Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)
Epilepsy Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: For the mayors/deputy mayors to submit a motion at their next council meeting.
Details: Contacted all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral Global , ...
Officials: Niamh Kennedy, Kevin Callan, Peter Conlan, TP O'Reilly, Paddy O'Rourke, Declan Bree, Donna Sheridan, Paschal Fitzmaurice, ...
Methods: Email
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for the implementation Family Carers Ireland’s Local Election Manifesto ask around the Differential Rent Scheme
Details: Differential Rent Scheme
Officials: Donna McGettigan, Caroline Winstanley, Jennifer Whitmore, Robert O'Donoghue, Helen Uchechukwu Ogbu, John Dwyer, Teddy O'Sullivan Casey, Mary Bohan, ...
Methods: Andrew Rooney - Email
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
2025-01-17
Intent: To continue to invest in Carlow town centre::To improve infrastructure throughout the county
Details: The County Carlow business community is resilient and optimistic, despite the many challnges that business faces at the minute, but we cannot afford to be complacent and must continue to strive for further economic development and growth.
Officials: Coilín O'Reilly, Ben Ward, Ken Murnane, Paul Doogue, Fintan Phelan, John Pender, Andrea Dalton, Catherine Callaghan
Methods: Speech and discussions at Chamber President's Lunch event - Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-21
Intent: To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::To propose that farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Reliefs as it is with CAT Agricultural Relief, where it is defined as agricultural land.::To propose that, where a non-farmer buys forestry, the standard commercial rate of stamp duty should apply to the full value of land and timber. This is required to ensure forestry remains primarily in the hands of genuine farmers.::That the proposed Payment Ecosystem Service (PES) payment under the new programme will require farmers to erode further productive areas to qualify for the payment. This is unacceptable and needs to be amended before it is introduced. Farmers should be paid to manage the land they are required to provide as areas for biodiversity enhancement, broadleaves and environmental requirements.::They
Details: Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-21
Intent: To propose the retention of Flat rate addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible (1st January)::To propose the inclusion of Additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic water troughs as eligible for VAT reclaim via VAT 58 process.::To propose accelerated capital allowances for animal health monitoring systems, auto calf feeders and hoof-care equipment::To propose Zero VAT / Accelerated capital allowances for investments to improve on-farm efficiency and/or support transition to net zero emissions.::To propose accelerated Capital Allowance [ACA] Scheme farm safety equipment [50% write off over two years] extended to end Dec 2026 - Budget 2024).::To propose temporary reduction in the VAT rate for select agri related products/ services currently at standard rate or 13.5% rate.::To highlight that Vat is currently charge on Carbon Tax. This is double taxatio
Details: VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose that Government considers funding mechanisms made available by the European Commission to assist Irish aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses coupled with increasing input costs.::To propose that a ‘Temporary Crisis Scheme' to allow for financial compensation to operators in the aquaculture sector for their income forgone and additional costs incurred must be made available to ALL aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses coupled with increasing input costs for aquaculture business and eligibility criteria must reflect that – consideration must be given to activating these measures using national funds::To propose that sufficient funding and adequate and appropriate resources must be allocated to ensure full implementation of all the recommendations of the Independent Aquaculture Licensing Review & the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030::To propose that sufficient funding and appropriate resour
Details: Aquaculture
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be made on land converted into tillage in year one, followed by a maintenance payment of €250/ha in year two. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.
Details: IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Charlie McConalogue, Amii McKeever, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose the establishment of a national disease culling team for poultry to be fully funded.::To propose adequate Disease Compensation. The current compensation scheme for farmers affected by disease outbreaks only partially compensates farmers of certain stock.::To propose a full write down of expenditure (ACA) in year one accounts for 3 phase electricity upgrade.::To propose increased educational and research funding through Teagasc.::To propose engagement with IFA on additional items for poultry producers under TAMS.
Details: Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose that an appropriate compensation scheme, funded independently of CAP, is required to ensure farmers currently affected by designation are adequately compensated for the farming restrictions placed on them and to account for loss of earnings and land devaluation::Compensation should be permanent and in place as long as the designation is in place. A ‘no compensation, no designation' policy should apply. IFA oppose any further designations on farmland until current designations have been adequately compensated for and existing system inefficiencies redressed.::To propose that no further restrictions should apply to lands currently designated. Instead, increased support (advisory, financial etc.) should be provided, and agricultural activity should be allowed to continue.::To propose that meaningful consultation and engagement with farmers is required before the imposition of any designation, with a mechanism provided for farmers wishing to appeal the proposed designation. The
Details: Designate Area Payments
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose that existing stock reliefs should be extended to the end of 2027, with the general stock relief of 25% relief temporarily increased to 50% until 31st December 2025 to prevent tax issues for farmers in a year of high costs and poor cashflow.::To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all qualifying young trained farmers under 40 years of age at the execution of a transfer deed.::To propose that,to increase uptake, the relief should be extended to a young farmer's off-farm income for three of the five years to allow the young farmer to invest some off-farm income to develop and expand the farm::To propose that the percentage of farm assets a transferor must agree to transfer to the successor should be reduced.::To propose that The age limit of 40 is reta
Details: Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...