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 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…
To highlight that some fish feed costs have almost doubled, from €1.20/kg to over €2/kg; Electricity costs will increase by an average of €100k this year for some aquaculture operators; Raw materials costs have also increased with Stainless steel up 55%; Steel up 50% with no…
To highlight that stronger dog legislation is required.::IFA has priority actions to tackle the issue.::1. A single national database for all dogs in the country that identifies the person responsible for the dog;::2. Tougher sanctions for those who fail to have their dog under…
The following is the IFA response to the Interim Report on the Food Vision Dairy Sub-Group:::1. Consider a Voluntary Dairy Exit/Deintensification Scheme The IFA position on this proposal has not changed from our last submission, we do not believe this is a scheme that should be…
To discuss with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Current Market Situation on the Potato/Fodder Security Scheme.::To seek seed potato funding.
That the €55m Fodder Scheme be ringfenced for the sector and the overriding principle in framing the Terms and Conditions of the scheme must be to provide this much needed support to farmers with the minimum levels of bureaucracy.::The Terms and Conditions of the scheme…
To highlight that the CAP strategic plan as submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and approved by the EU Commission is a step in the wrong direction that will undermine food production.::To highlight that the new Eco Schemes which are funded by a…
To highlight that Irish farmers are currently engulfed in an Input Price crisis, and will need the same innovation re financial supports to help preserve food supply; employment and economic activity in rural Ireland in the weeks and months ahead. While we acknowledge the pigs,…
To seek that the Government exclude farm land from Zoned Residential Land Tax.::To highlight that IFA oppose the inclusion of land which currently forms an integral part of existing farm operations within its remit. The Minister stated that the RZLT will apply to land that has…
To highlight that there are still no alternatives available to Irish growers which have the efficacy of Diquat under Irish conditions.::To highlight that potato foliage needs to be destroyed about 3-4 weeks prior to harvest to ensure diseases do not pass from the foliage to the…
To invite Minister McConalogue to attend Farm Safety Event in Donegal on 20th July.::To Invite Minister of State Martin Heydon to attend Farm Safety event in Wicklow on 15th July.
To highlight that support is required for the increased cost of production
To seek to resolve, under the next CAP, the issue of support for the category of farmers know as 'Forgotten Farmers'.::It is vital that the commitment in the Programme for Government 'Our Shared Future' is honoured as these farmers have been severely disadvantaged despite the…
IFA Proposes 7 additional UTP's in the final legislation::1. Ban Below Cost Procurement of Food There must be an additional UTP to prohibit the buying of agri-food below the cost of production by food procurement managers in dominant positions. This needs to be clearly directed…
To influence change in policies for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy