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.
Establishment of a Beef Market Task Force to address the market failure in the beef sector where producers were forced to take prices below the cost of production. The work of the taskforce is ongoing. The results secured by end 2019 were:::- The introduction of a new in-spec…
Invitation to sit on the Committee for Agri-food Strategy to 2030::To highlight that any policy debate about the future of the sector has to be more farmer focused and the new strategy must contain measurable targets for farmer profitability and viability.::To point out that…
Obtain support for farmers in managing increased numbers of dairy calves on farms, and in securing optimal welfare conditions for calves at every point of the production/sale/export chain::To welcome the €1.5m grant aid support package for calf feeding systems
Eradication of TB within the shortest feasible timeframe with adequate and fair compensation for the impact of the programme on farmers' livelihoods during this process.
Support required for the Agricultural sector and specifical vulnerable sectors such as the beef sector and the mushroom sector in the event of a hard deal brexit
To secure further amendments to the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill that (i) the eligibility criteria to qualify for the three year cap would be extended to include leased farms and (ii) the five-year clawback would be reviewed.::Due to the significant delays in the…
To review rejected applicants in the Organic Farm Scheme::To seek a meeting with the Minister of State::To highlight that the OFS is an important measure under the Rural Development Programme
Government support for the National Parks and Wildlife Farm Plan Scheme
To establish a statutory Commission of Investigation into the beef sector, which would establish processor and retailer margins along the supply chain and be a necessary first step to establish trust between farmers, processors and retailers.::A price commitment from the…
To request a meeting following the roll-over in Budget 2020 of the BEEP scheme funding and new additional funding for proposed animal welfare and dairy beef weighing::To have engagement and consultation with the Department of Agriculture on plans for the scheme in 2020::To…
To put on the record IFA's position on the 30-month age rule and other criteria applied by meat factorues to receive a 12c/kg 'in-spec' bonus payment::To out on the record that IFA's position has always been that all prime cattle from Quality Assured herds should receive a QA…
To highlight that the increase of the Carbon Tax on Marked Gas Oil (MGO) will have a negative impact on agricultural production costs in Ireland, resulting in a reduction of the profitability of Irish agriculture. The use of Agricultural Contractors (ACs) is the most efficient…
To highlight on Europe's future trade arrangements with the UK and the UK's determination to pursue an independent trade policy, IFA is concerned that disruptions to the UK market, through the imposition of tariff barriers, border checks, certification requirements, or other…
Revised Withdrawal Agreement - to highlight that IFA supports the new Protocol because it avoids a hard border in Ireland.::The revised Withdrawal Agreement includes a new Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland, which replaces the backstop and will come into effect when the…
To highlight that the Political Declaration is a non-legally binding document which sets out the ambitions of both sides for their future relationship. The changes here reflect the new UK government's stated intentions to pursue an independent trade policy. The Political…