Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…
To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.
To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.
To propose that Government must build on the funding allocation provided to the Deer Management Strategy Group
To highlight that in 2019, €33.5m was allocated for a 10-year programme to enhance the Regional Veterinary Laboratory Network and associated services to farmers. It has been six years since the commitment was made, and no infrastructural development or enhancement of services to…
To propose that the VAT rate on vaccines and other critical on-farm medicines, where VAT is currently charged, must be reduced to the 0% rate.
BVD::To propose that the Department of Agriculture must fully cover the cost associated with BVD testing. This is estimated at €7.5 million annually.::Johnes::To propose that, with the lack of committed resources in 2025 which meant that farmers did not have a Johnes control…
To propose that the entire fallen animal disposal system must be reviewed, the most efficient system that guarantees the collection of fallen animals from all farmers in the country at competitive rates must be provided. DAFM must subsidise the cost of collection if necessary to…
To propose that the baling assistance payment be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.
Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…
To propose that availability of reduced cost finance such as SBCI lending is continued. It must be ensured that such funding is available to all farmers to enable them to make their businesses more sustainable from both an environmental and/or a financial perspective.::To…
The Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::To propose that, as per the Programme for Government, there must be a reduction in the…
General Employment Permits::To propose the need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::To propose that there are supports for rising employment costs in place, which is critical for the Mushroom &…
Increased funding for adult literacy in Budget 2026, specifically for (1) adult literacy provision in ETBs (2) Learn with NALA (3) community education (4) PIAAC mid-cycle survey (5) plain language training in government departments
Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.
Published name "Creative Retail Distribution Limited" equals CRO name "CREATIVE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED" (CRO 539887) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.