Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
IFA Proposes the following six emergency measures:::1.The system must ensure that no farmer has to wait longer than four months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014 Section 18 (1), irrespective of the application size.::2. Forest road and felling/thinning…
To highlight that the Cabinet decision to amend the Agricultural Appeals Act must deliver efficiency in the forestry appeals system that makes it fit for purpose::To ensure that farmers have confidence in the system and that their appeals will be heard within a defined timeframe…
To highlight that the newly introduced Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback) does not adequately support forest owners for the financial losses incurred and must be redesigned to support owners to reconstitute all infected plantations and remove the replanting…
To secure annual funding for Horse Sport Ireland from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
Legislative and Operational parity with Thoroughbred Racing Sector during COVID 19 restrictions
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
That there would be maximium payout of the 2020 farm schemes given the difficulties from COVID-19 restrictions::That 70% of the BPS would be paid out on October 16th
To ensure that the maximum number of applicants in Tranch 19 of TAMS (Targetted Agricultural Measures) are approved as soon as possible to provide certainty to farmers who are planning to carry out work.::To welcome conformation that the ANC (Areas of Natural Constraint) payment…
To welcome the contribution of the Minister for Agriculture to the TB Forum and the direction to his officials to provide the Forum members with a draft TB strategy and to initiate bi-lateral meetings with the farm organisations in particular as a matter of urgency, to develop…
To highlight that this report by the Revenue Commissioners demonstrates the struggle of generational renewal. That 37% of farmers are aged over 60, while only 24% of farmers are under 40.
Speed up Forestry Licence issues
Ensure sustainable agriculture practices are adopted as part of Ireland's response to the climate and biodiversity crisis
Derogation on tariff & recognition of the need for proper consultation and accountability from officials and Ministers when taking trade policy decisions::To highlight the lack of coordination and accountability between DETE and DAFM ( Intnl trade ) on Trade policy & to ask how…
Amend / Speed up Forestry licencing issues
Changes to Forestry policy and programmes
• A targeted direct payment of €30 per ewe for sheep farmers, from a combination of CAP and national funding. This would include a roll-over and increase in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to €15 per ewe and CAP Pillar II funding.::• The option of targeted coupled payments and…