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 highlight to the Government that negotiation with farmers on their future has to take place.::To highlight that farm families are genuinely concerned about their future. There is deep frustration that every policy of Government, including their proposed National Strategic…
To highlight that the new stakeholder forum for suckler and beef farmers introduced by the Minister, must be equipped with powers to have a meaningful impact on the income of livestock farmers.::To highlight that the Minister also gave a commitment to the Taskforce to implement…
To welcome the new Sheep Welfare reference periods which are worth over €2m more for farmers in the scheme.::To acknowledge the new reference periods for the scheme provide established flocks with the higher of 2017, or the original 2014/2015 reference years, for payment…
To highlight that the recommendation to end the transport of unweaned calves would be devastating for the Irish dairy sector.::To highlight that the European Parliament's Committee on Inquiry on the Protection of Animals During Transport (ANIT) Committee will bring forward…
To highlight recent correspondence of Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe to the main financial institutions querying lending to young farmers.::To seek that the Green Party leader would ask Mr. Cuffe to withdraw his correspondence immediately.::There are a number of facts we wish to…
To highlight that there are no savings in the forestry budget. The underspend is a direct result of this Government's failure to meet planting targets because of the forest licensing crisis and the lack of supports for farmers whose ash plantations have been devastated by Ash…
To acknowledge the change in the law regarding rights of way and easements. These changes removed the date of November 30th for land owners to register rights of way and easements under the existing legal process.::To welcome the commitment that the Minister for Justice gave,…
To highlight that the option for the sheep factories to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) must be provided to farmers who prefer to be paid this way.::To highlight that IFA has met Meat Industry Ireland on this issue and set out farmers' demands to have this facility provided,…
To highlight that poultry growers are caught in a classic cost-price squeeze which must be addressed urgently.::To highlight that European Commission data shows that the price of chicken has remained stagnant since 2017, while farm costs such as labour, electricity, water,…
To highlight that the preliminary estimate from CSO showing an increase of 18% in farm income could be a very different picture in 12 months' time.
To highlight the ongoing challenge and impact of Brexit on Irish and European agriculture.::To call for swift political solutions and intervention on the specific barriers to trade which will impact farmers in the EU and the UK.::To acknowledge the Brexit Adjustment Reserve,…
The prioritization of generational renewal in the CAP strategic document::Funds for the forgotten farmers::Increased financial support for young farmers in the final cap strategic document
The minimum allocation of 4% of direct payments ringfenced for young farmers.::Inclusion of specific measures to not stunt growth of young farmers in the industry
The setting up of the CPD steering group by DAFM
To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.