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.
Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…
To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…
To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…
To propose::• Grant aid from the Climate and Nature fund to be made available from 2026 to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/slurry storage facilities.::• Slurry separation equipment grant aided by 70% to assist in reduction of storage capacity requirements on farm.::•…
To propose::• Introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff::• Immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)::• Introduction…
To propose that, to encourage farmers to grow protein crops such as peas, beans, lupins and combi-crops, rates up to €600/ha for beans/ peas/lupins should be offered, 50% for combi-crops.
To highlight that this scheme was introduced to promote environmentally sustainable farming methods and significantly reduce nitrogen fertiliser while maintaining forage yields. It has proven particularly popular among farmers.::To propose that this scheme should be extended,…
Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
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To highlight that the extended power of the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan and the scope of the actions - be they legislative, policy or programme-related - will need to be fully considered. ::To emphasise that it is vital that the plan is adequately funded to give…
To seek an urgent meeting with the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minister to find a solution to the flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Roscommon.::To highlight that the water level of the co. Roscommon turlough has reached crisis point with farmland out of commission as a…
To propose that funding of the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the area of land under organic production.::That, the participation payment should be maintained.::That, an additional payment should be made on the first 3 hectares of…
To propose the establishment of capital grants of approximately 50% for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for on farm microgeneration with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of Common…
That Irish elected representatives support greater ambition for within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
To highlight farmer concerns in relation to land rewetting.
To highlight the impact of the proposed Nature Restoration Law by the European Union, which will enact legally binding targets on Ireland, up until the year 2050, across a broad range of ecosystems, from agricultural land and forests, to rivers and marine habitats, to meet our…