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 accept an invitation from Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Forestry to nominate a member of IFA to join the Board of Forest Certification Ireland.
To propose::• Introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff::• Immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)::• Introduction…
To propose that, to encourage farmers to grow protein crops such as peas, beans, lupins and combi-crops, rates up to €600/ha for beans/ peas/lupins should be offered, 50% for combi-crops.
To highlight that this scheme was introduced to promote environmentally sustainable farming methods and significantly reduce nitrogen fertiliser while maintaining forage yields. It has proven particularly popular among farmers.::To propose that this scheme should be extended,…
Direct Supports for Farmers::To propose that Government remove the ceilings in the On-Farm Market Valuation Scheme to provide all farmers with the opportunity to receive the market value of animals removed from their farms as TB reactors. The inclusion of this arbitrary ceiling…
Tillage Support Payment::To propose that a support payment of €250/ha must be announced in Budget 2026 for all cereal and oilseed rape crops grown for harvest in 2025.::Tillage Expansion and Sustainability Scheme (TESS)::To propose that the TESS Scheme is to incorporate €400/ha…
Broiler-Specific Flat Rate Addition VAT Rate::To propose the introduction of a poultry broiler-specific FRA VAT rate.::To propose that broiler farming should be included in the Teagasc National Farm Survey, providing data to the CSO to calculate the broiler poultry specific…
To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…
To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…
To propose that a sustainable budget of €389m must be provided for the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 to drive ‘bottom up, community-led' investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland, provide funding in the rural environment and support climate change mitigation…
To invite the Minister of State at the Dept of Agriculture with responsibility for farm safety Michael Healy-Rae to launch Farm Safety Week 2025.::To highlight that farmers face unique risks every day, but they also have the power to make safer choices. During Farm Safety Week…
To express disappointment with the handling of the South Kerry Greenway to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae.::To highlight that this dissatisfaction could have been avoided if there had been more dialogue between the landowners and the local Council.::To seek further…
Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.
Continued funding for 221+, Commitment & funding to extend services of 221+ to all women let down by the CervicalCheck screening programme, implement the AHR Act and push through Amendments bill, exclude 221+ member court payments from means testing, support gynaecological…