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.
Appropriate Genuine Farmer definition with phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements::• The next CAP programme will include a requirement for all member states to have a genuine farmer definition. This definition must ensure CAP payments are made to farmers who are…
To highlight that Minister McConalogue must clarify his intentions on the draft suckler scheme for 2023-2027, which is now out for public consultation as part of the new CAP Strategic Plan.::To highlight that while farmers will understand the concept of a reference year, any…
To highlight that the consultation process by the Department of Agriculture on the next CAP provides no opportunity for genuine consultation.::To highlight that the so-called ‘Town Hall' meetings didn't allow farmers ‘to have their voices heard' as the Minister promised. Only…
To ensure that the Government honours its commitments in the Programme for Government (PFG).::That the minimum base payment would be €10,000, the rate being proposed is far too low::To highlight that the budget of €10m is insufficient. This proposed new scheme will not deliver…
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…
Meeting to discuss issues surrounding Bovine TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report Letters::Requirements in the TB Programme -::1) Re-establishment of an effective Wildlife Control Programme based on density reduction of susceptible species.::2) A full in-depth…
Concerns around Department of Agriculture's 'objection' process around Bord Bia's application for PGI status for 'Irish grass-fed beef'::Proper engagement with farmers who are key stakeholders in this process.::Crucial that the application has broad support amongst farmers.::It…
That a resolution would be found to the operational issues around the delayed export of cattle to Algeria
To seek meetings with Party leaders on the Programme for Government for discussions on key areas for the farming and food sector in a new Government::That a new Government would fight for an increased CAP Budget to cover inflation and the costs of additional asks on farmers.…
Improvement to forestry policy and programmes
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To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…
Impact of imports of South American beef and New Zealand lamb, exchange rates issue, tarriffs on UK imports, Northern Ireland imports, land bridge route and need for compensation.::Meeting also to discuss CAP reform and direct payments to farmers
To address the severe income difficulties livestock farmers are encountering as a result of falling prices, increased costs and reduced direct payments.::To seek support for livestock farmers as these difficulties have escalated into a crises due to the fall in cattle prices,…
To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…
Follow up to meeting with Exporters to discuss action points and issues requiring attention.::Propose that Ireland should target a doubling of live export numbers in 2019.::Maximising the export of calves over the next number of months is an absolute priority.::Improve Ferry…