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.
To seek meetings with Party leaders on the Programme for Government for discussions on key areas for the farming and food sector in a new Government::That a new Government would fight for an increased CAP Budget to cover inflation and the costs of additional asks on farmers.…
To set a clear target for the incoming Government : between EU funds and national co-financing, we need the CAP budget for Ireland of €1.8bn to be increased to at least €2bn of::That CAP money goes to active farmers::That on Brexit, the EU has the closest possible trading…
• A targeted direct payment of €30 per ewe for sheep farmers, from a combination of CAP and national funding. This would include a roll-over and increase in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to €15 per ewe and CAP Pillar II funding.::• The option of targeted coupled payments and…
• Retention of the nitrates derogation is essential to allow the industry to realise its natural advantage.::• Farmers engaging with climate mitigation measures must be supported to offset their cost.::• Government must ensure fair and proportional environmental measures in the…
The intended result was to inform government ministers on the main priorities INHFA would like to see implemented as part of the Programme for Government.
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.
To set out ICMSA key policy measures for the agriculture sector.
To make election candidates aware of the needs & concerns of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Election 2020
To seek a change in public policy towards a more supportive environment for young beef farmers entering the sector::Seeking commitments to increase the CAP Budget to meet challenges of generational renewal, climate change, and market volitility
Highlighting ICMSA member concerns to Oireachtas members at the National Ploughing Championships.
Income Averaging 'Step-Out' flexibility: that a farmer should be allowed to ‘step-out’ of income averaging more than once in a five-year period, where they are not carrying an unpaid deferred tax amount from a previous ‘step-out’, providing a strong incentive to repay the…
A meeting between the Minister and his Officials, and Veterinary Ireland, in order to brief the Minister on the concerns of Veterinary Ireland in relation to the changes made to the Code of Professional Conduct by the Veterinary Council of Ireland::Minister's intercession to…
Brexit support - beef farmers: in addition to the €100m (EU Commission €50m, National Government €50m) further direct support for farmers will be needed to deal with losses incurred, particularly for beef farmers, post May 2019. These ongoing losses are due to the decline in the…
That the Minister ensures the maximum payout of the BPS of the 70% advance in October. This is worth over €800m to farmers. October::That any outstanding issues such as over claims, transfers and eligibility are resolved without any further delay and the remainng 30% is paid on…