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 prioritization of generational renewal in the CAP strategic document::Funds for the forgotten farmers::Increased financial support for young farmers in the final cap strategic document
The minimum allocation of 4% of direct payments ringfenced for young farmers.::Inclusion of specific measures to not stunt growth of young farmers in the industry
To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.
To highlight the rate at which input costs are rising::To highlight that fertiliser costs have increased by over 200% in the last six months. Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) prices have increased by 228% since last year, with urea now quoted at €900/t
That €5m is provided to assist farmers with the establishment and ongoing running costs of POs. The rules need to be much less bureaucratic and designed in a more farmer-friendly manner. The DAFM initiative establishing new POs within horticulture, to include the potato and…
The establishment of capital grants of approximately 50% for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for microgeneration with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of CAP Pillar II funds.…
That the Government, through the SBCI, introduce a state backed guarantee (80%) low-cost interest (max 3.7%) loan scheme, which is accessible to all primary producers across all the farming sectors including aquaculture, forestry and amenity horticulture. The scheme should…
The Government should establish a national Poultry Compensation Scheme to provide financial assistance to growers in the event of total flock loss. It is imperative that the Government fully engages with and consults the IFA Poultry committee on the development of this…
That the income disregard is increased from the current level of 30% to 50%. In the means test for Farm Assist, the depreciation rate for farm equipment and machinery should be increased to a standard rate of 10% to more accurately reflect the useful life of these…
To set out ICMSA's position on the proposed changes to the Nitrates Regulations.
Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…
To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland
To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…
Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…
To brief the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Devenish's research work on human health and sustainable agriculture