Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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To highlight that the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) aims to achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful industrial emissions across the EU but it includes Agriculture within its remit and will have profound and detrimental…
To emphasise that the proposed principles under the Soil Health Law must include safeguards that ensure the law does not negatively impact farmers livelihoods in the short-term by increasing operational costs and reducing productivity. These safeguards are not included in…
To propose that the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must continue to support Producer Organisations (POs) for all sectors.::To propose that the costs, rules, regulations and administrative burden, including reporting and inspections of producer Organisations (POs), be…
That Irish MEPs must be part of a national effort to retain the current nitrates derogation.::- Ireland has a unique grass-based system and there must be recognition for this from the EU.::- Over 30 measures have been introduced at farm level since 2020 . These measures must be…
To propose that a National Biomethane Strategy should be developed that allows full farm participation in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and the confidence to invest in Anaerobic Digestion (AD).::That full reflection of the emissions savings realised from the production of biomethane…
To highlight how economic burdens and bureaucracy are strangling farmers across Ireland and the EU. Farmers need a period of predictability and stability in the years ahead. It is imperative to ensure that new EU strategies and legislative projects are based on science and high…
To highlight that the proposed Nature Restoration Law, which seeks to restore ecosystems, habitats and species across the EU's land and sea areas, aims to fulfil this commitment but it has been hugely controversial since first proposed by the European Commission in June…
To highlight that the Framework needs to ensure that the definition for additionality does not create an unfair penalty for farmers who had been innovative and forward-thinking enough to adopt beneficial practices in advance of the Framework being introduced. Acknowledgement of…
To highlight that plant disease outbreaks are increasing and farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by the importation of plants, wood and wood products into Ireland.::To propose that, with the Plant Health Regulation scheduled for revision as part of…
To highlight that the role and contribution of Irish and European farmers and food production to society is increasingly being de-valued, including amongst our elected representatives.::To highlight that there is a diminished intergenerational connectivity with farming, a lack…
That CAP funding must be increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security.::- The global demand for grain, meat and dairy is increasing. If these are not produced in Ireland they will be produced elsewhere with higher(negative) environmental impact.::That…
To emphasise that farmers need a fair income and Standard of living for current and future generations.::- To increase the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding to better align with increased objectives and possible EU enlargement, or reduce the conditionality requirements on…
To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.::To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial…
To highlight that it is imperative to support the Parliament and Council to reach a decision on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to ensure that Ireland is not left on the competitive backfoot in terms of crop production relative to other international producers who have…
To highlight that the EU guidelines for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas (2022/C 485/01) prevent Member States from providing compensation and annual premium per hectare on forests that need to be restored as a result of damage from plant…