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 highlight that growing crops in a temperate climate like Ireland carries risks, which can be mitigated with the use of plant protection. It's an important tool for farmers. Without it, yields will drop off significantly. The Joint Research Centre estimates they could drop by…
To highlight that said the suspected case of Foot and Mouth disease on a pig farm in Norfolk in England is a concern.::To highlight that it's critical the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and his officials are in close contact with their counterparts in Northern…
To highlight that IFA are concerned by the lack of vision in the recommendations in the Project Woodland Regulatory Review report to create a workable licencing system for forestry at farm scale.::To highlight that IFA are disappointed with the recommendation to maintain the…
To highlight that without immediate Government intervention to address the above issues and allow the harvesting of peat, the Irish horticultural sector faces wipe-out.::That the publication of the expert report on the requirements of peat for the Irish horticulture sector and…
To highlight the fears and concerns of farmers regarding the proposed Greenway and how it could impact very significantly on farmers and their property and businesses.::To highlight that IFA is opposed to any severance of farms or compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for amenity…
The sectoral emissions ceiling for Agriculture must not be higher than a 22% emissions reduction, compared to 2018. Irish farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions, however the emissions ceiling set for the sector must be achievable without…
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, which was passed in July 2021, sets a legally binding target of a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030, relative to a baseline of 2018. Under the Act, the Government is required to set sectoral emissions ceilings…
The Climate Change Advisory Council, Carbon Budget Technical report stated that the higher the agricultural emissions reduction, the larger the negative impact will be on agricultural output value and on agricultural sector income.::This is reflected in more detail in a KPMG…
The sectoral emissions ceiling for Agriculture must not be higher than a 22% emissions reduction, compared to 2018. Irish farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions, however the emissions ceiling set for the sector must be achievable without…
IFA Proposes 7 additional UTP's in the final legislation::1. Ban Below Cost Procurement of Food There must be an additional UTP to prohibit the buying of agri-food below the cost of production by food procurement managers in dominant positions. This needs to be clearly directed…
- Availability of key inputs such as fertiliser, fuel and feed. There is an urgent need to provide an inventory of fertiliser and fuel supplies followed by a full appraisal of available and projected feed supplies for the remainder of the year and next winter.::All land must be…
IFA together with Forest Industries Ireland and the Irish Timber Growers' Association have jointly called on the Government to increase supports to get trees planted.::To highlight that afforestation is stalled at 2,000 hectares per annum when it needs to be 10,000 hectares to…
A fairer and more proportionate Sick Leave Scheme
Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027 main issues and key asks in ensuring the next forestry programme works for communities, practitioners, and land owners, whilst also delivering on climate change objectives.
18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.