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 the Office proposed under the Bill should be called the National Food Regulator.::That the maximum fine for offences under the terms of the Bill be increased to €10million or 10 per cent of global turnover, whichever is greater, to act as a deterrent.::The key…
To highlight to Government how the War in Ukraine has had a detrimental effect on Farmers.::To seek a faster turnaround time for applicants to the Horticultural Exceptional Payment Scheme (HEPS) particularly strawberry farmers who are effected by the rise in gas and electricity…
Invitation to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the annual Aquaculture Conference and AGM.
To highlight how the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) proposals on Nature Restoration Targets are extremely ambitious and would remove significant areas of land from active agricultural production. The effect on farmers and the wider rural community needs to…
To highlight that the use of electroejaculation is a successful method of collecting semen samples from breeding males which has been used across the world for decades. The use of electroejaculation is a successful method of collecting semen samples from breeding males which has…
Invitation to An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to address the 68th IFA AGM in his role as Taoiseach.::Invitation to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to attend the 68th IFA AGM::Invitation to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food…
To Highlight how farm schemes are a critical source of income each year for family farms, contributing to the enhancement of our farming enterprises, while improving their environmental and economic sustainability::The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) has the…
IFA acknowledges the extension of agri-taxation measures in Budget 2023. IFA propose the following:::1.The Residential Zoned Land Tax should not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption. ‘A right…
To highlight the adverse impact of Brexit on the Irish Agri Food Sector and to demonstrate how this adverse impact has occurred.::- Lost Revenue::The underlying weakness and volatility of sterling negatively affected the competitiveness of Irish food and drink exports in our…
To discuss Climate Action::To highlight that Irish Farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions. This must be achievable without undermining the economic and social viability of the family farm.::To agree a Climate Action Plan for the farming sector…
To discuss the changes to Nitrates Action Programme which will become operational in 2023 and the impact this will have on farm families::To establish the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's position on the application by An Taisce of the Judicial Review of…
To highlight the impact of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme(ACRES) on Burren Farmer Payments::Up until 2022 the average annual payment for Burren Farmers through the Burren Payment(BP) and the Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) was circa €9 - 10,000. From…
To outline IFA's position on the dispensing of Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers.::IFA has a clearly set out long standing policy in relation to veterinary medicine usage on farms. Veterinary Medicines are vital tools for us as farmers to ensure we…
To urge the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to engage with China to restore access to one of the Meat factories who export to them.::That every effort is made by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to restore market access to China to ensure the…
To seek an update on actions taken by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the establishment of the Irish Wool Council::To emphasise the benefits of wool::- Wool is one of the most regenerative and sustainable products. It can act as a fertilizer by releasing…