Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureTo secure compensation from for farmers affected by the Drumkeeran Landslide as per previous commitment.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To secure compensation from for farmers affected by the Drumkeeran Landslide as per previous commitment.
To amend the bill with a view to preserving competition for routine animal dosing products and to insist on scrutiny from the perspective of data protection
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.
Outlining the concerns and affects of the EU Nature restoration implementation on young Irish Farmers
To communicate to DG Envi the serious consequences the EU Nature Regulation will have on farmers if implemented in its current format.
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.
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
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
To highlight that the Silage Support Scheme is an important first step for the drystock sector, which is under significant pressure to build up feed stocks for next winter.::To seek that the Minister brings forward targeted measures for dairy farmers as some are tied into fixed…
- Availability of key inputs such as fertiliser, fuel and feed. There is an urgent need to provide an inventory of fertiliser and fuel supplies followed by a full appraisal of available and projected feed supplies for the remainder of the year and next winter.::All land must be…