Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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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 emphasise how Farm Schemes, funded either through the Common Agricultural Policy or National Exchequer, are a critical source of income each year for family farms, helping support their environmental, social and economic sustainability.::Dependence on Direct Payments::The…
IFA wish to highlight how farmers are crucial to the success of future forest strategy::1. Farmers must to be recognised as crucial decision makers with regards to the future forest strategy. Agricultural land accounts for approximately 65% of the total land area of Ireland and…
To discuss Climate Action::To highlight that Irish Farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions. This must be achievable without undermining the economic and social viability of the family farm.::To agree a Climate Action Plan for the farming sector…
To discuss the changes to Nitrates Action Programme which will become operational in 2023 and the impact this will have on farm families::To establish the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's position on the application by An Taisce of the Judicial Review of…
Invitation to IFA to submit to the Irish Bioeconomy Network Public Consultation
To discuss the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023 - 2027 including schemes and implementation
To highlight to the Minister for Agriculture, food and the Marine how most pig farmers are losing on average c€56,000 per month and that there are 20-30% of farmers at serious risk of having to exit the sector.::To propose a 'Pig Stability Fund' in conjunction with Meat Industry…
To highlight the crisis in the Sheep Sector.::- Lamb prices are €1.50 per kg lower than the same time last year. Prices are currently 23c/kg behind last year's levels or almost €5/lamb, despite the enormous input cost increases of over 30%.::- This is further compounded by the…
Farm safety education in schools::To emphasise how knowledge in the hands of children will empower them to make decisions to keep themselves safe.::To make safety decisions and raise awareness with other farm family members
The substantive issue to be resolved is liability to pay for this EU test requirement. From the outset IFA have been clear that farmers should not have to pay for this test.::IFA has an agreement with the Government and the Department of Agriculture that farmers will only pay…
Informa and brief on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Awareness of the utilisation of funding.
Awareness of the importance of the industry
Information on the strategic importance of the industry & level of achievement.
Seeking support in the form of funding the Make the Moove initiative::Create awareness of the mental health landscape for farmers in rural Ireland