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.
That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…
To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget
To highlight what the UK's decision to leave the EU will mean to the Irish farming and agri-food sector and the vulnerability on key production sectors.::To outline the importance of the Ireland-UK agri-food trading relationship, especially for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pigmeat and…
To establish what the number of live bovine animals imported into Ireland are for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018::To establish a breakdown of these live animal imports based on calves, weanlings, store cattle, finished cattle and cows and establish if they were for breeding…
To welcome the roll-out of GLAS payments to 33,000 participants in the scheme::That the Minister address outstanding issues related to 2016 and 2017 GLAS payments as well as ensuring that the final 15% is paid as soon as possible
That the maximum payout of over €800m to farmers is paid in the 70% advance payment::That farmers see the the benefits of the online system, under which all applications had to be made in 2018
That the ANC increase in payment next year would be followed by a higher allocation in the scheme from €250m to €300m post 2020.
That the Minister and the Department of Agriculture Officials would be vigilant on all imports, to ensure all animals are screened on arrival into Ireland to minimise the risk of disease introduction to the country
To inform the Minister for Agriculture of the IFA National Council unanimous decision not to attend the Beef Forum meeting on October 3rd::To inform the Minister, that instead livestock farmers would be holding a protest outside the Forum over their frustration with the lack of…
A strong CAP with an increased budget to allow for inflation and any extra actions farmers have to take on as part of the new CAP and to protect farmers' interests when the UK exits the EU::Request to meet with An Taoiseach on CAP / MFF::MFF – Funding for the EU Budget should be…
The provision of a competitive veterinary service to farmers::To make known IFA's objection to the Veterinary Council guidelines for veterinary practioners
To seek additional funding,::To secure new higher payment rates,::To protect existing ANC areas,::To ensure an appeal system is in place for areas that lost out in the Review.
Support for farmers struggling with fodder shortages::That farmers would have access to credit and the Budget 2018 Low Cost Loan::That the Minister would clarify what his Department were doing to alleviate the problems
That the Government would legislate to ban below the cost of production selling by retailers by introducing a Grocery Goods Regulation on it.
Seeking support of €200 per suckler cow::To achieve viable cattle prices::To secure additional live exports::To get an increased CAP Budget