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 that adequate, targeted knowledge transfer and advisory support must be in place to assist farmers in improving on-farm efficiency and/or sustainability.::To propose that farmers must receive the maximum possible payment from participation in mandatory KT events. All…
Suckler Cow Supports::To propose that direct supports for suckler farmers must be increased to a minimum of €300 per cow to provide economic viability, long-term sustainability, and generational renewal within the sector, thereby maintaining its positive contribution to our…
The National Sheep Welfare Scheme::To propose that The National Sheep Welfare Scheme must be extended into 2026 and enhanced to deliver €18 ewe bringing total direct supports for ewes to €30/ewe when the €12/ewe SIS payments are included.::To propose that sector leakage of these…
To propose that Government must provide appropriate resources and funding to enable an effective operational Dog Warden service in every county, with staffing levels that ensure the enforcement of dog owners' obligations.
To propose that, as Enhanced Wildlife Control will be an integral part of the TB programme if we are to reduce TB levels, Government must commit to providing the funding and staff resources necessary for an effective and efficient programme
To propose that Government should provide funding to directly support farmers in developing and implementing herd health plans, ensuring that antibiotic usage on farms is minimised and the most effective parasite control programme for the farm is employed.
Penalties applied to non-compliance must be proportionate and fair. ::That aligned with above, the methodology / correlation between penalty severity and the Tiered Structure should be reviewed and reduced, most particularly given 100% approval was provided to all ACRES…
Funding for travel training taking place at the Wayfinding Centre and for Bookshare Ireland.
Briefing on the needed to modernise genetic testing capacity in Ireland
Published name "Genseq diagnostics Ltd" equals CRO name "GENSEQ DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED" (CRO 745417) 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.
To propose that all farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, are to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::To propose the retention of both the Total Contributions Approach…
To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…
To seek the following amendments to articles 13, 14, 16 and 2::To propose that providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers involved in other sustainable production methods (e.g. integrated farming) and where…
That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES…
To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…
That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…