Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
That the emphasis must be on competitive prices for key animal medicines such as vaccines and doses.::That the Minister for Agriculture recognises the professionalism of farmers and their role in protecting the health and welfare of their animals in regulations. They cannot be…
To develop the the trade with Turkey and it is very important that this is facilitated in every way.::To discuss how we can Increase supplies from Ireland by matching seasonal production with the Turkish specification requirements.::The priority on live exports is for Minister…
That landowners and IFA are consulted in advance of route selection and publication of a defined route corridor.::That all efforts must be made to secure voluntary agreements with landowners. There should be no threat of the compulsory acquisition of land.::That the integrity of…
Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…
To reverse the decline of Rural towns and villages : New business start-up should receive incentives, such as exemption from rates, for an initial time period and relief from capital gains tax, to encourage innovation and enterprise.::That double tax relief is provided on rental…
That the report of the Credit Review Office on role of the banks should be encouraged and enable farmers and SME's to undertake investment.
Agree on priorities, put industry case forward, hear of plans to implement report::To discuss the range of issues raised at a hearing of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & the Marine::To ensure the speediest possible implementation of the independent…
Gorse Buring - that the dates for the burning season are brought in line with the UK and Northern Ireland. This is necessary as the region encompassing Ireland and Britain has the same type of climate and environmental challenges::Hedge Cutting - with the nesting season now…
To highlight the challenges facing farmers in 2018 to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed::To set down that farmers expect Europe to stand by them and acknowledge the support Irish farmers have shown towards the European Union.::On BREXIT: - we…
That Animal Health Ireland engage with all designated BVD testing laboratories and offer them the opportunity to sign up to the Code of Practice developed by the BVD Implementation group::That there would be compensation for farmers owning these animals who have been assigned a…
That An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar re-states Ireland’s opposition to the Mercosur trade deal to EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom at the World Economic Forum in Davos::That the Taoiseach tells the EU Trade Commissioner that she is undermining European policy and values in her…
That the Minister for Agriculture convenes the Fodder Action Group to discuss how the fodder transport scheme will work in practice::To highlight that the condition around sourcing fodder through a co-op is too vague as it says ‘forage primarily sourced through co-ops will be…
That farmers can help to deliver on Ireland’s renewable and climate targets with policy clarity and support.::Ireland has a responsibility to act to address climate change, and within this context, agriculture has an important role to play – while respecting the need to…
That the fodder transport subsidy scheme announced by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed at the IFA AGM is rolled out immediately.::That a meal voucher system would be the best and most efficient means of providing support but in the absence of such a scheme, it is vital…
That there is a new agreement established to set out the terms under which the EU Habitats and Bird’s Directive is to be implemented.::The Department of Agriculture must recognise the frustration designation is causing farmers and landowners and must commit to a fresh agreement…