Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 16)
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-03-04
Intent: The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) requests the government extend the current open period for the operation of hedge maintenance on public roads and farms by 16 days up until March 17, 2025.
Details: The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) requests the government extend the current open period for the operation of hedge maintenance on public roads and farms by 16 days up until March 17, 2025.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, Michael Healy-Rae, Carol Nolan, Seán Fleming, William Aird, John Clendennen
Methods: Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-03-04
Intent: Extend hedge cutting dates
Details: To request an extension of the hedge cutting deadline until Mar 17, 2025 on the grounds that Storm Eowyn has caused major disruption to work and has exacerbated the need for hedge-cutting to be done on the grounds of safety.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, William Aird, Michael Healy-Rae, Carol Nolan, Seán Fleming
Methods: Email
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Advocate for rural youth on a range on issues they face: quality broadband, access to transport alternatives, education and training barriers, succession in farming, farming schemes, healthcare etc::Seek commitments from Politicians that they will raise these issues. ::Discuss various solutions and approaches in policy to progress these issues.
Details: Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
Officials: Tim Lombard, Pippa Hackett, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Maria Walsh, Dara Calleary, Jackie Cahill, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: 3 days of the National Ploughing Championships in County Laois in September 2024 - Event / Reception
Vulcan Consulting Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To discuss concerns on Anti-Microbial / Anti-Parasitic Resistance, the duration of prescriptions, reduction of competition, the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) and the availability of Veterinary Medicines.
Details: Veterinary Medicinal Regulations.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Deirdre Gillane, Barry Cassidy, Martin Heydon
Methods: Phone call, Email
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: To ensure there was a broad understanding of business priorities ahead of the General Election and that these priorities were reflected in political party manifestos.
Details: Ibec's manifesto policy proposals
Officials: Joanne Lonergan, Majella Fitzpatrick, Laura Mannion, Deirdre Gillane, Matthew Lynch, Stephen Foley, Pat McParland, Susan Mitchell, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight the ongoing challenges facing farmers.::To engage with Government Ministers and TD's to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's Budget.::To highlight urgent issues::- Delays in Farm Payments::- Retention of the Nitrates Derogation::- Forestry - bark beetle::- Supports for the tillage sector::- Cost of doing business
Details: National Ploughing Championships 2024 - IFA Stand
Officials: Amii McKeever, Barry Cassidy, Brendan Gleeson, Charlie Flanagan, Charlie McConalogue, Ciaran Mullooly, Clodagh Higgins, Dara Calleary, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Informal communication, Social Media
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To invite the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin to address the IFA National Council ahead of the General Election.
Details: Invitation to Political Party leaders to address IFA National Council
Officials: Barry Cassidy, Charlie McConalogue, Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Jack O'Donnell, Martin Heydon, Martin Kenny, Mary Lou McDonald, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight a number of key areas of concern relating to the Finance Bill 2024. The following sets out these concerns along with proposed amendments to address same.::Conditionality associated with qualifying for Agricultural Relief::The availability of Agricultural Relief, which discounts agricultural assets by 90% to qualifying farmers on transfer, is critical to support the transfer of family farms to the next generation thereby supporting generational renewal within the agricultural sector.::The continued availability of agricultural relief to genuine farmers and their families is a key objective of IFA. In recent years, agricultural use has been availed of by investors to transfer wealth to the next generation in a tax-efficient manner. To address this, IFA proposed the following in our submission ahead of Budget 2025::• To avail of Agricultural Relief the transferor or transferee, or a combination of both, must pass the active farmer test set out under the current Agricultural r
Details: Finance Bill 2024
Officials: Aidan Davitt, Alice-Mary Higgins, Amii McKeever, Barry Cassidy, Bernard Durkan, Charlie McConalogue, Damien English, Declan O'Rourke, ...
Methods: Submission, Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To ensure that the Irish Government are steadfast in opposing any trade deal such as Mercosur which would have very damaging consequences for farming communities.::To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues regarding standards and traceability and the issues of transport emissions.
Details: Mercosur Trade Deal
Officials: Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Letter, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To emphasise that the challenges facing the Irish agriculture sector will require concerted action from all stakeholders, specifically the Government.::To stress that the viability of Irish farms and the pressures that exist for farmers must be recognised by Government.::To highlight that rising costs, increased regulation and tighter margins due to retailer dominance have all had a devastating effect on farm incomes. All stakeholders must work together to find a way to reward those who are putting in the work and investment.
Details: Farming & Food - A Sector Worth Backing
Officials: Amii McKeever, Barry Delany, Bernard Durkan, Bill Callanan, Carol Nolan, Cathal Berry, Cathal Crowe, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Event / Reception, ...