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.
IFA Propose::• Maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::• There needs to be greater promotion and stricter enforcement of the ‘No Dogs Allowed' policy.::• Any amenities or walkways within the jurisdiction of Local Authorities that are in close proximity…
To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…
To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…
To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…
To invite the Minister for Rural and Community Development, and relevant National Park & Wildlife Service representatives, to attend a meeting of the IFA Special Area's of Conservation (SAC) Project Team on the farm of Mr. Pat Hennessy, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois, to witness…
To highlight the concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather.::To highlight the huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home and take advantage of the good weather.::To welcome…
To acknowledge the letter sent by Minister Noonan to local authorities re dog attacks during the lambing season::To ensure that people are aware of the potential dangers of any dogs being allowed to roam freely especially at this time of the year.::To call on Minister Malcolm…
To encourage farmers to share their views on Bord na Móna's peatland rehabilitation projects' at an upcoming IFA meeting::To make Oireachtas members aware of farmers' issues on Bord na Móna Peatlands Climate Action Scheme, which aims to rehabilitate and restore approx. 33,000…
That the Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan will extend burning of gorse into March due to inclement wet weather in January and February::That farming is maintained in these areas, otherwise these areas would go wild and wildfires would significantly increase.
• The Government must introduce in 2020 a pilot programme of gorse burning under supervision in the month of March and hedge cutting of roadside hedges in August, as provided for under the Heritage Act 2018.
Government support for the National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme
To highlight that Minister Madigan has failed to take account of how farmers manage their hill land responsibly and where land is burnt, it is done in a managed way.::To point out that wildfires can be avoided if the window for burning included the month of March, which was…
Gorse Buring - that the dates for the burning season are brought in line with the UK and Northern Ireland. This is necessary as the region encompassing Ireland and Britain has the same type of climate and environmental challenges::Hedge Cutting - with the nesting season now…
That the Government would prioritise the Heritage Bill 2016 and ensure its passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas
That the Government would prioritise the Heritage Bill 2016 and ensure its passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas