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 the Minister for Agriculture would put in place a crisis fund for farmers who have suffered crop losses of 25-50% and straw losses in excess of 50%::That Aid would be paid on a once-off basic to cereal and oilseed growers who can demonstrate that they incurred substantial…
That the tillage Forum reconvenes urgently to implement crisis fund for grain growers::That the agenda for the Forum addresses the need to implement an action plan to tackle the serious and deepening income crisis affecting grain growers and the wider tillage sector
To develop a strong live export trade for calves::That Irish farmers have access to the EU Single Market::That the transport difficulties exporting calves to Holland need to be resolved and that they are taken up at the highest levels in the Dutch administration and the EU…
That farmers would receive direct targeted aid of €200/ suckler cow::That the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) would be re-opened to allow new applicants in 2017
That the vital role of the RVLs is retained, recognising the service they provide both for individual farmers and the agri-sector.::That the RVLs receive increased funding and that the facilities are upgraded to enhance services to farmers.::That the State ensures that the very…
That the 37,100 farmers in ANCs in Connacht must be full protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €74.3m::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current allocation of €205m to €250m::That payment rates are…
That the 7,050 farmers in ANCs in North Leinster must be full protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €13.3m::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current allocation of €205m to €250m::That payment rates…
That payments due to farmers would be made without delay::That Minister Creed would immediately pursue with the European Commission the IFA proposal that all farmers awaiting GLAS payments are now paid and that any issues surrounding GLAS plans would be sorted at a later…
To ensure a strong CAP budget post 2020. This is critical for farm incomes, farm output and wider economic activity::As per the original objectives of the CAP set out in the Treaty of Rome, a reshaped CAP post 2020 must ensure a fair standard of living for farmer. The Basic…
To create awareness of possible shortages of fresh milk from ROI specialist, contracted producers in the face of increasingly difficult economic conditions.::To highlight the changes to the remit and governence provisions of the National Milk Agency to improve its ability to…
That Glyphosate would be relicensed by the EU Commission and EU Member States following the independent scientific opinion by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
To ensure that all payments are made on time and in line with the deadlines set down in the Charter of Farmers Rights::That payment delays as a result of Department inspections are not acceptable, particularly where satellite inspections are involved::That farmers are accurately…
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.
DBE guidelines: meeting::Greyhound Industry Bill submission: addition of amendment to the Bill which would include a provision for a white list which contains countries where Irish greyhounds can be exported to based on their animal welfare standards
Highlight the importance of the role the Land Mobility Service has in promoting land mobility and the need for continued funding of the programme.