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.
To encourage farmers to share their views on Bord na Móna's peatland rehabilitation projects' at an upcoming IFA meeting::To make Oireachtas members aware of farmers' issues on Bord na Móna Peatlands Climate Action Scheme, which aims to rehabilitate and restore approx. 33,000…
That Section 115A (18) (b) of the Act which requires that a relevant debt must have originated prior to 1 January 2015 be removed::That Section 115A (18) (a) the Act which only considers debt secured in or over the debtor's private principal residence as relevant debt would be…
To welcome the commitment by the Minister to establish an independent Agricultural Appeals Review Panel.::That the appeals panel would include a farmer representative.
To ensure that there is a sustainable funding model::That in developing and rolling out of the new TB Strategy that there is science and practical implementation aligned to minamise the impact of farmers livelihoods and the management of their farms.::The funding model must…
That the Government intervenes and not allow Ulster Bank to sell its loan book to a vulture fund with so many farmers borrowing from the bank.::That Ulster Bank facilitates existing customers to move to another full-service lender.::That the trend in reduced competition is…
More clear and concise information in the enhanced programme for 2021 to farmers who identify PIs which will ease stress and frustration on farms.::That the Department of Agriculture in their communications with effected herdowners provide information on sales and movements,…
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…
That the Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan will extend burning of gorse into March due to inclement wet weather in January and February::That farming is maintained in these areas, otherwise these areas would go wild and wildfires would significantly increase.
That the Scheme must be practical to encourage uptake by tillage farmers::That Rape straw is included in the scheme
To commended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture for bringing a renewed focus on ash dieback and the forest owners whose woodlands are being devastated by the ash dieback disease.::To call on the Minister to act on the recommendation in the report and immediately…
To ensure that milk will not be purchased at a penalised price, the Glanbia voluntary retirement scheme and voluntary milk reduction schemes must be funded by the milk processor.::That Glanbia must be prepared to accept reduced profits for the next three years.::That Government…
That the Minister immediately advances the establishment of the Office of the Food Ombudsman/Regulator and underpins it with primary legislation to provide full transparency in the supply chain.::To welcome the commitment from the Minister to provide more powers to the office in…
CONVERGENCE - That the EU Commission position be supported to increase the payments per hectare for genuine farmers with payments below the national average. However, it must not be funded by further reducing farmers per hectare payments. IFA also proposes that a full sectoral…
To welcomed the announcement by the Department that the BEEP-S scheme of €40m will be available in 2021
To engage directly with Minister Hackett and the Department officials to progress the €100,000 fund committed to in Budget 2021 to go towards sheering costs to help production costs.::To highlight that shearing of sheep is an animal welfare requirement for the flock that is now…