Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
Maintaining the food supply chain so that farming, processing and retailing can continue is essential in society at this time.::We ask that this is recognised in any further support measures or restrictions being implemented by the Government.::There would be serious animal…
Interim measures to provide a workable regulatory and trade environment to support Irish farmers and businesses in the sector
Contribution to the work of a proposed industry forum
Income Averaging 'Step-Out' flexibility: that a farmer should be allowed to ‘step-out’ of income averaging more than once in a five-year period, where they are not carrying an unpaid deferred tax amount from a previous ‘step-out’, providing a strong incentive to repay the…
Brexit support - beef farmers: in addition to the €100m (EU Commission €50m, National Government €50m) further direct support for farmers will be needed to deal with losses incurred, particularly for beef farmers, post May 2019. These ongoing losses are due to the decline in the…
To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…
Income Averaging 'Step-Out' flexibility: that a farmer should be allowed to ‘step-out’ of income averaging more than once in a five-year period, where they are not carrying an unpaid deferred tax amount from a previous ‘step-out’, providing a strong incentive to repay the…
Brexit support - beef farmers: in addition to the €100m (EU Commission €50m, National Government €50m) further direct support for farmers will be needed to deal with losses incurred, particularly for beef farmers, post May 2019. These ongoing losses are due to the decline in the…
Withdrawal of An Taisce 'Resource Pack' from schools. The pack contains comments about the consumption of meat and dairy products which are not consistent with advice given by the Department of Health regarding the importance of a balanced diet.::That this pack is withdrawn…
Moderation of government policy towards alcohol bill & more support for rural Ireland - specifically those areas off the tourist trail. Clarification on the info put forward by HSE that are not backed up in clinical fact regarding consumption of alcohol.
That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…
Support amendment in Greyhound Industry Bill 2017 that would see inclusion of white list of countries to which Irish Greyhounds can be exported.
Relevant Minister to attend a meeting in UCD
VAT reduction on non oral medicines and disinfectants taking in to account the current concentration on AMR
The HIF is seeking change, including changes in public policy, which require government support for the recommendations in the recently published 'Vision' report. The recommendations are designed to support the development of the horticulture industry in Ireland in a properous…