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.
Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…
To highlight the critical need for commitment from Government to ensure the economic potential and sustainable future of the Irish Aquaculture Industry.::To prioritise immediate action in implementing a functioning aquaculture licensing system which is key to any future…
That the Office proposed under the Bill should be called the National Food Regulator.::That the maximum fine for offences under the terms of the Bill be increased to €10million or 10 per cent of global turnover, whichever is greater, to act as a deterrent.::The key…
IFA requires that the Bill must facilitate prescribing for antiparasitic products by Qualified Persons. This can be achieved by recognising the procedures currently in place where Responsible Persons have fulfilled this function in National Law since 2007 under accreditation…
Farmers are custodians of the environment and understand their responsibility to comply with regulations to protect and improve water quality, IFA have the following observations to make on the Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022::Where water…
To highlight how the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) proposals on Nature Restoration Targets are extremely ambitious and would remove significant areas of land from active agricultural production. The effect on farmers and the wider rural community needs to…
To seek a meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State Peter Burke on IFA's proposed amendments to the Bill.::IFA's proposed amendments to the Bill are as Follows Part 1 Preliminary and General - Interpretation, Section 2 (1) - The current interpretation of both…
To emphasise how Farm Schemes, funded either through the Common Agricultural Policy or National Exchequer, are a critical source of income each year for family farms, helping support their environmental, social and economic sustainability.::Dependence on Direct Payments::The…
To outline IFA's position on the dispensing of Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers.::IFA has a clearly set out long standing policy in relation to veterinary medicine usage on farms. Veterinary Medicines are vital tools for us as farmers to ensure we…
To highlight how farmers can contribute to emissions reduction while continuing to produce food through a sustainable food system.::To focus on how to reduce emissions per unit of nutrition - there is an increasing world population therefore the world will need more food, not…
Awareness of the work of Ruhama and influence on policy relating to Domestic, Sexual Gender Based Violence
Published name "Ruhama" equals CRO name "RUHAMA" (CRO 209799) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…
Strengthen power to SIPO. Allocation of energy credit. Funding security and maintenance of school programme . Establish and resource Traveller CDP. Protection for Travellers from eviction. Traveller education exclusion. Removal of eviction legislation.
Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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.
Information on the strategic importance of the industry & level of achievement.
increase awareness of how a lack of access to land for young farmers is having a detrimental effect on generational renewal