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.
- The allocation to the Irish farming sector from the BAR needs to reflect the importance of the UK market to Irish primary producers and to protect them against the disproportionate impact of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports. Farmers, as price takers, cannot be left carrying…
Taxation measures to Support climate action::- If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm 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…
Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…
To highlight the critical need for commitment from Government to ensure the economic potential and sustainable future of the Irish Aquaculture Industry.::To prioritise immediate action in implementing a functioning aquaculture licensing system which is key to any future…
To highlight the challenges facing Irish farmers::To engage with Members of the Oireachtas visiting the IFA stand to highlight the key points in the IFA Budget 2023 Submission.::To listen to farmers' concerns regarding rising costs, Brexit and sectoral emissions targets.
To highlight the farmers perspective on delivering and implementing Food Vision.::To highlight the significant concerns that IFA have on the proposed level of nitrogen reduction in the Dairy Report. IFA views that the proposed reduction of 27-30%as too high - a reduction of this…
To highlight how farmers are engaging with biodiversity and the challenges faced in considering biodiversity in their farming.::To highlight how Ireland Ireland has a predominately extensive grass-based livestock farming system which uses less inputs and provides many positive…
That the Office proposed under the Bill should be called the National Food Regulator.::That the maximum fine for offences under the terms of the Bill be increased to €10million or 10 per cent of global turnover, whichever is greater, to act as a deterrent.::The key…
IFA requires that the Bill must facilitate prescribing for antiparasitic products by Qualified Persons. This can be achieved by recognising the procedures currently in place where Responsible Persons have fulfilled this function in National Law since 2007 under accreditation…
Farmers are custodians of the environment and understand their responsibility to comply with regulations to protect and improve water quality, IFA have the following observations to make on the Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022::Where water…
To highlight how the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) proposals on Nature Restoration Targets are extremely ambitious and would remove significant areas of land from active agricultural production. The effect on farmers and the wider rural community needs to…
To Highlight how farm schemes are a critical source of income each year for family farms, contributing to the enhancement of our farming enterprises, while improving their environmental and economic sustainability::The Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) has the…
To emphasise how Farm Schemes, funded either through the Common Agricultural Policy or National Exchequer, are a critical source of income each year for family farms, helping support their environmental, social and economic sustainability.::Dependence on Direct Payments::The…
To discuss Climate Action::To highlight that Irish Farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions. This must be achievable without undermining the economic and social viability of the family farm.::To agree a Climate Action Plan for the farming sector…
To discuss the changes to Nitrates Action Programme which will become operational in 2023 and the impact this will have on farm families::To establish the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's position on the application by An Taisce of the Judicial Review of…