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 EU Commission would cease to remain engaged in the Mercosur trade deal after the recent revelations regarding political and administrative corruption in the Brazilian Meat Industry and the Government,::That the EU Commission would suspend all negotiations on agriculture in…
To bring to the attention of the Minister again issues around the accuracy of the guideline prices and the lack of independence of live valuers.::That there would be a fair and accurate market value assessment for farm animals::That the live valuers are seen to be independent,…
The implementation of IFA Proposals for more recognitation of losses on flooded farm land::That farmyards will be included in the criteria, similar to commercial premises
To highlight that critical importance of both price returns and direct supports for farm enterprises in light of low farm incomes.::To highlight that the average farm income by 9% in 2016, to €24,060
To create awareness of the downward trend in land-use for crops in recent years::To create awareness that plantings of all cereal crops have fallen by over 100,000 acres in the last four years
That the Government commit the necessary resources in Budget 2018 to ensure the existing Regional Veterinary Labs network is maintained and the service provided to farmers enhanced as a first step in developing the Strategy
To retain the existing facilities in veterinary laboratory in County Sligo
A more focused approach to budgetary policy relating to End of Life issues across government departments.
Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
That the shortage of labour for farms, especially diary and horticulture enterprises, is be addressed by permitting non-EU nationals to enter the labour force.::That 'agricultural workers' would be changed from the 'ineligible list' to the 'eligible list' for works permits for…
To raise the payment claims of 500 farmers which have been held up::To discuss additional items for the Scheme as part of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) amendments::To discuss 2018 funding for TAMS::To address the increase in standard costings as a result of rise in…
To establish the State of play on the Review at EU level::To secure the Commitment in the Programme for Government of additional €25m in Budget 2018::To establish the plan for full restoration of €50m cut in Budget 2018
To secure a fodder scheme for farmers who lost fodder to extreme weather conditions in 2016::To establish what the Teagasc analysis showed and what the plan to implement recommendations is
To secure a support scheme for farmers who lost tillage crops in 2016
That farmers whose lands were burnt through no fault of their own, would have due process when receiving their 2017 Basic Payment
To ensure the continuation of the nitrates derogation for dairy and livestock farmers::To ensure the continuation of the transitional phosphorous arrangements for the pig and poultry sectors::To ensure greater slurry spreading flexibility for farmers, based on best agronomic…