Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Fianna Fáil · Carlow-Kilkenny

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• 2026-03-19
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline Ireland's priorities for the next CAP; if this has been discussed at the Council of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20636/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing funding to the horse racing and greyhound industry in Ireland in the upcoming budget, due to the significant economic impact these sectors have in rural Ireland in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18427/26]
• 2026-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [67675/25]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the number of applications accepted for the solar scheme under TAMS in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6987/26]
• 2026-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the current procedures in place for testing imported beef for banned hormones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6988/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme 2 returns Agriculture

  • Meetings at the National Ploughing Championships on young farmer issues including Generational Renewal
  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agricultural - Common Agricultural Policy presentation
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture

  • Invitation to HRI awards
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  ESB Energy and Natural Resources

  • Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec EU Affairs

  • Meeting with Fianna Fail agriculture delegation in Brussels
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Aquaculture
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture

  • Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the Food Safety Authority of Ireland became aware that beef from Brazil treated with oestradiol was available on the Irish market in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4667/26]
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been engaging with authorities in Northern Ireland regarding a matter (details supplied). [4668/26]
• 2026-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been engaging with UK authorities regarding a matter (details supplied). [4669/26]
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureFinanceEU Affairs

  • National Ploughing Championships 2025
  • Finance Bill 2025
  • Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
  • Energy From Farms
  • Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
  • IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • Development of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy; farm income stability; demographic sustainability of farming; environmental scheme design.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture

  • Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to promote grants for installing solar panels on farm buildings in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4009/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the concessions and safeguards which have been included in the updated Mercosur trade agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4010/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to increase forestry grants to landowners who wish to plant some or all of their lands or additional lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4011/26]
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to significantly increase the funding to the horse racing and greyhound industry, to enable these industries to prosper and thrive into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4012/26]
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns FinanceTaxation

  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
  • IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
  • Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
  • VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  AgTech Ireland Agriculture

  • Informal invitation/encouragement to a few TDs to attend fireside chat with Minister Heydon just prior to AgTech Ireland AGM.
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance

  • Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to respond to query (details supplied) regarding slurry storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74963/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the reports on Brazil’s illegal antibiotic trade; if he has concerns regarding same in relation to the import of Brazilian beef into the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66472/25]
• 2025-11-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the recent visit of Commissioner Roswall to Ireland, and on talks he had with the commissioner regarding Ireland’s Nitrates Derogation. [66471/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available in budget 2026 for the tillage sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55463/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is examining a proposal requiring Irish grain to be used in the production of Irish whiskey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54916/25]
• 2025-10-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which measures taken in Budget 2026 will support generational renewal in farming. [54915/25]
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Macra na Feirme Agriculture

  • Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • GAEC-2 Appeals
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture

  • Dog Control
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture

  • Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture

  • INHFA Vice President JohnJoe Fitzgerald and Chair Pheilim Molloy attended a meeting with Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food to discuss dog control
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
  • Dog Control & Sheep Worrying
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of payments in 2024 under the basic income support for sustainability scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48760/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of payments in 2024 under the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48761/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of payments in 2024 under the eco-scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48762/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of payments in 2024 under the agri-climate rural environment scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48763/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of payments in 2024 under the areas of natural constraint scheme, by county; the total number of farmers paid in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48764/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider setting up a grant scheme to help landowners with the costs of cutting roadside hedges, as a health and safety measure. [49220/25]
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Farmer Mental Health & Wellbeing
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider emergency support measures in view of the extremely limited time available for labelling compliance and packaging changes under EU Regulation 1169/2011 given that food manufacturers, bakeries, and retailers in Northern Ireland have some provisions from the competent authority for food labelling in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45114/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of recognised young trained farmers in the State. [45274/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of recognised young trained farmers in the State in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [45275/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who gained young trained farmer recognition in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [45276/25]
• 2025-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update regarding farm related tax relief schemes currently available; schemes that he is considering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture

  • Stallion Trail Invitations
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on negotiations taking place at EU level on the Common Agricultural Policy 2027+. [25604/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mental health supports available for young farmers. [25605/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of all farm payments paid out to farmers in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25989/25]
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 6 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Mercosur
  • Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Payments
  • Good Agricultural & Environmental Condition (GAEC) 2
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • Windblow Task Force
  • Bovine TB
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns EU AffairsAgriculture

  • IFA - CAP to 2030 & Beyond
  • Nitrates Derogation
• 2025-05-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 2 returns Agriculture

  • ACRES - Spring Lobbying 2025
  • Generational Renewal
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department intends to introduce measures to curb the spread of foot and mouth into Ireland, given that we are approaching the busy summer travel season, when many people will travel to and from countries impacted by the disease. [24639/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to rollout an awareness campaign on foot and mouth for those travelling to and from central Europe this summer, given the recent outbreak of the disease across the region. [24640/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans he has to introduce low interest loans for young farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24445/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prioritise improvements in farm safety, health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24448/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the strategy to support local and artisan food and drink producers in developing Irish food culture and production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24449/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the National TB eradication strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the international trade missions that will take place for the remainder of 2025, by location, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce a retirement scheme for farmers over 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when delayed ACRES payments due to County Kilkenny and County Carlow farmers will be paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20685/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of financial supports available to farmers who are retiring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20686/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations regarding the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027; if he has had discussions on the same with his Ministerial counterparts and the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20687/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider tax relief on trainer payments for anyone who gets involved in a horse syndicate or partnership which supports Irish horse trainers and the horse racing industry. [20689/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what plan there is for the 7,600 farmers still waiting for payments for the 2024 ACRES scheme, and of these, the 1,850 who as still waiting for payment for the 2023 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20691/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on negotiations regarding the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027; if he has had discussions on the same with his Ministerial counterparts and the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13807/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to ensure the good mental health and wellbeing of farmers. [13808/25]
• 2025-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he plans to prioritise improvements in farm safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16017/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify a compensation issue for a person (details supplied). [15035/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he plans to prioritise improvements in farmer mental health and well-being supports, recognising the unique challenges faced by those in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15293/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address issues with the ACRES payment; if he will make an interim payment to help farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15294/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of farmers in Carlow and Kilkenny impacted by delays to ACRES payments to date; the number who still have not been paid; the reason for such delays; when payments are expected to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15295/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has plans to recruit and retain young people into farming, given the many challenges the sector currently has; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15296/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider tax reliefs on training fees for those looking to get involved in a horse partnership or syndicate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15302/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average annual CAP payments received by farmers in Carlow and Kilkenny from 2021 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15310/25]
• 2025-03-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the approximately 10,000 farmers who are awaiting ACRES payments will be paid; if they will be paid an interim payment as happened in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14801/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on negotiations regarding the Common Agricultural Policy post 2027; if he has had discussions on the same with his ministerial counterparts and the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13807/25]
• 2025-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to ensure the good mental health and well-being of farmers. [13808/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to release funding to landowners and local authorities to enable potentially dangerous trees to be made safe and for all trees near power lines and building to be felled/made safe, in view of the number of storms and their impact the country has experienced in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are plans to release funding to landowners and local authorities to enable potentially dangerous trees to be made safe and for all trees near power lines and building to be felled and made safe, in view of the number of storms and their impact the country has experienced in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9603/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the introduction of a farm retirement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8852/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the strategy to develop a suicide prevention intervention for farmers in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8863/25]