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.
FARM SCHEMES::Suckler Cow & Beef::Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme - Government support committed to suckler farmers in 2023 is €28m less than current levels. This is unacceptable. The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme must be built on to provide farmers a minimum of…
- The allocation to the Irish farming sector from the BAR needs to reflect the importance of the UK market to Irish primary producers and to protect them against the disproportionate impact of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports. Farmers, as price takers, cannot be left carrying…
Taxation measures to Support climate action::- If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::- Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the…
Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…
Ensure awareness of the new skills required in Ireland’s financial services sector and make recommendations
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To reduce VAT on AEDS to 0% following publication of Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022::To seek support from Oireachtas members to remove VAT on AEDs
To highlight how persistent excise increases on tobacco products are driving Irish smokers towards a growing black market and fuelling significant growth in smuggling activity.
Farm Schemes - that the total annual CAP payment plus the national co-financing must amount to €2bn per annum, from the current level of €1.8bn from when the new CAP starts.::Suckler Cow::- Suckler farmers need a targeted payment of €300 per cow, facilitated by a combination of…
A meeting to share insights and explore possible legislative changes and supports.
Farmers do not qualify for current Government-backed COVID-19 schemes, with the exception of a limited amount of funding available through Microfinance Ireland. Given the depth of the crisis, it is critically important that financial aid is provided.::The Government to urgently…
To highlight and request support/Intervention of TDs with HSE to progress negotations in relation to financial situation of Saint John of God Community Services
To further the stated policy aims of the ILCU. To seek reversal of proposed increases in the industry funding levy on credit unions
Suckler cow scheme - In order to improve incomes and stabilise numbers, IFA proposes a targeted payment of €200 per suckler cow, structured under environmental and animal welfare measures in the CAP Rural Development Programme and financed predominately from national resources…
Extension of Income Averaging to self-employed farmers with other income - IFA proposes that, where a farmer or their spouse has an additional self-employed source of income, income averaging should be allowed on farm profits.::Increasing Flexibility in Income Averaging…
An increase in the State Pension, greater resourcing of Home Supports, and the abolition of prescription charges