Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To propose that the discrimination of the application of the Universal Social Charge (USC) between Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and self-employed earners must be removed, aligning the self-employed with PAYE workers.
To propose that consideration be given to extending the Capital Gains tax (CGT)/Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) reliefs for solar panels to include wind farms, given their increasing role in meeting our renewable energy targets.
To inform Oireachtas members of measures required in Budget 2024 to support Irish Solid Fuel retailers
To propose that, in the amendment of section 34 in the Finance Act where the definition of assets that can benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief, that includes leased land on which solar panels have been…
To propose that farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances.::To propose that all farm equipment that contributes to a reduction in emission intensity should be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT)
Event to reflect and celebrate 50 years of work within the Asthma Society of Ireland. Opportunity to raise awareness of policy and health issues.
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Communicate how the poultry processing sector has delivered progress across many sustainability metrics while playing an increasing role in consumers healthy, balanced diets. Outline that to achieve its sustainability targets the sector will continue to address a wide range of…
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Improvements to the new Forestry Programme
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Raise awareness of Drinks Ireland publication - Pride of Place - policies for growth of the Irish drinks industry 2025-2030
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Extension of all Electric Vehicle incentives at current levels, in particular the SEAI purchase grant and the BIK Thresholds. Increased Government support for EV charging infrastructure. No increases in VRT or Road Tax for new cars in 2024. No changes to the basis of VRT and…
To highlight that the criteria set out in Article 12 to assess water quality trends is deeply flawed. In June 2023 IFA provided a detailed submission to the Commission outlining these failings. Once again, we ask that the assessment criteria be reconsidered to ensure that only…
To seek assurances from the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine that the Food Ombudsman will be functional by the end of the year.::To welcome the announcement of the new Agri-Regulator Board and that the new Agri-Food Regulator will take up the role on December…
To highlight the problematic year experienced on all tillage farms with the weather proving especially difficult in March, April, July and September.::To emphasise that the proposed emergency financial support announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine…
To highlight the huge void that has built up with a lack of youth entering the industry over the past number of years.::To highlight that, across the whole island there is an aging farmer profile which must be addressed.::To acknowledge the excellent work being done by Teagasc…
To insist that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine resolves the issue of the suspension of access to the Chinese market quickly. This is a setback that needs to be rectified, given that access to the Chinese market has only recently been restored.