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.
That it was correct that the EU would set up an expert group in the first half of 2021 to analyse the life cycle of methane emissions::To highlight that the science was evolving. Research by Oxford University led by Myles Allen has demonstrated how the current methodology used…
That IFA rejects any proposal to have EPA licening of dairy farms::That any such move would be over the top and disproportionate::To highlight that dairy farmers are already heavily regulated with cross-compliance and the nitrates derogation. Farmers are also participating in…
To highlight that the newly introduced Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback) does not adequately support forest owners for the financial losses incurred and must be redesigned to support owners to reconstitute all infected plantations and remove the replanting…
To secure annual funding for Horse Sport Ireland from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
Legislative and Operational parity with Thoroughbred Racing Sector during COVID 19 restrictions
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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.
Greyhound Racing Fund should be ringfenced for welfare measures and should not include operational costs
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…
That there would be maximium payout of the 2020 farm schemes given the difficulties from COVID-19 restrictions::That 70% of the BPS would be paid out on October 16th
To ensure that the maximum number of applicants in Tranch 19 of TAMS (Targetted Agricultural Measures) are approved as soon as possible to provide certainty to farmers who are planning to carry out work.::To welcome conformation that the ANC (Areas of Natural Constraint) payment…
That a percentage of the PSO levy must be set aside for community-owned renewable projects::To highlight the benefits from community-based renewable energy projects. They provide sustainability greater economic benefits and job creation within the community and reduce the…
To welcome the contribution of the Minister for Agriculture to the TB Forum and the direction to his officials to provide the Forum members with a draft TB strategy and to initiate bi-lateral meetings with the farm organisations in particular as a matter of urgency, to develop…
To highlight that this report by the Revenue Commissioners demonstrates the struggle of generational renewal. That 37% of farmers are aged over 60, while only 24% of farmers are under 40.
To highlight that the new EU Veterinary Medicine Regulation has the potential to severely impact on competition in the supply of anthelmintics to farmers::To highlight that the regulation also threatens the future viability of Licensed Merchant stores and veterinary pharmacies…
Policy change
Ensure sustainable agriculture practices are adopted as part of Ireland's response to the climate and biodiversity crisis