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 what the UK's decision to leave the EU will mean to the Irish farming and agri-food sector and the vulnerability on key production sectors.::To outline the importance of the Ireland-UK agri-food trading relationship, especially for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pigmeat and…
That the agreement between the EU27 and the UK, which was endorsed at a special European Council meeting in Brussels on 25 November, is critically important for the orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU on 29th March 2019.::To highlight the strong statements by the Presidents…
Support for 13 recommendations set out in the submission which would support the development of wind energy in Ireland.
To highlight that there is massive concern among all farmers and especially livestock farmers about prices and exports to our most important export market in the UK.::To highlight that Government needs to come forward with a comprehensive programme of supports that will address…
To welcome the roll-out of GLAS payments to 33,000 participants in the scheme::That the Minister address outstanding issues related to 2016 and 2017 GLAS payments as well as ensuring that the final 15% is paid as soon as possible
That the maximum payout of over €800m to farmers is paid in the 70% advance payment::That farmers see the the benefits of the online system, under which all applications had to be made in 2018
That the ANC increase in payment next year would be followed by a higher allocation in the scheme from €250m to €300m post 2020.
That the Minister and the Department of Agriculture Officials would be vigilant on all imports, to ensure all animals are screened on arrival into Ireland to minimise the risk of disease introduction to the country
To inform the Minister for Agriculture of the IFA National Council unanimous decision not to attend the Beef Forum meeting on October 3rd::To inform the Minister, that instead livestock farmers would be holding a protest outside the Forum over their frustration with the lack of…
To inform Oireachtas members on the scale of UTPs and demonstrate why the EU Directive is so urgently needed::To highlight the imbalance of power in the food supply chain::To welcome the initiative by EU Commissioner Phil Hogan to address the imbalance in the food supply…
A strong CAP with an increased budget to allow for inflation and any extra actions farmers have to take on as part of the new CAP and to protect farmers' interests when the UK exits the EU::Request to meet with An Taoiseach on CAP / MFF::MFF – Funding for the EU Budget should be…
That there is a solutions focused approach to addressing the climate challenge::To minimise restrictions place on farmers due to climate change
To address the hightened crime activity in rural areas::To establish a Rural Crime Task Force, similar to the UK::To highlight the need for a more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, information exchange to increase the level of visibility and…
The provision of a competitive veterinary service to farmers::To make known IFA's objection to the Veterinary Council guidelines for veterinary practioners
To highlight IFA's campaign both at home with Governments and in Europe, for a rebalancing of power in the food supply chain, to deliver a viable price for farmers, and a return on their work and investment.::To demonstrate that across Member States, there is recurring evidence…