Alice-Mary Higgins

To highlight the need for implementation of our environmental directives - not deregulation/simplification. Link the need for a robust WFD for the Water Resilience Strategy to work. Highlight the major pressures in Ireland that would become exacerbated with deregulation.

Input into considerations for Seanad amendments to the proposed bill in respect of concerns on in particular: the changes to the definition of 'material alteration', concerns on public participation issues in the bill and changes to extend controversial rules on JR from the…

Sought input into considerations for Seanad debates and amendments to the proposed bill. Concerns in particular on the definition of 'public body', the wide discretion and lack of oversight generally provided for in the bill; the disapplication of s.15 of the Climate Action and…

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Possible amendment for consideration at Seanad Committee Stage

Wished to have a one to one meeting to get their views on where Irish Govt is at regarding the Sustainable Development Goals

Responded to queries incl on experts, highlihted potential for interlingages with Flood Risk Adaptation Proposals the proposed Critical Infrastructure Bill

Highlighted the implications of reduction/cuts in Life+ funding not just for nature and the environment, and many important social, economic and environmental projects in Ireland, but for the operating grants for very effective EU based eNGOs who are key to engagement on EU…

To raise awareness of the Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate and Health Alliance Air Quality and Health position paper.::To secure a meeting and support of Jennifer Whitmore TD.::Secure an event in the Oireachtas AV room to launch the air quality and health report.…

To update listed DPOs on upcoming climate litigation challenging inadequate government action on climate change (Climate Action Plan 2024)

Request engagement with the Minister for DCEE and Members of the Oireachtas to address ssues identified in the consultation documentation and webpage, and to extend the consultation period to ensure meaningful public participation. Additionally, seek clarification on the…

Calling for support of the EEB's recommendations and calls incl in respect of ambition on climate targets and funding on: EU Climate law, NDCs, concerns on environmental ombibus legislation, calls for support for environment in MFF, calls for progressive robust soil monitoring…

To ensure members up to speed on data centre impacts and to raise questions for Oireachtas Committee hearing with the Commissions for Regulation of Utilities

Meeting with members of the Committee on climate, environment, and energy

To point out that Irish farmers fully recognise the urgency of climate action and are determined to play their part in meeting national emissions reduction targets. Across the country, farmers are already reducing emissions, adopting science-based mitigation measures, and…