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 this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…
To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget
Support amendments relating to export of greyhounds in Greyhound Racing Bill
Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…
Support amendment in Greyhound Industry Bill 2017 that would see inclusion of white list of countries to which Irish Greyhounds can be exported.
Called for the introduction for specific support measures needed to help the agri-food overcome the challenges posed by Brexit.
Provided information on ICOS's promised measures for the 2018 National Budget, specifically regarding farmer incoming stabilisation measures and measures to prepare the sector for the implications of Brexit.
VAT Reduction on Farm Safety Equipment
That the 7,050 farmers in ANCs in North Leinster must be full protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €13.3m::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current allocation of €205m to €250m::That payment rates…
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.
Agri-Environment Schemes - GLAS - that funding of €250m is allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2017, with full payments for all GLAS, AEOS and oranic scheme participants::Areas of Natural Constraints - that funding is increased by €25m in Budget 2017, to €225m, This…
Set out the key demands of ICMSA members in the upcoming General Election
Improving Farm Profitability. Measures for sustainable and profitable growth of farming must be at the core of public policy for our agriculture sector.::Sufficient funding for farm schemes to deliver annual expenditure of €580m (national and EU) under the RDP. This includes…
Greater competition on cattle prices::To address the unacceptable price gap between Irish and British cattle prices::Competition in the market place and the ABP investment in Slaney Meats / Irish Country Meats::Direct suckler cow support to reach €200 / cow / year::Increased…