Agri Politics
Cork-east TD Seán Sherlock has called for a Citizens' Assembly on the future of the agriculture sector and food production in Ireland.
Forestry
Forestry licences are currently not being issued within 120 days, now impacting hurley makers more than before, Seán Sherlock has said.
Seán Sherlock has said there is a lack of ambition, questioning Minister Hackett over afforestation licences in a Dáil debate.
The department is "moving the goal posts" on ecology reviews for tree felling applications, according to Labour's agriculture spokesperson.
The security of compost availability following Bord na Móna's decision to halt peat harvesting has been queried by Labour's Seán Sherlock.
Seán Sherlock has questioned Pippa Hackett on whether more staff will be brought in to deal with the 5,000 tree felling licence applications.
A senior representative of FII has said that he believes that the Mackinnon report on the Irish forestry sector has been "buried".
Environment
The Minister for Agriculture is being urged to be proactive in incentivising farmers to grow “environmentally friendly” grass.
Agri-Business
Labour party spokesperson on agriculture Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister for Agriculture to appoint a chairperson.
A "root and branch review" of the entire forestry policy is needed, outside of the current bill, according to Sean Sherlock.
The backlog in the approval of forestry felling licences was raised as a key concern by Labour Party TD Seán Sherlock.
Newly appointed Labour Party spokesperson for agriculture, Sean Sherlock, has set his sights on being an "advocate for farm families".
Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock has been appointed as his party's spokesperson on agriculture and the marine.
