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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 27)
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Aindrias Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; William Aird (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter 'Chap' Cleere (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Kenny (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Lawless (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Natasha Newsome Drennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Paraic Brady (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Eileen Lynch (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Dog Control |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To urge relevant authorities to examine the implications of the deal and take measures to protect Irish sheep farmers from market disruption, ensuring a fair and sustainable sheepmeat market.
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Agricultural Markets and Trade: Protection of Irish sheep farmers from market disruption caused by increased New Zealand lamb imports |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Increase and ring-fence CAP funding for farmers.Protect the two-pillar structure; avoid merging into general EU budget. Maintain direct payments for active farmers and supports for vulnerable sectors. Cut unnecessary administration. Support rural economies, environmental goals, and social cohesion. Encourage young people to farm. Ensure the Commission’s CAP and budget proposals reflect these priorities.
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | ICSA on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2027. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Noel Grealish (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Advocate for government policies and resources supporting farmers’ mental health, raise awareness of rural challenges, influence legislation and funding on succession, isolation, and financial stress, and promote long-term, accessible mental health services and community support for farming families.
Methods: Event / Reception
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| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Connolly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel Grealish (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Enhance Policy Inclusivity: Ensure that agricultural policies reflect the needs and contributions of women in the sector.Increase Female Participation: Encourage more women to take active roles in agricultural organisations and decision-making bodies.Promote Gender Equality: Address and rectify gender imbalances in areas such as land ownership, access to grants, and recognition of women's work on farms.
Methods: Event / Reception
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| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Women in Agriculture |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Paraic Brady (Senator), Seanad; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Protection of farming livelihoods: ICSA aims to safeguard farmers from policies that could restrict their land use and threaten their income.Ensuring fair compensation: The association seeks proper compensation for farmers affected by rewetting measures and land restrictions.Restoration of trust: ICSA advocates for meaningful engagement with farmers in policy discussions to rebuild trust and ensure that agricultural interests are considered in environmental policies.
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Opposition to mandatory rewetting |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Urgent clarity and official confirmation of GAEC 2 rules from the Department.Establish a functioning appeals process for land classification.Guarantee GAEC 2 data is used solely for CAP conditionality, not other environmental measures.If clarity cannot be provided in time, seek a further derogation to defer GAEC 2 implementation to next year.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | GAEC 2 Uncertainty and Farmer Protections |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Improve farm safety through accessible funding for essential upgrades.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | arm safety: Need for broader TAMS funding access to support safety upgrades |
| — | especially for older or low-income farmers. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Ensure forestry remains a viable and attractive land-use option for farmers. Make NTA and Agroforestry schemes economically sustainable while supporting biodiversity and climate goals.
Methods: Meeting
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| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Forestry recovery challenges: Landowners face financial/logistical issues |
| — | lack of timber sales experience |
| — | and complex regulations. State support needs: Urgent call for reconstitution grants and protections against market exploitation. Farmer-friendly forestry schemes: Promotion of Native Tree Area (NTA) and Agroforestry schemes |
| — | with enhanced grant aid and extended payment structures to ensure economic viability. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Enable affected farmers to recover financially and logistically from Storm Éowyn.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Storm Éowyn damage: Over 26 |
| — | 000 ha of forestry flattened |
| — | with ~50% privately owned |
| — | impacting farmers who planted trees as diversification. |
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