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.
That discussions would begin on extending GLAS contracts for 36,000 farmers who finish their plans at the end of 2020::That farmers are afforded the time and opportunity to make the necessary adjustments for the CAP transition period::That there would be an option to extend for…
To highlight the approval by the EU of a Belgian initiative to support companies that export at least 30% of turnover must be used by the Irish Government as a precedent to provide export credit insurance for the dairy and meat sectors.::That the current level of support…
That much more thought and discussion would be given to the Bord Bia proposal::The need for clear market research to be carried out by Bord Bia to show that putting these criteria in place will give a higher price return to farmers.::That Bord Bia revisits its grass-fed…
EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation - In relation to the categorisation of anthelmintics, Ireland previously availed of the derogation to exempt these products from the POM category, facilitating the sale of these products by Responsible Persons in Licensed Merchants and by…
To highlight that the collaborative efforts in the ASSAP Interim Report of 19th June to engage with farmers and the wider community to improve water bodies is encouraging::To highlight that the fact that farmer engagement within the programme has reached 96% is evidence of…
To highlight the importance of establishing a BVD-free status for the national herd::To point out that the substantive issue for the BVD programme is to now determine what the end game is. Farmers have made enormous investments in the programme since 2013, with some farmers…
To put forward key isues on the proposed climate law in the role of agriculture and forestry::To stress the important role that agriculture plays in providing multiple societal benefits, including food security and carbon sequestration.::To highlight the need for further…
To welcome the funding announcement by the Department of Agriculture for agri-food tourisim projects::To call on people to holiday at home this summer while adhering to Government COVID-19 restrictions, and to consider staying on one of the many farm guesthouses around the…
To highlight that 2019 National Farm Survey carried out by Teagasc shows the scale of the task facing the new Government to improve farm incomes.::It demonstrates that the average farm income of €23,467 is well below the average industrial wage and that direct payments make up…
To highlight the impact of the drought on the Irish Field Vegetable Sector::To point out the financial losses being experienced due to yield losses in crops and the extra costs due to irrigation requirements.::To highlight the importance of the recognitiation by retailers and…
That the Programme for Govenment 'Our Shared Future' facilitates farmers to be part of the climate solution::That the Government supports farming and brings forward climate action measures that are practical, achievable and properly rewarded::That any Climate Change Bill will…
To welcome the announcement which opened applications for an additional €500m under FGLS, with 40% of these funds ring-fenced for agriculture::To highlight that the FGLS will not suit all farmers because the scheme does not cater for refinancing or working capital…
To ensure that the CAP Budget is a top priority at the EU Council meeting::That the Taoiseach rejects the proposed cut to the CAP Budget tabled at the talks::That there is no cut to any farmer payments
To highlight that renewing the anti-dumping measure would lead to a continued dysfionctional fertiliser market in the EU::That the EU Commission would recognise the economic impact on the users of fertilisers. That the fertiliser industry is profitable enough, they do not need…
To welcome the proposed Brexit reserve fund of €5bn for countries worst affected by the UK departure from the EU.::To reiterate that Ireland is the most affected by the impact of Brexit. Our farming and food sector is particularly exposed given our export profile to the UK