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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Joe Flaherty

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Nominated by the Taoiseach
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1395
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
104 of 221 divisions
47%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2021-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To seek proper measurement of the carbon being sequestered on farms.::To welcome the clear acknowledgement of the Taoiseach of the potential of agriculture to remove carbon from the atmosphere, which must be fully reflected in the Carbon budget definition in the Climate…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the rise of the Water Levels on River Shannon and to request better management on the river to stop flooding on the Callows.::To request that the OPW to manage the water levels on the River Shannon by dropping the water levels, while ensuring that it doesn't cause…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To welcome the decision at Committee stage in the Seanad to accept two amendments to the Climate Action Bill.::To acknowledge the FG and FF senators, whose amendments were put down and followed up, which have now been accepted by the Government.::To highlight that there are…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To welcome the latest figures from the EPA that indicate a net improvement in the quality of our rivers, and no change or an improvement in Nitrogen and Potassium concentrations for 63% and 76% of our catchments, respectively.::To highlight that within the priority areas of…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that improving soil fertility was the most significant cost-saving measure identified in the Smart Farming programme in 2020.::To highlight that farmers taking the Smart Farming challenge in 2020 identified potential savings of €1,624 or €25/ha by implementing…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that Irish farmers can be a big part of climate action if supported. By using our natural advantage to produce carbon efficient foods, increasing the production of renewable energy on farms and with greater removal of carbon from the atmosphere, we can positively…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that it's deeply concerning that works on an emergency overflow pipe currently being installed in Lough Funshinagh could be delayed.::To highlight that the situation worsened radically in the last 12 months when water levels surpassed those in living memory. Many of…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To seek a meeting with the Minister for the Environment, Climate & Communications::To highlight that there is no commercial alternative currently available to the use of peat::To highlight the impact of peat shortages on the horticulture sector::That peat harvesting for…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that farmers are committed to helping reduce ammonia emissions, but continue co-investment is need to support them to remain competitive and sustainable as they go through these changes.::To highlight that complying with the ammonia reduction targets and the…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that proposals made by Prof. John Fitzgerald to reduce suckler cow numbers were short-sighted and failed to take account of the economic and social contribution made by sucklers.::That the Government must recognise Ireland's position as a world leader in sustainable…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that the single biggest issue that has been avoided by the Department of Housing and Local Government (HLGH) in the consultation paper is the financial vulnerability of many farms.::To highlight that the Department of Agriculture's (DAFM) lack of communication with…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-07

Lobbying return by Growing Media Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee

Environment
Intended results

Urgent passage of legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Growing Media Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "GROWING MEDIA IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 613626) 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.

Register of Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the concerns with regards to the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands::Proposal is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers.::IFA is opposed to the new regulation as it will place excessive restrictions on farmers carrying out their…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that while meeting the climate targets will be a challenge, farmers are ready to play their part::To highlight the frustration for farmers is that they are getting no credit for the carbon they are sequestrating on their farms. The net carbon position on farms must…