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 call for more meaningful action from Government as dog attacks on livestock continue.::To highlight that farmers are facing an uphill battle as dog attacks on livestock escalate following further attacks on the Dublin/Wicklow border in recent days.::To highlight that the…
To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to provide more training events for farmers in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP).::To highlight that there have only been five dates announced and as the training requirement of the scheme must be…
To call on the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to review his decision to exclude the dribble bar from the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) 3.
To highlight that Budget 2025 measures are not enough for income crisis in farming.::That the increase in supports for suckler cows, sheep and dairy beef calves will be some help to farmers in the drystock sector. However, the reality is that these sectors need more support as…
To ensure that the Irish Government are steadfast in opposing any trade deal such as Mercosur which would have very damaging consequences for farming communities.::To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships…
To highlight that the Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) requirements proposed to come into effect from 1st January 2025 for farms stocked between 100 and 130kgs organic N must be deferred and reviewed.::To stress that the majority of farms in this category are small scale dry…
To agree a new protocol for farm inspections between IFA and Local Authorities::To showcase the extensive measures being undertaken on farms to protect watercourses and enhance biodiversity, while producing high-quality food.::To set out an agreed set of principles for farm…
To highlight that the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation SI signed by the Minister for Agriculture is a missed opportunity to broaden the supply base for farmers in sourcing vaccines that are categorised as POM (E) (Prescription Only Exempt) medicines.::To propose that…
To propose that the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine must avail of Commission-approved flexibilities and ensure maximum payments are delivered on time to all farmers, starting with the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments.::To highlight that the European…
To highlight the impact of global events such as Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine over the last seven years on the cost of doing business for farmers.::To highlight that the average increase in costs across all sectors from 2017 - 2023 has been 73%. The most impacted sectors,…
1. Awareness of Oireachtas members about the new online equine e-passport system ::2. Highlight the importance of digital systems in the context of accurate animal welfare and traceability records. ::3. Need for future supports of legislation and funding to enhance equine…
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.
To highlight that Irish and European farmers have continually voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement which has the potential to decimate the Irish and European beef and poultry sectors. Despite this, the European Commission continues to press…
To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…