Anne Rabbitte

To propose that, to alleviate financial pressures and emotional stress involved, in the interest of fairness and equity, those involved in agriculture should have the same access to Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme (or similar) as any other business.

To propose that the Government should lead by example, championing local, sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone of the Green Procurement Strategy.

To propose that greater powers are given to An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to address price in the food supply chain, including below cost selling.::That provision should be provided through a revision in the legislation that the regulator can compel a company to…

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Funds secured for 2025

Further funding for both NAI and MSI secured

To discuss Pay Parity for Section 39 staff

To secure meetings with Ministers and progress ongoing funding negotiations

Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

We intended to give politicians the information they needed to be more congisant of the specific issues maligning Primary Education, so that these would feature on political Budget Manifestos and thus ensure a positive outcome and badly needed increase in allocation of funding…

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Increased HSE Section 39 funding being awarded to Parkinson's Ireland. Increased awareness, action on implementing services for people with Parkinson's and increased government spending on this area. Spending on recruitment of Parkinson's nurses, regional neurology and…

HSE Section 39 funding being awarded to Parkinson's Ireland. Increased awareness, action on implementing services for people with Parkinson's and increased government spending on this area.

Increased awareness and progress on policy implementation Dedicated investment to progress the implementation of Government policy in this area

Our collective of social workers working in Progressing Disability Services, would greatly appreciate the opportunity to have a follow up meeting with you regarding these areas. We can update you on developments in our teams and regions in the past year as well as highlight…