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 welcome the announcement of the Pilot Scheme in the agri-environment area::That tillage farmer participants in the existing GLAS scheme must be able to avail of the new pilot scheme
To highlight that the recommendations issued by the EU Commission in relation to the the national strategic plans under the CAP are a shot in the dark as they not backed up by an impact assessment::To highlight that the recommendations will lead to reduced output, reduced…
To highlight that sales of protected urea have increased significantly this year. From January to June, just under 40000 tonnes were sold, compared to 21,000 in 2019.::To highlight that according to Teagasc, protected urea is the number one technology to reduce losses of both…
IFA Proposes the following six emergency measures:::1.The system must ensure that no farmer has to wait longer than four months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014 Section 18 (1), irrespective of the application size.::2. Forest road and felling/thinning…
To highlight that the Cabinet decision to amend the Agricultural Appeals Act must deliver efficiency in the forestry appeals system that makes it fit for purpose::To ensure that farmers have confidence in the system and that their appeals will be heard within a defined timeframe…
To highlight that the newly introduced Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback) does not adequately support forest owners for the financial losses incurred and must be redesigned to support owners to reconstitute all infected plantations and remove the replanting…
Legislative and Operational parity with Thoroughbred Racing Sector during COVID 19 restrictions
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
That there would be maximium payout of the 2020 farm schemes given the difficulties from COVID-19 restrictions::That 70% of the BPS would be paid out on October 16th
To ensure that the maximum number of applicants in Tranch 19 of TAMS (Targetted Agricultural Measures) are approved as soon as possible to provide certainty to farmers who are planning to carry out work.::To welcome conformation that the ANC (Areas of Natural Constraint) payment…
To welcome the contribution of the Minister for Agriculture to the TB Forum and the direction to his officials to provide the Forum members with a draft TB strategy and to initiate bi-lateral meetings with the farm organisations in particular as a matter of urgency, to develop…
To highlight that this report by the Revenue Commissioners demonstrates the struggle of generational renewal. That 37% of farmers are aged over 60, while only 24% of farmers are under 40.
To ensure that INHFA members concerns were highlighted at the earliest possible juncture in development of the Irish Submission specifically in relation to the proposed new designations and to ensure that the EU Biodiversity Strategy would not disadvantage farmers.
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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.
Ensure sustainable agriculture practices are adopted as part of Ireland's response to the climate and biodiversity crisis
Forestry policy and programmes
Forestry policy and programmes