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 get an update on payout to farmers, including payout for GLAS+::That address the problem of delayed payments::That part-payment can be made where issues will take longer to resolve::To establish when the final 15% payment for 2016 will be paid::To ensure that 50,000 farmers…
To discuss a review process for the scheme::To establish what payments have been made to date::That there would be a reduction in the administrative burden::That veterinary fees would be abolished::That there would be a replacement of the veterinary plan by the use of faecal…
To express concern about the impact on the future sustainable development of Ireland's agri-food sector, arising from the amendments tabled by the EU's Environment Committee to the Commission's 2030 climate proposals.::To point out that the proposals to change the 2030 starting…
That the EU Commission provide exceptional support for the mushroom sector, for whom an external political event (Brexit) has had an immediate and negative economic impact.::The government must deliver low-cost loans in Budget 2018 that can be accessed by the mushroom…
Support for the agriculture sector which is facing continuing competitiveness challenges arising from the weakness of Sterling as a direct fallout from the UK Brexit decision. This October’s Budget should support new lower cost loan products for farming through the SBCI, to fund…
To create awareness of the IFA led Ireland-UK Farm Safety Week 2017::That addressing labour shortage on farms is central to improving farm safety::To identify opportunities to improve Ireland's farm safety record
To ensure immediate implementation of Minister Creed's reform programme
To secure a flood aid package to support farmers who lost livestock, crops and experienced damage to land as a result of the unprecedented weather in Donegal in August::To ensure that an assessment of losses incurred by farmers in Donegal will take place without delay
To secure support from the Government for the live export trade::To demonstrate the importance of live exports for the quality suckler herd and expanding dairy herd, with increased numbers of calves and cattle suitable for live exports
To demonstrate that the IFA-led Smart Farming initiative referred to in the Government's mitigation plan will be scaled up in 2018::To demonstrate the win-wins of improving farm incomes, enhancing the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions::To demonstrate that farmers…
To ensure that the decision by the Forest Service to allow planting of forestry crops over the Summer does not put pressure farmers to plant as it is against good practice::To make farmers aware, even if they have financial approval to afforest, that they can wait until the…
To ensure that the strong live export beef markets, up 43% year on year, continue with no basis for any pressure on cattle prices::That strong export market prices continue, particularly in our main market in the UK, due to increased live exports and lower carcase weights and…
That EU Commission would cease to remain engaged in the Mercosur trade deal after the recent revelations regarding political and administrative corruption in the Brazilian Meat Industry and the Government,::That the EU Commission would suspend all negotiations on agriculture in…
To bring to the attention of the Minister again issues around the accuracy of the guideline prices and the lack of independence of live valuers.::That there would be a fair and accurate market value assessment for farm animals::That the live valuers are seen to be independent,…
The implementation of IFA Proposals for more recognitation of losses on flooded farm land::That farmyards will be included in the criteria, similar to commercial premises