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 the introduction of an agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows farmers to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State-Farm Volatility Fund, which could be used by the National Treasury…
To propose that definitions around agriculture and farming within taxation must expand to encompass and new diversified farming systems and not disadvantage any who wish to partake in different agricultural models.
To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::That farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the…
To propose that planning impediments are removed for microgeneration projects.::That capital grants of approximately 50% are established for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This programme should apply to all usage on farms including the farm residence.::That farmers who…
To propose that funding of the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the area of land under organic production.::That, the participation payment should be maintained.::That, an additional payment should be made on the first 3 hectares of…
To propose the introduction of a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in recognition of the range of ecosystem services provided by forests, particularly on land that is required to be set aside based on conditions attached to licences, at reforestation stage and after the…
To propose the establishment of capital grants of approximately 50% for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for on farm microgeneration with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of Common…
More resources for the planning system, the establishment of the Environmental and Planning Court and the delivery of reformed planning legislation.::Support for the development of the electricity grid, including projects like the North-South Interconnector, and resources for…
To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.
Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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.
Application of the natural capital approach in fiscal policy in future budgets across departments to ensure the development of natural capital expertise and research in Ireland to support policy that protects and restores Ireland's natural resources
Funding secured in Budget 2024
Funding secured
Funding secured for MS Ireland asks
Seeking support for core and capital funding for the National Learning Network (NLN) at rates appropriate to 2023 costs
To engage with elected representatives to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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.