Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
That all stakeholders would respond to the current financial crisis in the Pig industry.::To highlight that the latest drop in pig price of 4c/kg, and the rise in feed cost by €35/tonne, means every pig produced on Irish farms is losing over €35.00. A farmer with 500 sows is…
An understanding of the impact of future treatment of genome editing ahead of the convention on biodiversity
Published name "The Plant Variety Development Office CLG" equals CRO name "PLANT VARIETY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 60493) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To inform the Minister of INHFA concerns regarding the impact of further designations.
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Changes to Forestry policy and programmes
Extension of Stamp Duty relief from 2021 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers
To draw immediate attention to the plight of the residents and farmers in the proximity of the Lough whose houses, sheds, farm yards and stock are threatened by rising waters. Severe winter flooding has become an annual occurrence in the area and the overflow pipeline was…
The control of Wood Pigeons to prevent serious damage to crops.
That the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is proposing further restrictions on the use of lead in ammunition for hunting, outdoor sports shooting and fishing.::To highlight that that any such proposed restrictions should have agricultural land omitted. It is imperative that the…
To highlight that the combined effect of eco schemes, internal convergence and complementary income support for sustainability (CRISS) will devastate the income of a significant cohort of farmers.::Pillar 1 Changes That the proposed new €1.5bn Agri Environment Scheme within…
Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…
To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland
To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…
Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…
New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers
Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2022 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future::The…