contributor to the EU budget, the UK exit from the EU creates uncertainty in the size of the CAP…
Keeping a Viable Market Operational::• Swift action is required at Government and EU Commission level in order to support the beef sector, beef markets and beef farmers in order to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and protect the beef supply chain.::• A priority must…
Aid to Private Storage (APS) is the most suitable support for the dairy sector in the face of market disturbances caused by COVID-19::• APS is relevant to long life dairy products. The APS scheme is legislated for under EU Regulation 1308/2013, Article 17 onwards. Butter,…
To share with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade our report and recommendations to the EU and its Member States on the implementation of the EU Guidelines on HRDs.
By securing their support, elected candidates would honour this pledge to ensure that autism-friendly initiatives passed through the European Parliament in collaboration with other MEPs from across Ireland and other jurisdictions within Europe.