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.
Step 1 - Securing a deal Trading conditions with the UK • Trade must be on the basis of tariff-free and quota-free access to the UK market. • The UK must respect the level playing field by maintaining corresponding standards on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the…
To get COVID-19 restrictions lifted on Marts so that a limited number of purchasers of livestock complying with regulations be allowed into the sales ring.::To highlight that this is a critical time of year for our suckler farmers in the market place and it is vital the Mart…
Meeting to discuss issues surrounding Bovine TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report Letters::Requirements in the TB Programme -::1) Re-establishment of an effective Wildlife Control Programme based on density reduction of susceptible species.::2) A full in-depth…
Concerns around Department of Agriculture's 'objection' process around Bord Bia's application for PGI status for 'Irish grass-fed beef'::Proper engagement with farmers who are key stakeholders in this process.::Crucial that the application has broad support amongst farmers.::It…
To highlight that the Irish tillage sector is facing serious issues and challenges, however, there are also opportunities which need to be supported and encouraged by government.::To show that the Irish tillage sector contributes over €650m of farm gate value to the rural…
Raise concerns regarding the timelines proposed to increase the nitrogen excretion rate from the dairy cow from 85kg N/ha to 89kg N/ha, prior to the formal review of the regulations next year.::This amendment, and especially the timing of its implementation, must be the subject…
The Poultry Working Group, of which IFA is a member, are seeking co-finance from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).::DAFM to administer the disease fund and levy collection on an ongoing basis.::€5 million initial input from DAFM and €2.5million annually…
To express serious concerns re draft proposals recently circulated to some live exporters regarding increased conditions on live exports.::To highlight that some of the proposals in this document, which has now come into the possession of IFA, could cause significant disruption…
IFA is seeking a reform of the forest licence system so forest owners does not have to wait longer than 4 months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014.::Forest road and felling/thinning licence applications that are in the system for more than four months…
Announcement and roll-out of the Covid-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme worth €1.5m has ended on a somewhat positive note for the Irish shellfish industry::Adoption of EU Commission amended regulations to allow Member States to redirect available EMFF funds in response to the…
Advancing IFA policy on the farm schemes and CAP::Full funding for existing farm schemes in CAP transition phase.::Continuation of GLAS, ANC, TAMs, BDGP, BEEP-S, Sheep Welfare and Organic Shemes with payments being maintained.::€10m increased funding for the NPWS Farm Plan…
The border closures that are in place for COVID-19 controls between the UK and Europe have the potential to severely impact on our sheep meat exports to mainland Europe, a market we rely heavily on.::Since the sudden closure of the Eurotunnell, the landbridge route to…
IFA are requesting that all farmers in the scheme are provided with the opportunity to have their reference numbers brought up to date to accurately reflect the level of activity on the farm.::To highlight the rigid adherence of the Terms and Conditions of the scheme to date,…
Establishment of an Agricultural Appeals Review Panel to include a farmer nominee and an Independent Chair. This will enhance the appeals process and provide greater assurance to farmers.::Farmers do not perceive the current appeals office to be sufficiently independent.::IFA…
To progress the amendment to the Nursing Home Support Scheme legislation and introduce a three year cap on family farms subject to certain criteria being met.