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.
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,…
That an improved funding framework must also include expanding the use of digitalisation and new technologies, reducing bureaucracy in the application process and increasing the motivation of young and female entrepreneurs to start farming.::Strong support for committed young…
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…
That the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must continue to support Producer Organisations (POs) for all sectors.::That the costs, rules, regulations and administrative burden, including reporting and inspections of Producer Organisations (POs), be simplified further to…
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,…
To invite the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin to address the IFA National Council ahead of the General Election.
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…
That, as we move into the negotiations for the next Multi-Financial Framework of the EU, it is imperative that the position of the Government is that increasing ambition for the CAP must be matched with additional funding and must fully recognise the social and economic…
To highlight a number of key areas of concern relating to the Finance Bill 2024. The following sets out these concerns along with proposed amendments to address same.::Conditionality associated with qualifying for Agricultural Relief::The availability of Agricultural Relief,…
To call for more meaningful action from Government as dog attacks on livestock continue.::To highlight that farmers are facing an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate following further attacks on the Dublin/Wicklow border in recent days.::To highlight that the…
To ensure that the Irish Government are steadfast in opposing any trade deal such as Mercosur which would have very damaging consequences for farming communities.::To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships…
To call on the Government to remove all actively farmed land from the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).::To acknowledge that a motion to exempt farmland from Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) by Fine Gael TDs, Senators and MEPs last week is positive and aligns with IFA's policy…
To stress that the reduction of 8 staff, dedicated to the Wildlife Control Programme in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, will result in the loss of up to 10,000 more productive animals from farms this year with reactor numbers predicted to hit 40,000.::To…
To emphasise that the challenges facing the Irish agriculture sector will require concerted action from all stakeholders, specifically the Government.::To stress that the viability of Irish farms and the pressures that exist for farmers must be recognised by Government.::To…