Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 9)
daa plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Provide update to councillors on Dublin Airport business. Demonstrate efforts being made to mitigate noise impact of operations.
Details: Meeting between daa and Ashbourne and Ratoath Councillors on 12th of December
Officials: Alan Tobin, Amanda Smith, Conor Tormey, Helen Meyer, Joe Bonner, Suzanne Jamal, Nick Killian, Brian Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: Meeting
daa plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Provide an update on daa business
Details: Councillor newsletter in December - sent to all Fingal and Meath East councillors.
Officials: Brian McDonagh, John-Kingsley Onwumereh, Corina Johnston, Cathal Boland, Cathal Haughey, Darren Jack Kelly, Eoghan Dockrell, Eoghan O'Brien, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight that the nitrates derogation is of huge importance to the Irish agri-food sector and the wider economy. The derogation allows grassland farmers to maximise the advantages of our grass-based system while somewhat balancing the significant economic disadvantages they encounter compared to European Union (EU) counterparts.::To highlight that the uncertainty around the future of the nitrates derogation is doing little to improve water quality but is causing havoc for Irish farmers who are in the dark as to what parameters they will be farming within from 2026.::To emphasise that the following is needed as a sector -::Fair analysis of the impact of agriculture on water quality::The sector fully accepts that agriculture has an influence on water quality. However, it is not the only pressure. Failings in other sectors, such as urban wastewater, cannot be allowed jeopardise Ireland's ability to retain a nitrates derogation. It is imperative that the impact of non-agricultural sour
Details: Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
Officials: Alan Tobin, Anne Rabbitte, Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To meet with Meath County Council to engage on creating a Code of Conduct for farm inspections. The Council would not engage on creating a Code of conduct but were willing to adopt a centralised one from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which is being worked on at present.
Details: Meath County Council / Farm Inspections
Officials: Jackie Maguire, Aisling Dempsey, Aisling O'Neill, Alan Lawes, Alan Tobin, Amanda Smith, Brian Fitzgerald, Caroline O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Informal communication, ...
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 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 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, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as LESS equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from VAT.::To propose reduced excise duty on Hydrated vegetable oil fuel (HVO).::To propose that, if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm 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 in a similar manner in relation 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.::To propose that the calculations used to determi
Details: Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Charlie McConalogue, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Fiona O'Connor, Sam Griffin, Amii McKeever, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Email, ...