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.
Ensure that details of the fodder transport scheme meet the needs of farmers affected and that it is not cumbersome of overly bureaucratic.::That the transport subsidy scheme is opened immediately and that it is meaningful as farmers are under extreme stress and are in dire…
That the Department of Agriculture makes all GLAS payments due to all farmers::That the remaining 15% GLAS payment to 48,000 farmers and the remaining 15% Sheep Welfare Scheme to 21,000 farmers are made::That a derogation is given to allow final GLAS payments to be made prior to…
That the Department of Agriculture fully supports the suckler herd and appreciates its importance for Irish agriculture and rural Ireland::That there is a need to invest in the Suckler herd and to tackle the income crisis on livestock farms::To deliver €200/ head support for the…
For the Government to address past injustices for women at or near pension age by: 1). Introducing a total contribution system for the purposes of calculating the level of contributory pension. 2). Ensuring that the pension system recognises the important role women have played…
To develop the the trade with Turkey and it is very important that this is facilitated in every way.::To discuss how we can Increase supplies from Ireland by matching seasonal production with the Turkish specification requirements.::The priority on live exports is for Minister…
That a proposal to increase ANC payment rates be made to the EU Commission in Brussels shortly so that this year's scheme contains the new payment system.::That priority would be to restore the allocation to its original level of €250m.::That the new ANC payment rates reflect…
That landowners and IFA are consulted in advance of route selection and publication of a defined route corridor.::That all efforts must be made to secure voluntary agreements with landowners. There should be no threat of the compulsory acquisition of land.::That the integrity of…
To address the unnecessary management and costs burdens on farmers with the increased number of empty BVD samples recorded.::That charges for empty samples by laboratories would be discontinued::To provide a sampling tag to farmers when a sample has been identified as empty.
Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…
To review proposal that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid - June, to review the commencement of this requirement until the end of 2019. Allowing farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time-frame for compliance.::That everything…
That the retention of free trade in agriculture and food products between the EU and UK is a priority.::If the UK wants continued access to the EU market, the EU must insist that the UK will not be free to open their markets to low standard or low products from outside the…
There must be a strong CAP budget. It must have two elements; Direct Payments supporting active farmers and a well-funded Rural Development Programme::Our European Leaders must provide a strong budget. That Member States will have to contribute more to the EU budget to make up…
That farm safety remains a significant challenge for the agriculture sector.::To deepen farmers understanding of the safety risk on their farm and to empower them to improve safety, by facilitating and supporting shared learning and co-operation between farmers locally.::To…
To reverse the decline of Rural towns and villages : New business start-up should receive incentives, such as exemption from rates, for an initial time period and relief from capital gains tax, to encourage innovation and enterprise.::That double tax relief is provided on rental…
Requesting a review on the commencement of the requirement, that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid-June, until the end of 2019. This will allow farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time frame for compliance.::That everything…