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 a labour cost support scheme specifically for horticulture, acknowledging the sector's unique challenges.::To propose a halting on the GEP roadmap for horticultural employers to prevent further disproportionate wage inflation.::To propose the immediate establishment…
To propose that funding for the scheme be increased to €15m (from €8.5million in 2024) to meet the demand for investment, evidenced by the oversubscription of the scheme in previous years, particularly last year.::To propose that consideration is given to the inclusion of…
To highlight that the Irish mushroom sector requires tailored capital support to adopt automation and robotics. This investment is crucial for enabling the Irish mushroom sector to remain competitive globally in the export-led, rural-based sector. Automation is the only viable…
To propose that a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.
To propose that the baling assistance payment must be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.
To propose that the seed potato sector receives ringfenced financial support to encourage increased production.
To propose that full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::To propose that there is clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.
To propose that::• Funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the land area under organic production.::• The participation payment should be maintained.::• An additional payment is required for the first 3 hectares of organic…
Broiler-Specific Flat Rate Addition VAT Rate::To propose the introduction of a poultry broiler-specific FRA VAT rate.::To propose that broiler farming should be included in the Teagasc National Farm Survey, providing data to the CSO to calculate the broiler poultry specific…
Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…
To propose::• If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land, and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::• Farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Reliefs as…
To gather information from the Minister for Health on what measures her department is taking to stop novel nicotine products, such as nicotine pearls, from entering and being sold on the Irish marketplace.::To gather information from the Minister for Health regarding what powers…
To seek a meeting to discuss the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation.::To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation and the needs of cardiovascular patients.
To seek attendance of Oireachtas members to a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group to discuss women's health.::To raise awareness of female cardiovascular health and to seek support for measures to address disparities in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes::To thank…
To seek information from the Minister for Health on whether legislation is being considered here similar to that set to be introduced in the UK that will create a smoke-free generation by banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.::To raise awareness…