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 welcome the latest figures from the EPA that indicate a net improvement in the quality of our rivers, and no change or an improvement in Nitrogen and Potassium concentrations for 63% and 76% of our catchments, respectively.::To highlight that within the priority areas of…
To welcome the overall increase in farm incomes but that it does not take from the ongoing vulnerability of the majority of Irish farmers.::To highlight that according to the Preliminary Results of the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2020, the national average farm income has…
To discuss priority issues for the farming and Agriculture Pillar as follows::That the current direction of the CAP and the Government's Climate Action Bill could shut down commercial farming in Ireland.::To highlight that a cohort of farmers, many of who are most productive…
To highlight the concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather.::To highlight the huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home and take advantage of the good weather.::To welcome…
To welcome the announcement of a significant solar farm coming onto the grid in Cork, but to highlight that the Government is failing to embrace the potential of farms to generate renewable energy.::A workable microgeneration scheme could reduce input costs, provide a…
To highlight the anger of farmers at the Forum of Consultation being taken by the Government which provides no opportunity for consultation.::That the Department extends the deadline of August 27th by at lease two weeks to give proper time for consideration.
To encourage a deeper awareness of everyday risks on farms and the practical steps needed to reduce risk.::To focus on how farm families can continually improve their approach to farm safety.::To encourage everybody to seek support and resources to maintain a resilient and…
To call on vulture fund 'Everyday' to engage constructively with IFA to agree on a solution with the family.::To welcome that the family farm was removed from an online sale following a protest at the family farm by the local branch of IFA and the County Executive with the full…
To highlight that improving soil fertility was the most significant cost-saving measure identified in the Smart Farming programme in 2020.::To highlight that farmers taking the Smart Farming challenge in 2020 identified potential savings of €1,624 or €25/ha by implementing…
To welcome the publication of the 'Food Vision 2030' strategy which must be backed by Government investment.::To highlight that what farmers want to see is what funding the Government intends to make available to back up this strategy.::That the Government comes forward with a…
To highlight that Minister McConalogue must clarify his intentions on the draft suckler scheme for 2023-2027, which is now out for public consultation as part of the new CAP Strategic Plan.::To highlight that while farmers will understand the concept of a reference year, any…
To highlight that Irish farmers can be a big part of climate action if supported. By using our natural advantage to produce carbon efficient foods, increasing the production of renewable energy on farms and with greater removal of carbon from the atmosphere, we can positively…
To highlight that the consultation process by the Department of Agriculture on the next CAP provides no opportunity for genuine consultation.::To highlight that the so-called ‘Town Hall' meetings didn't allow farmers ‘to have their voices heard' as the Minister promised. Only…
That Compulsory Bovine EID is fully funded.::To highlight that compulsory bovine EID tagging adds over €2.5m in direct costs to suckler and dairy farmers for tags alone, before the purchase of readers is factored in.::To highlight that the vast majority of suckler and dairy…
To highlight that it's deeply concerning that works on an emergency overflow pipe currently being installed in Lough Funshinagh could be delayed.::To highlight that the situation worsened radically in the last 12 months when water levels surpassed those in living memory. Many of…