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 welcome the opening of the new €2bn COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme to provide farmers with access to low cost loans as they respond to the impacts of COVID-19::To highlight that the cash burn arising from COVID-19 is unstainable and is a threat to the viability of many…
That the payment to farmers under this scheme would be made without delay::To highlight that the closing date for applicatons was in September, that it was now November and that farmers who had incurred losses earlier in the year have severe cashflow pressures::That any surplus…
To welcome the renewal of consanguinity relief and consolidation relief under the stamp duty code in the Finance Bill 2020.::To highlight that these reliefs are vital to the sustainability and viability of the agricultural sector by reducing teh effective rate of stamp duty on…
To highlight that the Department of Agriculture's presentation of costs of the TB programme do not properly account for farmers' input.::To highlight that there is a lack of appreciation and respect for the time and money farmers put into the TB Programme, compounded by the…
To highight that while the deal reached between the EU and the UK is a relief, that it will pose significant difficulties for the Irish agri-food sector.::To acknowledge the work of both side to avoid a 'no-deal'::To higlight that farmers have real concerns about how non-tariff…
To welcome the announcement of the Pilot Scheme in the agri-environment area::That tillage farmer participants in the existing GLAS scheme must be able to avail of the new pilot scheme
That Local Authorities would adopt a National Greenways Strategy whereby they would consult and be proctive with potentially affected landowners::To make it know that IFA will reflect on the decision of An Bord Pleanala in relation to the South Kerry Greenway and analysise the…
That Irish MEPs would accept both amendments on the plenary vote on meat and dairy denominations in the EU Parliament, which would protect our industry and consumers::The the amendments would succeed in securing words suck as 'steak', 'sausage', 'escalope', 'burger' or…
That Irish farmers and the Irish agri-food industry would be top of the queue for the €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund as we are the sector worst affected by Brexit.::That there is recognition when the fund is being allocated, that even with a deal there will be regulatory barriers…
To highlight that the decision by the European Commission to prolong anti-dumping measures on Ammonium Nitrate from Russia for another five years is a further blow to European agriculture as Irish farmers continue to face high-priced nitrogen fertiliser prices in a market devoid…
To highlight the serious contradictions and lack of policy coordination under the Green Deal, CAP and Trade policy::To highlight that under the Green Deal, the EU is driving up costs and want organic production standards at conventional prices, while at the same time under the…
That the EU Commission does not continue to ignore the mounting evidence of Brazil's degradation of the environment for beef exports::To point out that the Commission was explicit that Mercosur could not go ahead if Brazil failed to meet environmental standards. A new report…
That the EU would complete a full impact assessment of the EU Farm to Gork and Biodiversity Strategies::To highlight that there has been no consideration given to their impact on output or on production costs of farmers.::To ensure that farmers are not let carrying the…
To highlight that the recommendations issued by the EU Commission in relation to the the national strategic plans under the CAP are a shot in the dark as they not backed up by an impact assessment::To highlight that the recommendations will lead to reduced output, reduced…
That live export trade to Northern Ireland for slaughter cattle would continue unfettered access to the UK market, regardless of the outcome of Brexit.::To highlight that the Northern Ireland market provides vital competition for Irish beef farmers with finished cattle and has…