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 farmers would be in the majority on the monitoring group to oversee the grass-fed Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI)::Change of IFA Nominee on the Taskforce::To emphasise the importance of developing a suckler brand to complement the Grass-Fed PGI. That this would be…
Ensure Ireland's Agri-food Strategy 2030 includes measurable targets to improve farm incomes and viability.
To influence policy and ensure rollover of the scheme into 2021.::To welcome the issuing of the BDGP payments to farmers.::To highlight that the number of farmers who met the key 50% female replacement requirement of 4 or 5 star animals is important.::To make the case for…
To Influence policy and ensure rollover of the Scheme into 2021.::That the reference years of the Sheep Welfare Scheme for the CAP transition period would be changed::To highlight that the reference years do not accurately reflect the current flock of may sheep farmers withing…
To Influence policy, gather information and ensure rollover of the Scheme into 2021.::That there would be flexibility from the Department on the dates of application given the disruption caused by the COVID-19 controls and concerns of some farmers attending marts or having…
That the payment to farmers under this scheme would be made without delay::To highlight that the closing date for applicatons was in September, that it was now November and that farmers who had incurred losses earlier in the year have severe cashflow pressures::That any surplus…
That Irish farmers and the Irish agri-food industry would be top of the queue for the €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund as we are the sector worst affected by Brexit.::That there is recognition when the fund is being allocated, that even with a deal there will be regulatory barriers…
That the EU Commission does not continue to ignore the mounting evidence of Brazil's degradation of the environment for beef exports::To point out that the Commission was explicit that Mercosur could not go ahead if Brazil failed to meet environmental standards. A new report…
IFA Proposes the following six emergency measures:::1.The system must ensure that no farmer has to wait longer than four months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014 Section 18 (1), irrespective of the application size.::2. Forest road and felling/thinning…
That IFA rejects any proposal to have EPA licening of dairy farms::That any such move would be over the top and disproportionate::To highlight that dairy farmers are already heavily regulated with cross-compliance and the nitrates derogation. Farmers are also participating in…
Extension of Consanguinity relief from 2020 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers
To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…
To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland
Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…
New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers