Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
• Greater flexibility is required in farm schemes so that tillage farmers can qualify for higher grant rate payments, particularly in relation to TAMS and GLAS. • Measures must be introduced to address the issue of quality assured Irish grain being undermined by imported…
• Annual funding of €10m for the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is critical to the expansion of the sector and to meet the demand for investment, evidenced by the oversubscription of the scheme in previous years.::• The…
• The 8% forest premium cut taken from forest owners in 2009 must be reinstated, and the farmer premium differential be reintroduced.::• The forestry portfolio must be the responsibility of the senior Minister for Agriculture in order to demonstrate the Government's commitment…
• Irish Equine Centre - The Government must provide increased support for the Irish Equine Centre to allow for the centre's upgrading.::• 30-Day Foal Notification - Since January 2019, breeders are required to notify Weatherbys Ireland within 30 days of the birth of a foal born…
• Farmers are entitled to full compensation on all designated land while those designations apply.::• Funding for the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme must be increased from the current level of €1m to €10m annually.::• The scheme must apply in all designated areas with payments related to…
To highlight that there is a severe income crisis across most of the main farming sectors, driven by unviable prices below the cost of production, high input costs and reducing direct payments. Tackling the farm income crisis and spreading economic recovery to rural Ireland must…
• The Government must negotiate a new Charter in the context of CAP post 2020.::• The new Charter must review all schemes to ensure timely payments to farmers within the deadlines set down.::• Farm inspections must not hold up payments.::• Further development of a yellow-card…
• The recommendations in the Agricultural Appeals Office review must be implemented and an Independent Chairman, with farmer representation appointed.
• The Government must press the EU Commission to conduct a full Union Interest Test and explore options to provide redress for farmers.::• The Government must call on the EU Commission to terminate the AD measures on ammonium nitrate in the upcoming expiry review and suspend the…
• Meaningful incentives and reliefs are necessary to encourage farmers to purchase side by sides (two persons) or gators (covered) which are inherently safer than ATV/ Quads.::• A Farm Safety Scheme with increased funding for health and safety equipment is required under…
• The Local Link evening service must be rolled out to operate 12 months of the year in each local authority area.::• Services such a ridesharing, grocery delivery and taxi transportation network s must be introduced in rural areas, similar to the Uber model.
• Where farmers incur yield and income losses through compliance with regulations in the provision of water to local communities, local authorities must work with Irish Water and provide compensation for these restrictions e.g. exclusion zones.::• The duplication of water…
• Ongoing funding be made available for the maintenance of our river systems.::• Farmers adjacent to the River Shannon continue to experience flooding problems and the focus must be on river maintenance and dealing with the various pinch points which restrict water flow.::• The…
• Rural Fibre Network A fibre network that meets the speeds and data usage of today's and future requirements, and demonstrates results to provide consistent high speeds and throughput at peak times.::• Affordable Fibre Product Affordable broadband product offerings for all…
• The LCDC/ Leader process must be reviewed to improve uptake of funds and ensure that vital EU Leader funds support farmers, rural dwellers and communities.