Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants - financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and/or feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…
To highlight that to allow for further investment by farmers in roof-top solar a multi-year fully funding commitment is required for predictability and confidence.::To propose an increase in the grant value for farms under the Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) administered by…
Seeking to ensure Budget 2027 addresses concerns regarding illicit products and smoking cessation
IFA propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy Day Fund, which allows farmers across all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their coop, a specially assigned bank account, or a State Farm Volatility Fund.::IFA propose the deferred…
To highlight that despite consistently delivering a wide range of the highest quality food ingredients globally, most farmers struggle to obtain a positive market return for their endeavours.::IFA propose that targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€35/ewe),…
IFA Propose::• Immediate introduction of the seasonal work permit scheme aligned with the national minimum wage.::• A labour cost support scheme specifically for horticulture::• Freezing the GEP salary roadmap for horticultural employers.::• Consideration given to a new…
IFA Propose::• Increase funding to €15 million (from €8.5 million in 2024).::• Inclusion of specialised refurbished / second-hand equipment.::• Inclusion of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to be covered by any grant scheme. Many horticulture growers use large amounts of…
IFA Propose::• Full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::• Clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.
IFA propose that a budget of €2million should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.
IFA propose that the seed potato sector receives ringfenced financial support to encourage increased production.
IFA Propose::• Establishment of a national disease culling team for poultry to be fully funded.::• Adequate Disease Compensation. The current compensation scheme for farmers affected by disease outbreaks only partially compensates farmers for loss of stock. Farmers in affected…
IFA Propose::• Increase the grant to 60% for PPIS.::• Inclusion of grant aid for slurry processing equipment under the PPIS.::• Additional items under tams should be included to improve biosecurity and animal welfare.::• Grant aid for slurry storage for all farmers at a rate of…
IFA Propose::• If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::• Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers…
IFA Propose::• The allocation of funding to establish a Forestry Development Agency (FDA) to drive the industry. It would be charged with optimising the performance of the Irish forest sector by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training, and promoting…
IFA Propose::• Full consideration should be given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::• DAFM to take control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…