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 the Irish government would stop allowing the removal of 500m of hedgerow annually on every farm even though the Common Agriculture Policy regulation requires retention of landscape features
That government would listen to the science on the need to retain stubbles for the benefit of bird species, many threatened, which forage on spilled grain in the winter
Extension of Stamp Duty relief from 2022 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers
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 extend 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
Commitment need in Budget 2023 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future
Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G
Provision of farm succession scheme that benefits young farmers::New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements
To highlight that economic and social activity is absolutely critical to the ongoing management of our hills, and grazing by cattle and sheep is essential to ensure this is maintained.::To highlight that in areas where farmers are already struggling, any suggestion of reducing…
To secure the compensation promised for the farmers affected by the Landslide in June 2020
Outlining our concerns regarding the NAP, and seeking to brief
Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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.
Advocacy to secure a national Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan that supports farmers to reverse farmland bird declines, addresses agricultural pollution of rivers and lakes, and greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture::Advocacy to secure a robust breeding wader scheme…