Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-20
Intent: To discuss a review process for the scheme::To establish what payments have been made to date::That there would be a reduction in the administrative burden::That veterinary fees would be abolished::That there would be a replacement of the veterinary plan by the use of faecal sampling::That there would be flexibility in the timing of meetings to include weekends and later than 8pm::That there would be a relaxation of the 60% final meeting attendance rule::Increase in the number of events from 1 to 2 and a corresponding reduction in meetings::To improve the standard of facilitators, there is a need for continuous professional development::Reopening of the KT for new groups and increasing the max number in a KT Group from 18 in certain instances up to a max of 25::Where farmers drop out of a KT, they should be allowed to be replaced::Payments of KT must be made within two months of the end of the contract year
Details: Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme
Officials: Michael Creed, Jonathan Hoare, Aidan O'Driscoll, Paul Dillon, Sean Keevy, Áine Kilroy, Bill Callanan, Pat Deering, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-18
Intent: That farmers whose lands were burnt through no fault of their own, would have due process when receiving their 2017 Basic Payment
Details: 2017 Basic Payment Scheme
Officials: Michael Creed, Jonathan Hoare, Aidan O'Driscoll, Paul Dillon, Sean Keevy, Áine Kilroy, Bill Callanan, Pat Deering, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-18
Intent: To secure a fodder scheme for farmers who lost fodder to extreme weather conditions in 2016::To establish what the Teagasc analysis showed and what the plan to implement recommendations is
Details: Fodder Scheme for the Northwest
Officials: Michael Creed, Jonathan Hoare, Aidan O'Driscoll, Paul Dillon, Sean Keevy, Áine Kilroy, Bill Callanan, Colm Hayes, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-18
Intent: To establish the State of play on the Review at EU level::To secure the Commitment in the Programme for Government of additional €25m in Budget 2018::To establish the plan for full restoration of €50m cut in Budget 2018
Details: Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs) Review
Officials: Michael Creed, Jonathan Hoare, Aidan O'Driscoll, Paul Dillon, Sean Keevy, Áine Kilroy, Bill Callanan, Colm Hayes, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-18
Intent: To secure a support scheme for farmers who lost tillage crops in 2016
Details: Tillage Scheme for 2016 Crop Losses
Officials: Michael Creed, Bill Callanan, Jonathan Hoare, Áine Kilroy, Aidan O'Driscoll, Andrew Doyle, Sean Keevy, Colm Hayes, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Letter, ...