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 engage with Government regarding an Energy Scheme for businesses to ensure that farmers are fairly treated.::To highlight how energy, both directly and indirectly, accounts for a significant amount of overall farm production costs.::To highlight how farmers have been excluded…
To highlight the farmers perspective on delivering and implementing Food Vision.::To highlight the significant concerns that IFA have on the proposed level of nitrogen reduction in the Dairy Report. IFA views that the proposed reduction of 27-30%as too high - a reduction of this…
That the Office proposed under the Bill should be called the National Food Regulator.::That the maximum fine for offences under the terms of the Bill be increased to €10million or 10 per cent of global turnover, whichever is greater, to act as a deterrent.::The key…
To showcase the best of Irish Potatoes.::To highlight that with input costs at an all-time high, combined with uncertainty in the supply chain and a tough season for potato growers, now more than ever potato farmers need the market to return a fair price that makes their farms…
Invitation to An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to address the 68th IFA AGM in his role as Taoiseach.::Invitation to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to attend the 68th IFA AGM::Invitation to Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food…
IFA acknowledges the extension of agri-taxation measures in Budget 2023. IFA propose the following:::1.The Residential Zoned Land Tax should not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption. ‘A right…
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
IFA Proposes:::1. Active farmers should not be forced to pay this ‘Land Hoarding tax'. Lands that are genuinely farmed and used as an integral part of the farm business should not be liable for the proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax, in a manner similar to the exemption…
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…