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 a full overhaul of the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), and a new ‘Whole-Farm Environmental Scheme', similar to the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS), with a minimum payment of €15,000 per farm introduced, and higher payments for hill farmers,…
To propose that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) should fully investigate and address the genuine concerns of farmers to avoid constrained adoption of protected urea at farm level.::That any suggested deadline regarding the removal of straight urea…
To propose that data within the Fertiliser Register needs to be real-time (updated more regularly by input suppliers), with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) providing farmers with live legal permitted amounts of fertiliser that can be spread on-farm…
To propose the introduction of a voluntary agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows all 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.::That the deferred funds could…
To propose that credits must be provided to farmers on Farm Assist prior to 2007, when they were ineligible to make PRSI contributions under the scheme.::That the Rural Social Scheme Means review must be undertaken at 3 yearly intervals, instead of the current annual…
To propose a support package/funding available to farmers to carry out quad safety training courses on their farms.::To propose that under the current flat rate review, IFA is seeking inclusion, under a separate category, of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimise risk…
To propose that, to alleviate financial pressures and emotional stress involved, in the interest of fairness and equity, those involved in agriculture should have the same access to Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme (or similar) as any other business.
To propose that greater powers are given to An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to address price in the food supply chain, including below cost selling.::That provision should be provided through a revision in the legislation that the regulator can compel a company to…
To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from…
Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…
Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.
To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::To propose that farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp…
To highlight the issues with the flooding of the turlough on Lough Funshinagh.::To seek remedial works be put in place by the Office of Public Works as soon as possible.
To propose the establishment of a 5-year Tillage Survival Scheme with an annual payment of €250/ha for commercial tillage farmers must be introduced by autumn 2024 at the latest.::To propose that any payment per hectare under any tillage support scheme must not be capped for…
To propose that funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the land area under organic production.::To propose that the participation payment should be maintained.::To propose that an additional payment should be made on the first…