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 put on the record IFA's position on the 30-month age rule and other criteria applied by meat factorues to receive a 12c/kg 'in-spec' bonus payment::To out on the record that IFA's position has always been that all prime cattle from Quality Assured herds should receive a QA…
That the logjam in issusing forestry licences would be addressed by the Minister of State::To highlighted the logjam, particulary for felling licences is having a serious impact on farmers' ability to manage their forests properly::To point out that the new Interim Standard for…
That the Department of Agriculture ensures that farmers have a facility to dispose of their fallen animals::To highlight that farmers can no longer be left exposed to the impact of the dispute between knackeries and the Department of Agriculture
To highlight that strong action is required from the Government through domestic and EU supports, aling with higher prices from the factories to secure thsi very important farm enterprise into the future::To point out that the Teagasc National Farm Survey shows that incomes on…
That the European Commission's Green Deal recognises that agriculture is a commercial activity which delivers jobs, food, fuel, energy and environmental services for all European citizens.::To highlight that a shrinking Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget can no longer be…
To get an early conclusion to the ANC appeals review process, which has been on-going for the last nine months::To point out that it is important that all areas are considered in detail, but the deadline of December should apply to conclude the work
That the difficulties that farmers were facing in complying with greening regulations due to adverse weather would be recognised::To recognise the decision by the Minsiter for Agriculture to seek a derogation from the EU Commission on the three-crop rule
That there is an immediate import ban on any pork products from countries affected by ASF.::That the Department of Agriculture would increase checks on any imported meat products into the country and increase vigilance and awareness of the potential threat of introdcing ASF into…
The introduction of a beef price index to monitor market prices and provide transparency to farmers on beef prices and market returns
Slurry spreading extension
Speed up the process of issuing Tree Felling Licences for Forestry Contractors in Ireland
To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…
To secure incentives for changes to farm management practices, recognition of carbon sinks and supports for renewables and to ensure that the Government proposals do not hinder the sector and must not include a carbon based quota on production.::To ensure that the Government's…
To secured a €100m beef fund from the EU Commission and the Irish Government to cover the retrospective beef losses and price cuts farmers have incurred from last autumn and spring 2019.::To establish the amount of aid the Minister for Agriculture has sought from the EU and the…
To establish if the Minister for Agriculture has submitted a request to the EU Commission for exceptional or market disturbance aid for beef farmers in view of the significant decrease in prices and incomes since Autumn 2018 from the impact of Brexit