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 acknowledge the extension to the COVID-19 TB testing protocol until 1st April 2021::To highlight that this extension is a practical recognition of the situation and the challenges and concerns facing farmers at this difficult time, while also ensuring the TB programme…
To highlight that farmers are committed to helping reduce ammonia emissions, but continue co-investment is need to support them to remain competitive and sustainable as they go through these changes.::To highlight that complying with the ammonia reduction targets and the…
That the Department of Agriculture would preserve existing sectoral supports and explore options to develop the tillage sector's potential::To underline the strategic importance of the tillage sector within the broader agricultural industry; its low carbon footprint; and its…
That the commitment in Programme for Government Our Shared Future which recognises the potential for microgeneration, solar, anaerobic digestion and other potential farm scale renewables is backed up by substantial initiatives by the Government to encourage farmers to…
To highlight the disappointment of farmers and landowners that the situation on the South Kerry Greenway has ended up before the courts.::To stress that this could have been avoided if there had been greater dialogue and engagement with the farmers and landowners::To highlight…
To encourage farmers to share their views on Bord na Móna's peatland rehabilitation projects' at an upcoming IFA meeting::To make Oireachtas members aware of farmers' issues on Bord na Móna Peatlands Climate Action Scheme, which aims to rehabilitate and restore approx. 33,000…
That Section 115A (18) (b) of the Act which requires that a relevant debt must have originated prior to 1 January 2015 be removed::That Section 115A (18) (a) the Act which only considers debt secured in or over the debtor's private principal residence as relevant debt would be…
To welcome the commitment by the Minister to establish an independent Agricultural Appeals Review Panel.::That the appeals panel would include a farmer representative.
To ensure that there is a sustainable funding model::That in developing and rolling out of the new TB Strategy that there is science and practical implementation aligned to minamise the impact of farmers livelihoods and the management of their farms.::The funding model must…
That the Government intervenes and not allow Ulster Bank to sell its loan book to a vulture fund with so many farmers borrowing from the bank.::That Ulster Bank facilitates existing customers to move to another full-service lender.::That the trend in reduced competition is…
More clear and concise information in the enhanced programme for 2021 to farmers who identify PIs which will ease stress and frustration on farms.::That the Department of Agriculture in their communications with effected herdowners provide information on sales and movements,…
To highlight that proposals made by Prof. John Fitzgerald to reduce suckler cow numbers were short-sighted and failed to take account of the economic and social contribution made by sucklers.::That the Government must recognise Ireland's position as a world leader in sustainable…
That the Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan will extend burning of gorse into March due to inclement wet weather in January and February::That farming is maintained in these areas, otherwise these areas would go wild and wildfires would significantly increase.
That the Scheme must be practical to encourage uptake by tillage farmers::That Rape straw is included in the scheme
To commended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture for bringing a renewed focus on ash dieback and the forest owners whose woodlands are being devastated by the ash dieback disease.::To call on the Minister to act on the recommendation in the report and immediately…