Anne Rabbitte

Introduction of a broad and inclusive regularisation scheme

Ensure NIFTI supports the future growth of the West and effective regional development::Ensure awareness of Ibec's NIFTI priorities for West

Ensure awareness of Ibec's priorities in the areas of disability and employment

That the Government must confirm its commitment to maximise national co-financing of CAP Pillar 2 schemes::• In 2020, the national exchequer contributed over €280m in funding to co-finance Pillar 2 CAP schemes. These included Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC), Green Low-Carbon…

That the Government must honour its €1.5bn Carbon Tax / REPS-2 commitment in their Programme for Government (PFG).::• The 2020 Programme for Government (PFG) gave a commitment to provide €1.5bn in funding to a “REPS-2” agrienvironmental scheme over the 2021-2030 period. The PFG…

That the Minister for Agriculture and the EU must ensure sensible design and pragmatic implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs)/cross-compliance::• Proposals for the next CAP programme include revised definitions of GAECs. GAECs, commonly known as…

Appropriate Genuine Farmer definition with phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements::• The next CAP programme will include a requirement for all member states to have a genuine farmer definition. This definition must ensure CAP payments are made to farmers who are…

Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty::IFA proposes Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty…

Inform the Minister on the benefits of Community Cafes for people who experience mental health difficulties. Plan meetings with Fingal Co Co management to advise them of plans to establish a new service in 2021 known as Thrive in Balbriggan. Brief Ministers on the benefits of…

Invitation to speak at the Generic Medicines Day virtual event

Improved access to assessment and supports for autistic children, young people and adults

Advocacy - To get funding for trainee counselling and educational psychologists

To secure the DPO's attendance at the publication launch.::To broaden the DPO's awareness of Community-Led Housing.::To encourage the DPO to contact SOA should they wish to know more on this subject, or should they wish to discuss the publication recommendations.

Ensure awareness of Ibec's proposals to promote job opportunities for people with disabilities through state employment supports

Brief certain TDs and Senators on Fórsa campaigns for members working in the health service as part of presentations taking place at the Fórsa Health Division Conference held in May 2021.