Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To have lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry be rezoned as residential as part of Variation of Kerry County Development Plan
Details: Lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry to be rezoned as residential
Officials: Anne O'Sullivan, Mikey Sheehy, Paul Daly, Sam Locke, Terry O'Brien, Deirdre Ferris, Angie Baily, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-18
Intent: To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of receiving Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) payments.
Details: GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Officials: Alan Dillon, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Gleeson, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Meeting, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-18
Intent: That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.
Details: Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Dillon, Albert Dolan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-18
Intent: That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties
Details: Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Albert Dolan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-16
Intent: That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.
Details: Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Bobby O'Connell, ...
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-15
Intent: That the Minister for Agriculture should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment with an upfront payment from national funds to be rebalanced later,
Details: ACRES - Spring Lobbying 2025
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Albert Dolan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication, ...
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry for the development of affordable housing
Details: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Officials: Angie Baily, Anne O'Sullivan, Michael Leane, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Charlie Farrelly, Dan McCarthy, ...
Methods: Email
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, ...
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service
2024-09-20
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for the KDYS/Youth Work Ireland nominees to Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Details: Seeking support for two Nominees for the Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Officials: Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Johnny Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Niall Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email