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 the area devoted to tillage declined by 16% between 2012 and 2020. The area devoted to cereal production has declined consecutively since 2012 with the exception of 2022 when an increase was recorded. However, a 7% decrease in the cereal area was subsequently…
To call on Government to recognise the need for additional legislative powers for the Agri Food Regulator and the need for additional measures in the EU Unfair Trading Practices Directive (UTP's) to strengthen the position of farmers in the agri-food chain.::To highlight that…
To welcome the announcement, by the Minister for Agriculture, of the Cooley Flood Damage Relief Scheme.::To highlight that the unprecedented and recurrent rainfall up in the Cooley Mountains late last October/early November had unprecedented and severe consequences. Fodder,…
To outline farmers' frustration at the detail of the new Ash Dieback Climate Action Performance Payment (CAPP) Scheme just launched by the Department of Agriculture.::To highlight that the current framework of the CAPP Scheme for ash dieback excludes farmers with ash trees in…
The passing into law of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021.
To highlight the frustration and anger felt by tillage farmers at the Minister for Agriculture's announcement to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM).::• That the Minister fully restore the Straw Incorporation Measure for 2024.::• That the Minister will ensure that all…
To highlight how the proposed increases in the non-domestic water tariffs will disproportionately impact the most vulnerable of farm families, extensive farmers on fragmented holdings with multiple water connections.::To highlight that the latest Teagasc Farm Survey, which was…
Increase planting of all tree species; support sustainable forest management approach; limit dilution of the commercial forest estate; maintain and grow the size of the forest estate; create a better policy mix between forestry and agriculture; improve forestry incentives;…
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Informing stakeholders about Irish forestry and timber issues, policies and programmes; and seeking greater improvements within the sector.
Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To highlight that the outcome of an interim review of the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) will result in additional asks on farmers.::To emphasise that the proposed four-day notification of slurry movements is not practicable, particularly for pig farmers.::To highlight that…
To seek a meeting with Minister Kieran O'Donnell who has been given responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) to agree priority areas to focus on for farmers affected by flooding along the River Shannon.::To emphasise that the River Shannon must be maintained properly.…
To highlight the inaction of Government and Local Authorities on the deepening issue of dog attacks on livestock. Despite continuous appeals for action, both the Government and Local authorities have failed to address the issue.::To seek stronger regulations and stricter…
Tirlán CEO, Jim Bergin, attended the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis Agricultural Panel for a discussion on agriculture. The intended result was for Mr Bergin to contribute to the discussion on behalf of farmer members.
Published name "Tirlán Ltd" equals CRO name "TIRLAN LIMITED" (CRO 501098) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To set out ICMSA concerns in relation to the Government's nitrates policy.
Articulate to the members of the Joint Oireachtas the young farmer view that ‘time, data and science’ are critical elements to Ireland nitrates derogation These critical elements were outlined at a Joint Oireachtas committee hearing on the nitrates derogation attended by a…