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 highlight that IFA believes that a substantial proportion of the Climate and Nature Fund, together with revenues generated through carbon taxation, must be ring-fenced for agriculture. Farmers need certainty that additional climate and environmental obligations will be…
To highlight that a dedicated energy efficient scheme to assist farmers to take measures to adopt emerging technologies that will decarbonise and reduce dependency on fossil fuels should be introduced with direct funding from the Climate & Nature Fund.::IFA propose funding…
To highlight that the correct pH of the soil is essential to maximise the uptake of available plant nutrients.::IFA propose::The reintroduction of the Liming Scheme for 2027-2028 with increased payment of €20 per tonne. In light of increasing fertiliser prices, this is a scheme…
IFA Propose::VAT refunds on essential farm investments, including::- Calf feeders::- Generators::- Milk tanks::- All investments that promote animal welfare::- Introduction of accelerated capital allowances on key farm equipment such as milking parlours, scrapers, and…
IFA Propose::• Immediate introduction of the seasonal work permit scheme aligned with the national minimum wage.::• A labour cost support scheme specifically for horticulture::• Freezing the GEP salary roadmap for horticultural employers.::• Consideration given to a new…
IFA Propose::• Increase funding to €15 million (from €8.5 million in 2024).::• Inclusion of specialised refurbished / second-hand equipment.::• Inclusion of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to be covered by any grant scheme. Many horticulture growers use large amounts of…
IFA Propose::• Full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::• Clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.
IFA Propose::• All sectors must be supported for the transition to automation as technology is advanced.::• For the mushroom sector where technology is ready for investment, a separate fund with an initial allocation of €10million. is required to invest in costly automation,…
IFA propose that a budget of €2million should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.
IFA propose that the seed potato sector receives ringfenced financial support to encourage increased production.
IFA Propose::• Introduction of a reduced or rebated standing charge for energy-intensive horticulture::• Exploration of a more usage-based or flexible charging model, reducing reliance on fixed costs.
IFA Propose::• Funding of the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the area of land under organic production.::• Farm practice incentives should be reopened for OFS such as The National Liming Programme and Multi-Species Sward Measure for…
IFA Propose::• Establishment of a national disease culling team for poultry to be fully funded.::• Adequate Disease Compensation. The current compensation scheme for farmers affected by disease outbreaks only partially compensates farmers for loss of stock. Farmers in affected…
IFA Propose::• Increase the grant to 60% for PPIS.::• Inclusion of grant aid for slurry processing equipment under the PPIS.::• Additional items under tams should be included to improve biosecurity and animal welfare.::• Grant aid for slurry storage for all farmers at a rate of…
IFA Propose::• 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.::• Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers…