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 discuss the EU Green Deal proposals and the issues and challenges for farmers on the following proposals::Reducing the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030::Reducing nutrient losses by 50% and the use of fertilisers by 20% by 2030.::Reducing the sales of antimicrobials…
To highlight that the collaborative efforts in the ASSAP Interim Report of 19th June to engage with farmers and the wider community to improve water bodies is encouraging::To highlight that the fact that farmer engagement within the programme has reached 96% is evidence of…
To put forward key isues on the proposed climate law in the role of agriculture and forestry::To stress the important role that agriculture plays in providing multiple societal benefits, including food security and carbon sequestration.::To highlight the need for further…
That the Programme for Govenment 'Our Shared Future' facilitates farmers to be part of the climate solution::That the Government supports farming and brings forward climate action measures that are practical, achievable and properly rewarded::That any Climate Change Bill will…
Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…
Encouraging a transition towards a more sustainable forestry model in Ireland. Including the need to plant the right trees in the right place as well as sustainable management. A strong focus of BirdWatch irelands is to see improved safeguards for biodiversity within the…
Climate & Environmental Legislation • All future climate and environmental legislation should be subject to a comprehensive Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to assess its impact on jobs and on the environment. Ireland can no longer blindly sign-up to unachievable targets,…
• The lead agency for the development of all recreational routes must be the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and not two Government Departments as currently exists.::• The Walks Scheme must be extended by a further 40 walks, to bring the total to 120, worth €6m to…
• The CPO goodwill payment must be fully reinstated to €5,000 per acre to restore equity and fairness for the landowners impacted by the re-commencement of the national roads development programme.
• The NPF must acknowledge the importance of farming and vibrant rural communities and recognise the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.::• The NPF must support the development of farm-scale and…
To highlight that the proposals to introduce targets are damoaging to Ireland's rural economy and global climate emissions, unless a well-funded climate action strategy is introduced for the sector::To put on the record again that farmers are tired of being kicked around and…
Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…
Seeking indication of when Hen Harrier Threat Response PLan would be published and implemented in order to save this rare bird species from going extinct in ireland::Ensuring that there is a level-playing field on the island of Ireland in relation to Brexit in order to protect…
That farmers can no longer be blamed for the climate inaction of others.::To highlight that lazy analysis points to the largest proportion of climate emissions coming from agriculture. There's no science here, it simply reflects the importance of the agri-food sector to the…