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.
To propose that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities change direction on the proposed charge increases and recognise the challenges facing the sector and introduce further transitional arrangements for farmers to minimise tariff increases.::To propose that the standard…
To propose that the current derogation on a levy on agricultural tyres must remain in place until market imbalance issues are addressed and a practical disposal system for existing waste tyres on farms is put in place.
To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::To propose the extension of Farm consolidation Relief for farmers who buy and sell agricultural land to…
To propose that to increase uptake, the relief should be extended to a young farmer's off-farm income for three of the five years, allowing the young farmer to invest some of this income in developing and expanding the farm.::To propose that the percentage of farm assets a…
To support the Programme for Government commitment to reviewing the thresholds for CAT. As land values have increased, IFA supports the increase of the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the current rate of €400,000 to €500,000.::To propose due to changing demographics…
To propose that Agricultural Relief is retained at the current rate for all genuine active farmers, where the transferor, transferee, or a combination of both, pass the active farmer test set out under the current Agricultural relief clause for a minimum of 15 years.::To propose…
To propose that Indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.::Farm Restructuring Relief (CGT)::To propose that tax relief is extended for another three years. An applicant for Farm Restructuring CGT Relief should be given approval…
To propose that general stock relief of 25% should be temporarily increased to 50% until 31st December 2026 to prevent tax issues for farmers in a year of high costs and poor cashflow.
To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of a 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose that the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) is extended to…
To propose that all farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as LESS equipment or capital investment in developing bioeconomy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from VAT.::To propose reduced excise duty…
Pension Contributions::To propose that credited social insurance contributions for Farm Assist recipients are provided, as is done for Jobseeker's Allowance/Benefit.::Backdating Credits Pre-2007::To propose extending PRSI credit entitlements to farmers who were ineligible before…
Fair Deal Reform::To propose reducing the 5-year land/business transfer clause to 3 years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose that land leased under Fair Deal should be classed as “actively farmed” to meet succession criteria.::To propose…
To propose that the current rate of Class S is retained, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.
To propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows farmers from all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::To propose that the deferred…
To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…