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 recommendation to end the transport of unweaned calves would be devastating for the Irish dairy sector.::To highlight that the European Parliament's Committee on Inquiry on the Protection of Animals During Transport (ANIT) Committee will bring forward…
To highlight the ongoing challenge and impact of Brexit on Irish and European agriculture.::To call for swift political solutions and intervention on the specific barriers to trade which will impact farmers in the EU and the UK.::To acknowledge the Brexit Adjustment Reserve,…
To highlight the following issues of CAP Reform, input prices, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, taxonomy and live exports.::To highlight that the Irish Government needs to use the latitude negotiated in the CAP Reform agreement to do more to support productive farmers and the…
That farmers will not need a prescription from Vets for general animal dosing i.e. fluke and worm dose.::To highlight that the Minister and his officials are acutely aware of the rejection by farmers, licensed merchants and veterinary pharmacies of putting control in the hands…
To highlight that EU Commission is driving up Fertiliser Prices::To highlight the need for a fairer market for fertiliser inputs.::To end anti-dumping tariffs on Ammonium Nitrate, which is driving up fertiliser prices.
That the Minister resolves the ongoing issue of prescribing animal doses as the new EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation comes into force next year.::That there is scope in the Regulation, and in particular in the context of Brexit and the alignment of Northern Ireland and the…
To highlight that the announcement that Ireland will receive over €1bn or 25% from the EU Brexit fund in 2021 is clear recognition that we are the most exposed country from the fallout from Brexit.::That farmers would be first in line for the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve,…
To welcome the ratification of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.::That the strong links that exist between Ireland and the UK will remain in place.::That future trade deals between the UK and 3rd countries have to provide a cast-iron guarantee that will recognise world…
To highight that while the deal reached between the EU and the UK is a relief, that it will pose significant difficulties for the Irish agri-food sector.::To acknowledge the work of both side to avoid a 'no-deal'::To higlight that farmers have real concerns about how non-tariff…
That Irish MEPs would accept both amendments on the plenary vote on meat and dairy denominations in the EU Parliament, which would protect our industry and consumers::The the amendments would succeed in securing words suck as 'steak', 'sausage', 'escalope', 'burger' or…
That Irish farmers and the Irish agri-food industry would be top of the queue for the €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund as we are the sector worst affected by Brexit.::That there is recognition when the fund is being allocated, that even with a deal there will be regulatory barriers…
To highlight that the decision by the European Commission to prolong anti-dumping measures on Ammonium Nitrate from Russia for another five years is a further blow to European agriculture as Irish farmers continue to face high-priced nitrogen fertiliser prices in a market devoid…
To highlight the serious contradictions and lack of policy coordination under the Green Deal, CAP and Trade policy::To highlight that under the Green Deal, the EU is driving up costs and want organic production standards at conventional prices, while at the same time under the…
That the EU would complete a full impact assessment of the EU Farm to Gork and Biodiversity Strategies::To highlight that there has been no consideration given to their impact on output or on production costs of farmers.::To ensure that farmers are not let carrying the…
urge Government to defer tabling any such motion until the Oireachtas has an opportunity to have a full exchange of views on this matter. We note that 11 other member states as well as Canada are still considering the ratification of this agreement so there is no need for…