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.
Extension to date of slurry spreading days due to poor weather and ground conditions and limited drying opportunities.::Address the immediate and growing difficulty facing farm families who have been unable to spread slurry for weeks and in some instances due to poor…
That the Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture reject the proposed CAP transition measures proposed by the EU Commission as they would result in 4% cut (€47m) in every farmers' direct payment (Pillar 1) in October 2020, with further more severe cuts of 15% (€48m) in farm…
Secure support for greater investment in early years and the establishment of a single agency for the sector.
To inform of the dangers to cross border trade and impact on Irish farmers in the dairy sector and to propose possible options for allowing ongoing free trade across the Irish Border post Brexit
Published name "Carr Communications" has no legal form. "CARR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 42175) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Secure meeting
Amendments to make provision for Private Member Clubs in the proposed Gaming & Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019
Published name "Gaming & Leisure Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "GAMING AND LEISURE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 419466) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Brexit support - beef farmers: in addition to the €100m (EU Commission €50m, National Government €50m) further direct support for farmers will be needed to deal with losses incurred, particularly for beef farmers, post May 2019. These ongoing losses are due to the decline in the…
To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget::That the Government and EU response must match the Brexit threat::That round table beef talks would take place to address unviable prices by meat…
That in line with the flexibility under the terms and conditions under section 5.2, section 22 and 23 of the scheme, the payment rates of €100 per finished animal and €40 per suckler cow be increased proportionality so as to utilise the full €100m in funding. It is important to…
That there would be greater market transparency at all levels in the food chain, so that margins and profitability of processors and retailers are clearly visible.::To put on the record that this move by the Commission is welcomed and must be implemented in Member States::That…
That the Minister ensures the maximum payout of the BPS of the 70% advance in October. This is worth over €800m to farmers. October::That any outstanding issues such as over claims, transfers and eligibility are resolved without any further delay and the remainng 30% is paid on…
Establishment of a Beef Market Task Force to address the market failure in the beef sector where producers were forced to take prices below the cost of production. The work of the taskforce is ongoing. The results secured by end 2019 were:::- The introduction of a new in-spec…
Invitation to sit on the Committee for Agri-food Strategy to 2030::To highlight that any policy debate about the future of the sector has to be more farmer focused and the new strategy must contain measurable targets for farmer profitability and viability.::To point out that…
To discuss the potential of Irish Aquaculture and mututal benefits to both Ireland and Norway
Obtain support for farmers in managing increased numbers of dairy calves on farms, and in securing optimal welfare conditions for calves at every point of the production/sale/export chain::To welcome the €1.5m grant aid support package for calf feeding systems