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 demonstrate that there are difficulties with the process of completing the Commonage Management Plans.::To demonstrate that the stocking levels set out on the Department’s website are not correct and the process to amend this, based on assessment by planners, is too…
That the extended dates for burning gorse and hedge-cutting amended in the Heritage Bill 2018 (enacted July 2018) are regulated for so that they can implemented
That there would be a review of the 2011 Thoroughbred Foal Levy Regulation::That the review of the Regulation would specifically look at the wording on how stallion fees are arrived at, so that a levy can then be deducted.::That a fairer option is to collect the levy on the…
That Oireachtas members facilitate a solutions focused approach to addressing the climate challenge::That key actions, as identified by Teagasc, that Government and the new Committee on Climate Action can deliver on include an increased focus on sustainability advisory support…
That Minister Creed would intervene so that factories have to stop cutting cattle prices and stabilise the market::That the Minister would ensure that the factories act in a responsible manner and stop using the drought issues to undermine prices
To welcome Environment Minister Denis Naughten’s decision to provide funding for a number of ‘bring’ centres across the country to support the recycling of waste tyres, which are typically used to anchor silage pits.::To demonstrate a real willingness by farmers to recycle waste…
To welcome the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Bill 2018 and its purpose “to regulate credit agreement owners of mortgage loans and SME loansâ€.::That the Bill provides for the regulation of funds and deals with the following key…
That the Irish Government insist that the CAP Budget for Ireland is increased to cover the cost of inflation and to pay for any additional requirements placed on farmers.::That under the current EU Commission proposal, the EU Budget shortfall due to Brexit has been made up, but…
Changes to litter legislation required to provide for tougher sanctions on serial dumpers who continue illegal dumping in the countryside::To request a meeting with the Minister to discuss this issue further
To request a meeting with Minister Creed to discuss introduction of Low Cost Loan Scheme announced in Budget 2018
To update the Tánaiste with IFA's position on Brexit, Contingency Planning and the UK White Paper::- that IFA shares the Government's approach in the negotiations which is aimed at ensuring that the post-Brexit environment for the farming and food sectors remains the status quo.…
To defer the introduction of Sheep EID from October 1st::To prevent the extra costs that will be imposed on farmers due to the Minister and his Department imposing compulsory EID on all sheep form Oct 1st 2018.::Issues were raised such as, excessive costs, lack of consultation,…
Request to meet with Minister on Vulture Funds::To improve the negotiating environment for borrowers in financial difficulty::That legislation would be introduced to regulate vulture funds
To stabilise numbers and improve beef farm incomes,::A targeted payment of €200/suckler cow, structured under environmental and animal welfare measures in the CAP Rural Development Programme and financed predominately from national resources and savings from existing RDP…
Raising awareness of the Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Walk and Talk' and mental health issues