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.
That the Minister immediately outlines details of his proposed Eco-schemes for Irish farmers and let them know what is going to be asked of them in the next CAP.::To seek that the impact of Eco-Schemes on farmers' basis payment is minimised.::To seek that Member States with a…
That the Minister for Agriculture robustly defends the EU Council position on 75% internal convergence.::• In the context of the potential additional flattening effect of eco-schemes, it is vital that the Minister for Agriculture ensures that the European Council position of…
The continued provision of tax supports for farmers e.g. stamp duty, stock relief::The reconvening of a physical social dialogue when possible::Fair pricing for farmers at factory gates
To have ICSA position understood
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.
To outline ICSA position on CAP strategy
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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.
That the Government must confirm its commitment to maximise national co-financing of CAP Pillar 2 schemes::• In 2020, the national exchequer contributed over €280m in funding to co-finance Pillar 2 CAP schemes. These included Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC), Green Low-Carbon…
That the Government must honour its €1.5bn Carbon Tax / REPS-2 commitment in their Programme for Government (PFG).::• The 2020 Programme for Government (PFG) gave a commitment to provide €1.5bn in funding to a “REPS-2” agrienvironmental scheme over the 2021-2030 period. The PFG…
That the Minister for Agriculture and the EU must ensure sensible design and pragmatic implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs)/cross-compliance::• Proposals for the next CAP programme include revised definitions of GAECs. GAECs, commonly known as…
Appropriate Genuine Farmer definition with phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements::• The next CAP programme will include a requirement for all member states to have a genuine farmer definition. This definition must ensure CAP payments are made to farmers who are…
That the Government redouble it's efforts to secure an immediate return of Irish beef to the Chinese market.::To welcome the decision by the Brazilian authorities to stop exports to China which presents a huge opportunity for the Irish beef sector.::That the Government cannot…
To highlight the importance of commercial farming to the rural economy.::To warn against the dangers in the current CAP proposals and the Climate Action Bill.::To highlight to An Taoiseach Michael Martin that the current direction of the CAP and the Government's Climate Action…
To discuss priority issues for the farming and Agriculture Pillar as follows::That the current direction of the CAP and the Government's Climate Action Bill could shut down commercial farming in Ireland.::To highlight that a cohort of farmers, many of who are most productive…
The intended result was to inform government ministers on the main priorities INHFA would like to see implemented in the new CAP Reform.
Published name "The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH NATURA & HILL FARMERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560101) 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.
To invite An Taoiseach to address the AGM::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine to address the AGM::To invite Ministers of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to the AGM::Livestock - to highlight that the livestock and suckler sector…
To following up on both the Taoiseach and Minister for Agriculture's commitment that they would conduct an economic impace assessment on the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies.::To urge the Minister not to delay in asking Teagasc to commence this analysis::To highlight…