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.
Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…
That farmers can help to deliver on Ireland’s renewable and climate targets with policy clarity and support.::Ireland has a responsibility to act to address climate change, and within this context, agriculture has an important role to play – while respecting the need to…
To ensure compliance with welfare legislation and phasing out routine tail-docking.::Tail docking of pigs - To assist in Ireland becoming compliant with Animal welfare legislation::EU Banning of Zinc as a feed supplement for pigs - to maintain the use of zinc as a feed…
Support amendment in Greyhound Industry Bill 2017 that would see inclusion of white list of countries to which Irish Greyhounds can be exported.
Remove restrictions on planting productive marginal land::Reintroduce farmer forest premium payment differential::Compensate farmers appropriately for all land they are obliged to set aside for environmental enhancement::Reduce red tape in the forest Road Scheme::Providing…
To establish why farm inspections and penalties are significantly higher than the national average in North Tipperary::The necessity for the Department of Agriculture to engage in an open dialogue with the IFA to introduce change and improvements across the inspection and…
To highlight the major negative impacts for farm incomes, job creation and investment arising from the undi erentiated approach the the EU Commission is promoting in its latest policy proposals on crop-based biofuels and to encourage Members of Dail & Seanad Eireann and of the…
To highlight the amount of farm inspections and penalties on farmers in the north of the county::To highlight that north Tipperary farmers have been penalised €1.28m over the past six years on Cross-compliance, animal identification and nitrates inspections, excluding land…
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.
Indication of support for ban on wild animal circuses
Set out the key demands of ICMSA members in the upcoming General Election
Seek support for initiatives that will help develop the agriculture sector and in particular measures to support dairy farmers during the current serious difficulties.
Improving Farm Profitability. Measures for sustainable and profitable growth of farming must be at the core of public policy for our agriculture sector.::Sufficient funding for farm schemes to deliver annual expenditure of €580m (national and EU) under the RDP. This includes…
Greater competition on cattle prices::To address the unacceptable price gap between Irish and British cattle prices::Competition in the market place and the ABP investment in Slaney Meats / Irish Country Meats::Direct suckler cow support to reach €200 / cow / year::Increased…