Brendan Smith

To make candidates aware of the issues in IFA's Manifesto Manifesto in advance of the European Parliament Elections on May 24, 2019

Ensure understanding of business priorities for the European Parliament elections in West Region

Establishment of an EU Expert Group on Lung Cancer Screening::Amendment of EU VAT Directives to support reduced VAT on suncream::To encourage MEPs to support improved access to medicines through European collaboration

To recognise the long-term economic importance of the real estate sector at both national and EU level; Acknowledge and develop a role for Europe in looking seriously at the real estate sector as an important sector which needs clarity and simplification taking into account the…

Commit to support animal welfare by pledging on Vote for animals 2019 website

Commit to support animal welfare by pledging on Vote for Animals 2019 website

to secure candidates support for the ICTU Euro election programme

Elected Candidates would, as part of their new roles, advance autism affairs and concerns at a European Parliamentary level, coordinating with fellow MEPs from other EU member states who signed similar pledges.

To secure a comprehensive package of market supports and direct aid for farmers from the EU to cover a hard Brexit and the losses already incurred.::New emergency market distrubance measures under EU Reg. 1308/13, Article 219/221 are required.::For the EU to provide support of…

To make candidates aware of IFA's meetings and Manifesto in advance of the European Parliament Elections on May 24, 2019

Raising awareness of the European Peace Facility

Bring concerns about Hungary's crackdown on civil society and proposed LexNGO2018 law to the attention of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, along with Amnesty's recommendations to the Irish government and the EU

That the Irish Government insist that the CAP Budget for Ireland is increased to cover the cost of inflation and to pay for any additional requirements placed on farmers.::That under the current EU Commission proposal, the EU Budget shortfall due to Brexit has been made up, but…

Raise awareness of the views and priorities of young people, North and South, around Brexit and promote their proposed solutions and recommendations for the future relationship between Ireland/EU and the UK

Briefings on the conditions facing migrants and refugees held in Libya. MSF's search and rescue operations at sea and the humanitarian consequences of European migration management policies.