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 welcome the fact that annual CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) targets are being met/exceeded in most instances.::To highlight that, where interventions are not paid for under the CSP, it would be useful to outline position were it to be included, to better profile on-farm endeavour…
To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.
To request a meeting with Irish MEPs to discuss issues affecting the Tillage sector in Ireland.::To highlight that it is important to state that ‘tillage' does not have the same meaning as ‘arable' in Ireland. Irish agricultural defines arable land as land that is capable of…
To provide key insights into the development of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the future direction of the overall EU budget, as determined by the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine to be…
To ask Irish MEPs, with the second round of CAP Simplification Measures expected soon, to advocate within the Commission for greater acknowledgement of existing on-farm action/restrictions with regard to the protection of Peatlands/Wetlands taking place on Irish farms, and for…
That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.
To consider applying to become a member of the working group on primary producers.::To take part in the working group on primary producers which aims to ensure that agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors benefit from their involvement in innovative bio-based value chains…
To propose that the Government must act on the eight key strategic actions set out in the National Horticulture Strategy supporting the expansion of the Irish Horticulture sector and commit the extra resources required for research and development and advisory services.::That a…
That any boost in political / societal expectations of farmers must be matched with increased agricultural budgets, with inflation and new EU accession countries also accounted for.::That the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and its mechanisms, must put active farmers and food…
To increase the ceiling of aid in the agricultural sector per single undertaking to €50,000 over the course of three years to better account for inflation; the increased operational risks endured by farmers, and likely requirement for increased nationally financed interventions…
That a full impact assessment (financial, trade etc) of the fitness of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the broader EU Single Market must be undertaken in advance of future EU accession, with innovative solutions regarding EU budgets and policies implemented in advance,…
To propose that grant aid should increase to 60% for Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) for all farmers::To propose the inclusion of Grant Aid Funding for slurry processing equipment under the Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) at 60%.::To propose the inclusion of…
To propose that The EU must not agree any trade deal which::- Further compromises the viability of EU agriculture sectors::- Sets a double standard in the market and undermines the quality and standards of EU food::- Trade agreements must include a sustainability requirement,…
CAP funding must remain a stand-alone allocation within the EU budget. It needs to be substantially increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security. The global demand for grain, meat and dairy is rising. If these products are not produced in Ireland,…
That any regulatory changes imposed on farmers either through national or European policy changes must have a prior income impact assessment completed.::That regulations relating to farming have been in a constant state of flux over the past five years in particular. This is…