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.
That any regulatory changes imposed on farmers either through national or European policy changes must have a prior income impact assessment completed.::That regulations relating to farming have been in a constant state of flux over the past five years in particular. This is…
That, as we move into the negotiations for the next Multi-Financial Framework of the EU, it is imperative that the position of the Government is that increasing ambition for the CAP must be matched with additional funding and must fully recognise the social and economic…
To highlight area's of concern by submitting a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission as requested by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.::To seek support for the sustainable development of the agriculture and farming sector::To highlight that difficult weather conditions,…
To call for more meaningful action from Government as dog attacks on livestock continue.::To highlight that farmers are facing an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate following further attacks on the Dublin/Wicklow border in recent days.::To highlight that the…
To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to provide more training events for farmers in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP).::To highlight that there have only been five dates announced and as the training requirement of the scheme must be…
To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to review his decision to exclude the dribble bar from the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) 3.
To highlight that Budget 2025 measures are not enough for income crisis in farming.::That the increase in supports for suckler cows, sheep and dairy beef calves will be some help to farmers in the drystock sector. However, the reality is that these sectors need more support as…
To highlight that the Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) requirements proposed to come into effect from 1st January 2025 for farms stocked between 100 and 130kgs organic N must be deferred and reviewed.::To stress that the majority of farms in this category are small scale dry…
To agree a new protocol for farm inspections between IFA and Local Authorities::To showcase the extensive measures being undertaken on farms to protect watercourses and enhance biodiversity, while producing high-quality food.::To set out an agreed set of principles for farm…
To highlight that the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation SI signed by the Minister for Agriculture is a missed opportunity to broaden the supply base for farmers in sourcing vaccines that are categorised as POM (E) (Prescription Only Exempt) medicines.::To propose that…
To propose that the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine must avail of Commission-approved flexibilities and ensure maximum payments are delivered on time to all farmers, starting with the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments.::To highlight that the European…
To highlight the impact of global events such as Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine over the last seven years on the cost of doing business for farmers.::To highlight that the average increase in costs across all sectors from 2017 - 2023 has been 73%. The most impacted sectors,…
To propose a more practical solution to current arrangements is a biannual reporting system that aligns with current on farm practices.::That incentives for pig slurry utilisation, which is key to reducing chemical fertiliser use and promoting sustainability, should be…
That all payments to farmers must be maintained at their current levels where a transitionary period is required.::To extend and fully fund all the current farm schemes (ACRES, ANC, SCEP, SIS, Organics, KT, TAMS, etc.) and reopen these schemes where existing contracts have…
To propose that a stakeholder group is established to build on the findings of the Enterprise Ireland report on re-establishing a native flour industry.::That capital support grants must be provided to support existing flour mills and those in the development pipeline.