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.
To invite the Taoiseach to the IFA 70th AGM Dinner::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner::To invite the Ministers for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner
Outline the priorities of ICOS in relation to the new programme for government including the retention of the Nitrates Derogation and implementation of an Income Volatility Measure.
Meeting with politicians at the National Ploughing Championships and discussing farm policy issues.
To set out ICMSA issues that should be considered as part of the Programme for Government and to secure meaningful measures in the Programme for Government for the agriculture sector.
To emphasise the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.::To advocate for budget funding to support low-income beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers.::To highlight the importance of addressing the mental health struggles experienced by many farmers.::To draw attention to key…
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
To highlight the need for additional supports for beef, suckler, sheep & tillage famers.
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
That the Nitrates Derogation must be retained. There are approximately 7,000 farms in derogation across all farming enterprises in Ireland. While the derogation will have a major direct impact on their incomes, the unseen consequences of losing the derogation in rural Ireland…
To propose that the suckler herd in Ireland which is a key national resource that must be protected through meaningful direct supports.::That all trade deals, most particularly Mercosur, that provide increased access to our key EU market for beef must be rejected.::That…
To propose that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) support a breeder focused incentive scheme for thoroughbred and sport horses through Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) respectively to support Irish grassroots equine…
That the targeted support for suckler cows must be built to a minimum of €300/cow to provide economic viability and long-term sustainability of the sector through generational renewal, maintain its positive contribution to our climate target ambitions and drive of the socio…
That a multiannual scheme for farmers is needed, with a payment of €100 per calf for the rearing phase of these animals.
That Government must return the Wildlife Control Programme primarily to a density reduction programme to reduce the prevalence of TB and provide the resources to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the programme in TB areas.
That long-standing agreements in relation to payment for TB testing must be fully honoured. This includes the legislatively required pre/post movement 30-day test requirement.
To propose that the seed potato sector receives continued financial support to encourage increased production.::That a temporary derogation must be put in place to allow seed potato to come from the U.K. until our domestic market for seed production is re-established.
To propose that the funding and long term political support to develop and expand this structure must be provided.