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.
That Oireachtas members facilitate a solutions focused approach to addressing the climate challenge::That key actions, as identified by Teagasc, that Government and the new Committee on Climate Action can deliver on include an increased focus on sustainability advisory support…
That Minister Creed would intervene so that factories have to stop cutting cattle prices and stabilise the market::That the Minister would ensure that the factories act in a responsible manner and stop using the drought issues to undermine prices
To welcome Environment Minister Denis Naughten’s decision to provide funding for a number of ‘bring’ centres across the country to support the recycling of waste tyres, which are typically used to anchor silage pits.::To demonstrate a real willingness by farmers to recycle waste…
To welcome the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Bill 2018 and its purpose “to regulate credit agreement owners of mortgage loans and SME loansâ€.::That the Bill provides for the regulation of funds and deals with the following key…
That the Irish Government insist that the CAP Budget for Ireland is increased to cover the cost of inflation and to pay for any additional requirements placed on farmers.::That under the current EU Commission proposal, the EU Budget shortfall due to Brexit has been made up, but…
Changes to litter legislation required to provide for tougher sanctions on serial dumpers who continue illegal dumping in the countryside::To request a meeting with the Minister to discuss this issue further
To request a meeting with Minister Creed to discuss introduction of Low Cost Loan Scheme announced in Budget 2018
To defer the introduction of Sheep EID from October 1st::To prevent the extra costs that will be imposed on farmers due to the Minister and his Department imposing compulsory EID on all sheep form Oct 1st 2018.::Issues were raised such as, excessive costs, lack of consultation,…
To seek support for farmers with fodder scarcity on farms
Request to meet with Minister on Vulture Funds::To improve the negotiating environment for borrowers in financial difficulty::That legislation would be introduced to regulate vulture funds
To ensure that the system of classification, carcase trim and weights in the meat plants operates correctly and accurately for all animals presented for sale. The importance cannot be over emphasised as this system determines the actual payment farmers received for their…
Seeking the development of a collaborative approach for the development of recreational routes such as greenways
To secure Flexibility on GLAS and Nitrates::Earlier Direct Payments::Growing Fodder Crops on Tillage Lands::Fodder Import Scheme::Fair Market Returns for Farmers::Strong Budget 2019 for Farmers::Delivery of Low Cost Loan announced in Budget 2018
That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…
To point out that many in the UK have cite the Norway/Sweden border as an example of a border which causes minimum disruption to trade. However, the logistical challenges for trade that arise from the border between Sweden and Norway despite the fact that the arrangement has…