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.
That Department of Agriculture inspections would not hold up BDGP suckler payments::That the blockage on all outstanding BDGP payments is removed::To point out that under the Charter of Rights payments are due in mid-December
To welcome the announcement by Minister Ring that he will bring in legislation that will indemnify landowners in the event of hillwalkers having an accident and making a claim.::That the Minister's pledge to have this legislation in place in 2019 would be delivered on
Follow up to meeting with Exporters to discuss action points and issues requiring attention.::Propose that Ireland should target a doubling of live export numbers in 2019.::Maximising the export of calves over the next number of months is an absolute priority.::Improve Ferry…
To demonstrate that the Irish Mushroom Sector needs support and a contingency plan due to the impact of Brexit.
Withdrawal of An Taisce 'Resource Pack' from schools. The pack contains comments about the consumption of meat and dairy products which are not consistent with advice given by the Department of Health regarding the importance of a balanced diet.::That this pack is withdrawn…
To demonstrate the severe impact the loss of Chlorothanonil will have on tillage farmers::To ensure that supports and measures are put in place to mitigate the effects of the loss of the active ingredient.
That the Government takes on board the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action regarding the expansion of the Irish Horticulture Sector::That the Government puts in place policies to create a robust and sustainable sector.
That Ireland as an EU Member State now progresses and prepares the legislation to transpose the EU Directive into national legislation.::That the Government now appoints a designated ‘public authority’ for the purpose of enforcement of the Directive.
To highlight the main issues and concerns of young beef farmers
That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…
To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget
To highlight what the UK's decision to leave the EU will mean to the Irish farming and agri-food sector and the vulnerability on key production sectors.::To outline the importance of the Ireland-UK agri-food trading relationship, especially for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pigmeat and…
To welcome the roll-out of GLAS payments to 33,000 participants in the scheme::That the Minister address outstanding issues related to 2016 and 2017 GLAS payments as well as ensuring that the final 15% is paid as soon as possible
That the maximum payout of over €800m to farmers is paid in the 70% advance payment::That farmers see the the benefits of the online system, under which all applications had to be made in 2018
That the ANC increase in payment next year would be followed by a higher allocation in the scheme from €250m to €300m post 2020.