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.
Raise concerns regarding the timelines proposed to increase the nitrogen excretion rate from the dairy cow from 85kg N/ha to 89kg N/ha.::A review of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme is due in 2021. The review is typically an opportunity to engage with IFA and other…
To establish the role and makeup of the Climate Advisory Council::That farmers be given credit for sequestration and the new Climate Bill has to factor in the latest Teagasc research which shows that Nitrous Oxide emissions from farming are being over counted.::Continuation of…
To discuss the EU Green Deal proposals and the issues and challenges for farmers on the following proposals::Reducing the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030::Reducing nutrient losses by 50% and the use of fertilisers by 20% by 2030.::Reducing the sales of antimicrobials…
Inclusion and prioritisation of SDGs in Programme for Government
Advocating measures to reduce climate change and improve public health, specifically by passing a Clean Air Act, increasing active travel and public transport, transforming the built environment to promote healthier lives, creating a sustainable agri-food sector and introducing…
Responding to the planned programme for government, outlining and welcoming what measures included would reduce climate change and improve public health, while criticising specific shortfalls of the programme for government that would fail to properly address climate change or…
Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…
Encouraging a transition towards a more sustainable forestry model in Ireland. Including the need to plant the right trees in the right place as well as sustainable management. A strong focus of BirdWatch irelands is to see improved safeguards for biodiversity within the…
Climate & Environmental Legislation • All future climate and environmental legislation should be subject to a comprehensive Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to assess its impact on jobs and on the environment. Ireland can no longer blindly sign-up to unachievable targets,…
• The lead agency for the development of all recreational routes must be the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and not two Government Departments as currently exists.::• The Walks Scheme must be extended by a further 40 walks, to bring the total to 120, worth €6m to…
• The CPO goodwill payment must be fully reinstated to €5,000 per acre to restore equity and fairness for the landowners impacted by the re-commencement of the national roads development programme.
• The NPF must acknowledge the importance of farming and vibrant rural communities and recognise the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.::• The NPF must support the development of farm-scale and…
That the programme for Government would prioritize the issues raised in the Ageing Better manifesto produced by our organisation in partnership with Active Retirement Ireland; responding with a whole of Government approach::appointment of a senior Minister for Older People, a…
That any Programme for Government confronts the climate crisis with the same determination as efforts to tackle Covid-19, puts people fairer and faster climate action, including at least 8% annual reductions in emissions over the lifetime of the Government and passing the new…
Ensure climate action and biodiversity form an integral part of the Programme for Government with the following key actions: increase funding for environmental sector and protection of nature; creation of a unified biodiversity and climate department under one cabinet minister;…