Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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To highlight that the work of the TB Forum Implementation group is critical to the successful development of the objectives in the TB strategy.::To highlight that this is the most important piece of the jigsaw in developing and rolling out the new TB strategy as this is where…
That the deadline for renewed participation in the BDGP scheme would be extended.::To highlight that this scheme is critical for suckler farmers and every effort must be made to give all participating farmers the opportunity to continue in it.
To point out that the announcement by Minister Pippa Hackett that the EU has approved an extension of the forestry programme for 2021 will have no real impact unless the licensing backlog is addressed.::To highlight that there are nearly 5,000 licences awaiting approval. Farmers…
To highlight that the 18,000 farmers currently not achieving the 5% reduction required in the BEAM scheme, could see these farmers having to hand back as much as €40m out of €77m in the scheme.::To point out that this was a flawed requirement in the first instance and the…
To ensure that all farmers in the Sheep Welfare Scheme are provided with the opportunity to update their reference numbers.::To welcome the Minsiter's decision to change the reference year for sheep farmers in the rolled over Sheep Welfare Scheme::That new entrants who began…
To welcome the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture that tranche 21 of TAMS will open under the EU CAP transitional rules::To point out the importance of there being no gap between the closing date of one tranche and the opening of another.::To ensure that there will…
To acknowledge the extension to the COVID-19 TB testing protocol until 1st April 2021::To highlight that this extension is a practical recognition of the situation and the challenges and concerns facing farmers at this difficult time, while also ensuring the TB programme…
That the Department of Agriculture would preserve existing sectoral supports and explore options to develop the tillage sector's potential::To underline the strategic importance of the tillage sector within the broader agricultural industry; its low carbon footprint; and its…
To seek clarity on the the number of entitlements, under the BPS, leased out in 2019 and in 2020.::To clarify what percentage of these entitlements are in each year of the total number of entitlements. To clarify what the total value of the leased entitlements are in each year…
To highlight the disappointment of farmers and landowners that the situation on the South Kerry Greenway has ended up before the courts.::To stress that this could have been avoided if there had been greater dialogue and engagement with the farmers and landowners::To highlight…
To welcome the commitment by the Minister to establish an independent Agricultural Appeals Review Panel.::That the appeals panel would include a farmer representative.
To ensure that there is a sustainable funding model::That in developing and rolling out of the new TB Strategy that there is science and practical implementation aligned to minamise the impact of farmers livelihoods and the management of their farms.::The funding model must…
More clear and concise information in the enhanced programme for 2021 to farmers who identify PIs which will ease stress and frustration on farms.::That the Department of Agriculture in their communications with effected herdowners provide information on sales and movements,…
That the Scheme must be practical to encourage uptake by tillage farmers::That Rape straw is included in the scheme
To commended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture for bringing a renewed focus on ash dieback and the forest owners whose woodlands are being devastated by the ash dieback disease.::To call on the Minister to act on the recommendation in the report and immediately…