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.
Concerns around Department of Agriculture's 'objection' process around Bord Bia's application for PGI status for 'Irish grass-fed beef'::Proper engagement with farmers who are key stakeholders in this process.::Crucial that the application has broad support amongst farmers.::It…
To highlight the concerns with regards to the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands::Proposal is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers.::IFA is opposed to the new regulation as it will place excessive restrictions on farmers carrying out their…
To highlight the importance of all parts of the Food Chain remaining operational and marts are able to function as we prepare for the busy Autumn trade in event of further government restrictions due to COVID-19.::To demonstrate that the food supply chain of farming, processing…
Increase the awareness of the threat of ASF to Ireland's pig industry and to look for political support to increase funding for the National Disease Control Centre and it role in implementing Ireland's National African Swine Fever (ASF) control measures.::Support for an…
To secure continued funding of the organic farm scheme::To ensure any future re-opening of the scheme is correctly managed. The last reopening of the scheme was based on a flawed pointed system, in which smaller farm holdings were discriminated against::To emphasise the need for…
Funding for the Horticulture Sector::The provision of €1m in funding for the National Food Ombudsman is a step in the right direction to tackling Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the food supply chain. The Government now needs to go beyond the EU Directive on UTPs and tackle…
IFA is seeking a reform of the forest licence system so forest owners does not have to wait longer than 4 months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014.::Forest road and felling/thinning licence applications that are in the system for more than four months…
To influence policy and reduce consequences of flooding in the South Galway / Shannon areas::That the OPW would manage water levels on the Shannon river by dropping the level from the end of the summer season, while ensuring that it doesnt cause problems further…
Announcement and roll-out of the Covid-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme worth €1.5m has ended on a somewhat positive note for the Irish shellfish industry::Adoption of EU Commission amended regulations to allow Member States to redirect available EMFF funds in response to the…
Establishment of an Agricultural Appeals Review Panel to include a farmer nominee and an Independent Chair. This will enhance the appeals process and provide greater assurance to farmers.::Farmers do not perceive the current appeals office to be sufficiently independent.::IFA…
To progress the amendment to the Nursing Home Support Scheme legislation and introduce a three year cap on family farms subject to certain criteria being met.
To highlight that while meeting the climate targets will be a challenge, farmers are ready to play their part::To highlight the frustration for farmers is that they are getting no credit for the carbon they are sequestrating on their farms. The net carbon position on farms must…
To highlight that farmers are committed to reducing emissions::That the focus would be on supporting farmers to adopt specific mitigation measures and technologies to imporve productivity and efficiency on farms. This will achieve emissions reduction.::That Government policy…
That farmers would be in the majority on the monitoring group to oversee the grass-fed Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI)::Change of IFA Nominee on the Taskforce::To emphasise the importance of developing a suckler brand to complement the Grass-Fed PGI. That this would be…
To influence policy and ensure rollover of the scheme into 2021.::To welcome the issuing of the BDGP payments to farmers.::To highlight that the number of farmers who met the key 50% female replacement requirement of 4 or 5 star animals is important.::To make the case for…