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 raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.
Outlined the need for addtional Information Officers to deliver the Citizens Information Service across the country. Intended result is increased funding from Department of Social Protection to employ additional Information Officers.
Published name "South Connacht Citizens Information Service CLG" equals CRO name "SOUTH CONNACHT CITIZENS INFORMATION SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 629660) 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.
The extension of the ARP and the opportunity to discuss further with the DPOs contacted
To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
To advocate to the Committee about the needs of disabled people in Ireland and the challenges faced by the organisations who support them.
Pension Contributions::To propose that credited social insurance contributions for Farm Assist recipients are provided, as is done for Jobseeker's Allowance/Benefit.::Backdating Credits Pre-2007::To propose extending PRSI credit entitlements to farmers who were ineligible before…
Fair Deal Reform::To propose reducing the 5-year land/business transfer clause to 3 years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose that land leased under Fair Deal should be classed as “actively farmed” to meet succession criteria.::To propose…
To propose that the current rate of Class S is retained, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.
PRSI Inclusion for All Farmers and Spouses::To propose that all farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, are to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::Dual Pension Calculation…
To propose that, as the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::To propose that, as per the Programme for Government, there must be…
General Employment Permits::To propose no further increases in GEP annual salary.::To propose the need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::To propose that there are supports for rising employment…
To propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows farmers from all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::To propose that the deferred…