Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
Agriculturepolicy change
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.
policy change
Addressed the young farmer concerns regarding Brexit to joint Oireachtas committee
To seek political support for ICMSA policies in relation to agriculture and rural issues.
To outline ICSA vision of where CAP reform should go::To get political support for ICSA policies
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
To outline opposition to CETA, TTIP, Mercosur
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
That the areas currently designated as Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) are fully protected in the forthcoming review of areas::That payments are increased in this vital support scheme for low-income farmers on marginal land::EU and National recognition that ANC payments…
ensure the viability family farm and improve rural economy (broad discussion)
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Suspension of tender process underway so that concerns regarding the tendering process could be addressed.
Indication of support for ban on wild animal circuses
To address concerns and issues raised by local farmers in relation to public consultation procedures::To address the removal of the differential between farmer and non-farmer premium, which has led to an increase in non-farmer planting in the county
Enhancement of Farm Schemes:::- TAMS on-farm investment support scheme - immediate approval for all farmers who have applied for tranches 1 & 2::- Payments in July for those farmers who have completed works under the part approvals issued earlier in the year::- Beef Data and…
To stay with the existing derogation and not introduce compulsory EID
To prevent any further diminution of competition in the purchase of cattle and sheep
Immediate reopening of the BDGS for new participants::To secure additional funding of €25m to increase suckler cow support
To ensure that funding allocated to the farm schemes is fully utilised