Aindrias Moynihan

To inform TDs and Senators of the improvements made to the equine passporting delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.::To outline the role of Horse Sport Ireland and the challenges facing the sport horse sector.

To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Greater awareness and understanding of the work of Corteva Agriscience in supporting farming and the Irish agricultural sector with innovative products supporting sustainable agricultural output.

To seek Government action on declining sheep prices, despite reduced supply and rising production costs, and to ensure fair and transparent returns for Irish sheep farmers to support the sustainability of the sector.

To seek Government and Bord Bia action to address perceived conflicts of interest in the governance of Bord Bia and to ensure leadership fully supports and promotes the interests of Irish farmers and Irish food production.

To seek greater accountability and transparency in the governance of Bord Bia, including engagement with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture regarding concerns about conflicts of interest, public confidence in Bord Bia, and the protection of Irish farmers’ interests.

The passing into law of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021.

Support for improvements for the workforce, increased investment, proper capacity planning and better use of data

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Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

To consider the Committee debate in relation to the position of the Bord Bia Chair.

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer