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.
To highlight that plant disease outbreaks are increasing and farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by the importation of plants, wood and wood products into Ireland.::To propose that, with the Plant Health Regulation scheduled for revision as part of…
To highlight that the role and contribution of Irish and European farmers and food production to society is increasingly being de-valued, including amongst our elected representatives.::To highlight that there is a diminished intergenerational connectivity with farming, a lack…
Housing:::To highlight concerns from a farmers perspective, including their ability to secure residential planning permission in rural areas and the Residential Zoned land Tax.::To propose that Local Authorities must fully recognise, and not discriminate against, the need for…
To highlight that Public participation Networks (PPNs) are acknowledged in the Climate Action Act as key players at local level; the legislation mandates the Local Authorities to consult with Public participation Networks (PPNs) in the development of Local Authority Climate…
To highlight that while farm families and rural dwellers play a vital role in keeping their communities litter free, this excellent work continues to be challenged by the practice of fly-tipping, littering and serial dumping.::To propose that amending litter legislation, which…
To provide DPOs with an update on the planning application for Seskin Wind Farm
Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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.
Timelines for the release of Irish MPA legislation. Continued support for the EU nature restoration law in the final plenary vote. Information on Irelands protected area pledge and roadmap for the EU fisheries action plan.
Published name "Irish Wildlife Trust CLG." equals CRO name "IRISH WILDLIFE TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 85061) 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.
Informing DPO of practice of local authorities disclosing reports obtained under section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
Published name "Community Law & Mediation" equals CRO name "COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION" (CRO 69771) 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 seek a meeting with the Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide clarification on the reason for the delayed Farm Plan Scheme (FPS) payments.::To highlight how this delay, following the delay Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is not…
To seek the immediate intervention of the Minister for Agriculture to extend the scope of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme so that all impacted farmers receive full compensation for the financial losses incurred where lands have been flooded and crops destroyed.::To highlight…
To invite the Minister for Rural and Community Development, and relevant National Park & Wildlife Service representatives, to attend a meeting of the IFA Special Area's of Conservation (SAC) Project Team on the farm of Mr. Pat Hennessy, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois, to witness…
To emphasise that farmers need a fair income and Standard of living for current and future generations.::- To increase the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding to better align with increased objectives and possible EU enlargement, or reduce the conditionality requirements on…
To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.::To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial…
To highlight that a major barrier to Ireland achieving its planting targets is the replanting obligation, which is enshrined in the Forestry Act 2014. This not only impacts immediate land use decisions but also has long-term implications for future generations locking land into…
To highlight that the EU guidelines for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas (2022/C 485/01) prevent Member States from providing compensation and annual premium per hectare on forests that need to be restored as a result of damage from plant…