Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentAbolotion of addtional charges.::To address the on-going issues regarding planning & retention charges which Louth County Council are imposing on farmers where retention is needed.
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.
Abolotion of addtional charges.::To address the on-going issues regarding planning & retention charges which Louth County Council are imposing on farmers where retention is needed.
Encouraging a transition towards a more sustainable forestry model in Ireland. Including the need to plant the right trees in the right place as well as sustainable management. A strong focus of BirdWatch irelands is to see improved safeguards for biodiversity within the…
To develop with Minister Richard Bruton how Ireland's carbon efficient agri-food sector can develop, while continuing to address the climate challenge::To demonstrate that addressing the climate challenge is not optional for any one who is serious about the long-term future of…
Campaign for responsible dog ownership and control of dogs.::All dogs microchipped and registered on authorised database.::IFA Protocol 10-Point Plan of Action.::Educate and make the public aware in order to encourage a more responsible approach towards owners controlling their…
To highlight that the Report shows the profitability challenges of vulnerable sectors including livestock and tillage::To point out that the Report, while showing overall increases in GHG emissions, also highlights the fact that emissions per kilo of output is decreasing, as…
To secure incentives for changes to farm management practices, recognition of carbon sinks and supports for renewables and to ensure that the Government proposals do not hinder the sector and must not include a carbon based quota on production.::To ensure that the Government's…
To welcome the 50% increase in funding to tackle illegal dumping.::To call for increased prosecutions by local authorities::For increased action by local authorities to track, trace and prosecute litter louts::Stronger penalties to tackle litter dumping - Tougher penalties must…
To ensure that the voluntary review being taken by the Department of Agriculture is seen as an important opportunity to build on the sustainable development of the agri-food sector::This interim review of the Derogation must ensure that farmers who farm in derogation are…
Seek recognition of Ireland's carbon efficient model of food production and Ireland's forestry and soils carbon sinks in the climate debate::Seek meeting with Minister Richard Bruton