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 address the unnecessary management and costs burdens on farmers with the increased number of empty BVD samples recorded.::That charges for empty samples by laboratories would be discontinued::To provide a sampling tag to farmers when a sample has been identified as empty.
Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…
To review proposal that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid - June, to review the commencement of this requirement until the end of 2019. Allowing farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time-frame for compliance.::That everything…
That the retention of free trade in agriculture and food products between the EU and UK is a priority.::If the UK wants continued access to the EU market, the EU must insist that the UK will not be free to open their markets to low standard or low products from outside the…
There must be a strong CAP budget. It must have two elements; Direct Payments supporting active farmers and a well-funded Rural Development Programme::Our European Leaders must provide a strong budget. That Member States will have to contribute more to the EU budget to make up…
That farm safety remains a significant challenge for the agriculture sector.::To deepen farmers understanding of the safety risk on their farm and to empower them to improve safety, by facilitating and supporting shared learning and co-operation between farmers locally.::To…
To reverse the decline of Rural towns and villages : New business start-up should receive incentives, such as exemption from rates, for an initial time period and relief from capital gains tax, to encourage innovation and enterprise.::That double tax relief is provided on rental…
Requesting a review on the commencement of the requirement, that 50% of slurries have to be spread by mid-June, until the end of 2019. This will allow farmers to purchase the necessary low emission equipment and provide a reasonable time frame for compliance.::That everything…
That the Department of Agriculture support under TAMS the uptake and use of low emission slurry spreading technology on farms in Ireland::To increase the investment limit::To raise the investment limit to €300,000 for Pigs and Poultry
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 oppose the proposals by the Law Reform Commission to pay less to farmers for their land under Compulsory Purchase Orders
Agree on priorities, put industry case forward, hear of plans to implement report::To discuss the range of issues raised at a hearing of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & the Marine::To ensure the speediest possible implementation of the independent…
To seek earliest possible dates and clear timelines for implementation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine::Follow up letter to meeting held with Department on various Aquaculture issues.
That the European Commission does not increase its beef offer in the Mercosur Trade Negotiations.::That the European Commission does not agree to a Mercosur deal involving a major increase in substantial beef imports form Brazil at the same time as we face into the serious…
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…