Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
• To provide a financial aid package to horticultural growers impacted by the current unprecedented input cost increases.::• To pay a significant financial contribution to cover at least 75% of the energy cost increases which growers can demonstrate in their monthly 2022…
To welcome the extension to the 2022 Nitrates Derogation application deadline.::To highlight that the extra week will provide much needed time for farmers wishing to apply for a derogation to gather and prepare the information required to submit the online application.::To…
To highlight that in the wake of the war in Ukraine, Kildare West Wicklow IFA decided to organise the sale to raise much-needed funds for the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. Leinster Marts came onboard to run the sale, with Kilcullen hosting their first calf sale in 20…
To highlight that North Cork farmers are concerned about the Cork to Limerick N/M20 roadway and the Mallow to Dungarvan Greenway because of the upheaval to their farming business and the need for certainty regarding compensation and the timelines for the projects.::To highlight…
To acknowledge the introduction of the Parasite Control TASAH (Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health). This is an important starting point, but more could be done to encourage farmers to get involved.::To highlight that the TASAH includes a veterinary farm visit and two…
To highlight that the existing payment arrangements and the proposals in the CAP Strategic Plan for designated land are inadequate as they don't address the fundamental issue of loss of income and the devaluation of land values.::To highlight that IFA is calling for the…
The following is the Summary of the IFA Submission to the public consultation on the Draft River Basin Management Plan for Ireland::- The draft River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) will have significant implications for farmers across all sectors of Irish Agriculture.::- IFA…
That all stakeholders would respond to the current financial crisis in the Pig industry.::To highlight that the latest drop in pig price of 4c/kg, and the rise in feed cost by €35/tonne, means every pig produced on Irish farms is losing over €35.00. A farmer with 500 sows is…
To influence change in policies for Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
To highlight the content of IFA's submission to the CAP Strategic Planning Consultation Process.::To acknowledge the move by the EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski to carry out ‘a comprehensive impact assessment' of the CAP Strategic Plans.::That the Commission…
To welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture that approval has commenced for 100% of qualified applications received by the Department under Tranche 22.::To call on the Minister of Agriculture to ensure all applicants in Tranche 22 get the opportunity to…
To highlight that the Irish pigmeat sector is currently under extreme pressure with the lack of suitable labour both on-farm and in the processing side of the industry.::To highlight that the lack of available labour is not unique to the pigmeat sector. Significant shortages of…
To highlight that farmers have not been given the assurances from the authorities that strong and robust procedures are in place around imports of sheep meat.::To highlight that it's up to our competent authorities - the Department of Agriculture, the Food Safety Authority and…
To draw immediate attention to the plight of the residents and farmers in the proximity of the Lough whose houses, sheds, farm yards and stock are threatened by rising waters. Severe winter flooding has become an annual occurrence in the area and the overflow pipeline was…
To highlight that the BEAM monies were provided to suckler and beef farmers to offset the enormous losses experienced on their farms arising from Brexit. To highlight that since the monies were committed, the Department of Agriculture has put obstacles in the way of farmers…