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 exit of Ulster Bank from the banking market is creating huge uncertainty and added stress for many farmers, who are already worried about escalating input costs and falling farm incomes.::To highlight that existing Ulster Bank customers are waiting…
To welcome the launch of the low-interest Government backed Brexit Impact Loan Scheme (BILS). This follows Bank of Ireland's announcement of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland's (SBCI) backed low-cost loan facility titled BILS.::To highlight that It's open to both…
That the Government, through the SBCI, introduce a state backed guarantee (80%) low-cost interest (max 3.7%) loan scheme, which is accessible to all primary producers across all the farming sectors including aquaculture, forestry and amenity horticulture. The scheme should…
That the Government addresses competition in the banking sector following KBC's announcement to exit the Irish market & also the recent decision of Nat West to wind down its Ulster Bank Operations.::That the Government, the Central Bank and the Competition and Consumer…
To secure additional funding under the FGLS::To point out that at least €160m in long-term growth loans have been drawn down by farmers under the scheme::To highlight that the agri-sector has used up almost all its allocation under the scheme, a maximum of 40% or €200m.
That the Government intervenes and not allow Ulster Bank to sell its loan book to a vulture fund with so many farmers borrowing from the bank.::That Ulster Bank facilitates existing customers to move to another full-service lender.::That the trend in reduced competition is…
To ensure the introduction of a Low Cost Loan Scheme in Budget 2019::To help address the fodder deficit
To make it known that IFA would oppose this forced sale as the family is willing to implement a credible solution.::To highlight that vulture funds have no understanding of the family farm and that they are focused only on getting their money. It is not acceptable for vulture…
To highlight the damage that Vulture Funds are doing to farm businesses that have the potential to repay their debts over time and return to viabliity::To demonstrate that this short-term debt recovery approach is damaging as the repayment capacity of the business is not…
Information on position on sale without knowledge::Seeking additional information on Government review of Personal Insolvency Act::Protections which apply to principal private residences under the Act should be extended to farms
To request a meeting with Minister Creed to discuss introduction of Low Cost Loan Scheme announced in Budget 2018
Reassurance that IFA has had significant and ongoing engagement with AIB in recent times, during which AIB gave a commitment to IFA that any family farm homes would be excluded from any loan sales.::To express concern that some investment loans secured against farmland may be…
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.
To create an awareness against vulture funds who are trying to force farm families to sell their farms to settle debts.::To make it known that IFA would oppose any forced sale of farms by vulture funds where the farmer is willing to implement a credible solution.::That debt…
To ensure that the impacts of Brexit are minimised and opportunities maximised to the full