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 Ireland's nitrates derogation must be maintained or it would impact the viability of thousands of farmers (across all sectors) and have a huge knock-on social impact on rural Ireland.::That targeted and tailored measures, with adequate time to take effect, are…
To propose that implementation of the Nature Restoration Plan should not be implemwnted until a full impact assessment has been completed, and sufficient long-term funding (independent of CAP) secured.::That Nature Restoration Plans should be conducted with the highest level of…
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 express Irish pig farmers deep disappointment with the unacceptable lack of progress on the specifications for pig housing under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). This matter has dragged on far too long, leaving farmers in a very difficult position as…
To highlight that Irish and European farmers have continually voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement which has the potential to decimate the Irish and European beef and poultry sectors. Despite this, the European Commission continues to press…
To acknowledge efforts to increase De Minimis thresholds but to request the Commission honour the position of a multitude of EU Ministers of Agriculture and increase the De Minimis Aid limit to €50,000 given the ongoing uncertainty facing the sector.::To reject the proposal to…
To emphasise the importance of the Irish MEPs being part of the national effort to retain the current nitrates derogation. Ireland has a unique grass-based system and there must be recognition for this from the EU.::To highlight that over 30 measures have been introduced at farm…
To propose that CAP funding must be substantially increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security.::To highlight that the global demand for grain, meat and dairy is increasing, If these are not produced in Ireland they will be produced elsewhere with…
To highlight that the rate of VAT charged on animal vaccines is a decision for Government in the upcoming budget as the EU VAT Directive allows for member states to reduce the rate of VAT on these products to 0%.::To highlight that the Department of Agriculture committed to…
To support applying for PGI recognition for Irish Angus Beef. IFA recognises the potential for added value of product that is marketed under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label.::To commend the work and investment of the Irish Angus Producer Group in promoting…
To put forward particular measures that would help address issues faced by farmers in Ireland with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To highlight significant impacts on farmers through legislation that falls outside the remit of DG Agriculture(EU).::To highlight that Irish…