Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.
IFA Propose::• Fair Deal Reform Reduce the 5-year land/business transfer clause to 3 years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::• Land leased under Fair Deal should be classed as “actively farmed” to meet succession criteria.::• Increase the ancillary…
IFA Propose::• Pension Contributions - Provide credited social insurance contributions for Farm Assist recipients, as is done for Jobseeker's Allowance/Benefit.::• Backdating Credits Pre-2007 - Extend PRSI credit entitlements to farmers who were ineligible before 2007.::•…
IFA propose that Class S Rate is retained Maintain the current rate, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.
IFA Propose::• PRSI Inclusion for All Farmers and Spouses All farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, 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.::• Dual Pension Calculation…
IFA Propose::• The Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::• As per the Programme for Government, there must be a reduction in the…
IFA Propose::• Introduce a dedicated CAP/NRP maternity & Farm Relief Scheme, providing paid maternity cover and funded replacement labour to ensure business continuity.::• Establish a Women Farmer Start-Up and Development Grant, supporting new entrants and first-time applicants…
IFA Propose::• General Employment Permits ::• Need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::• Ensure supports for rising employment costs is in place, which is critical for the Mushroom & Horticulture…
To secure support for the recommendations of the Rehab Group's submission to Department of Social Protection on the cost of disability payment::To request the Committee to invite Rehab advocates to address a future meeting of the Committee on the Cost of Disability
To advocate to the Committee about the needs of disabled people in Ireland and the challenges faced by the organisations who support them.
To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill