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 farmers would receive direct targeted aid of €200/ suckler cow::That the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) would be re-opened to allow new applicants in 2017
To demonstrate contribution of the sector on a county by county on employment, output and value
That the vital role of the RVLs is retained, recognising the service they provide both for individual farmers and the agri-sector.::That the RVLs receive increased funding and that the facilities are upgraded to enhance services to farmers.::That the State ensures that the very…
That the following key principles are carried out between farmer borrowers with credit difficulties and loan owners, in order to achieve a sustainable outcome for both parties::1. That there would be no forced sale of farming assets that would undermine the viability of the…
To highlight the damaging impact on and threat to family farms resulting from the purchase of distressed farm loans by 'vulture funds' in recent years::To highlight IFA's concern that these funds are seeking short-term debt recovery on long-term debts through the sale of assets,…
That the 37,100 farmers in ANCs in Connacht must be full protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €74.3m::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current allocation of €205m to €250m::That payment rates are…
That the 7,050 farmers in ANCs in North Leinster must be full protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €13.3m::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current allocation of €205m to €250m::That payment rates…
That payments due to farmers would be made without delay::That Minister Creed would immediately pursue with the European Commission the IFA proposal that all farmers awaiting GLAS payments are now paid and that any issues surrounding GLAS plans would be sorted at a later…
Support for the the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act the Bill allow landowners or their agents, for a pilot period of two years, to manage vegetation in hedges and ditches during August.::In the case of the burning of gorse, to enable regrowth of grassing lands, support…
To ensure a strong CAP budget post 2020. This is critical for farm incomes, farm output and wider economic activity::As per the original objectives of the CAP set out in the Treaty of Rome, a reshaped CAP post 2020 must ensure a fair standard of living for farmer. The Basic…
To create awareness of possible shortages of fresh milk from ROI specialist, contracted producers in the face of increasingly difficult economic conditions.::To highlight the changes to the remit and governence provisions of the National Milk Agency to improve its ability to…
That the derogation continues::That the transitional arrangements are included in the full scope of the Nitrates Regulations review
That the hen harrier locally-led scheme benefits farmers::That the project team announced by Minister creed gets to work immediately with farmers so that schemes can be devised that will help to address the restrictions that designations have on their land and the impact these…
That landowners and IFA must be consulted in advance of route selection and publication of a defined route::That all efforts must be made to secure voluntary agreements with landowners. There should be no threat of the compulsory acquisition of land::That the integrity of farm…
Continuation of nitrates derogation::Extension of pig and poultry transitional arrangements::Ending of duplication of water quality monitoring