Brendan Smith

To share information, to ask to raise issues with parliamentary colleagues and/or in the Dáil or Seanad, and/or for a meeting to discuss PJ Carroll & Co's positions on the future regulation of nicotine products in Ireland, including the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco…

To oppose the proposed bill and to ensure an understanding of the bill's implications

Establishment of a permanent stakeholder forum for licensed firearms users

Seeking clarification on Ireland's position at REACH meetings

Support for a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Raise awareness of proposed legislation with select members of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Personal Introduction and Alignment with the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme

Stakeholder forum, JOC attendance, change in Leap Card criteria, regulation, meeting with Minister

To propose funding for the ANCs is increased by an additional €50 million, bringing the total budget for the scheme to €300 million::To propose that the eligible area for an improved ANC scheme should be increased from the maximum current 34Ha to 45Ha

To propose::• Increased resources should be allocated to swiftly resolve the backlog in application approvals and the issuing of payments.::• Alongside unutilised allocated TAMS funding from previous years, adequate funding is required to optimise necessary on-farm investment…

To propose::• A Forgotten Farmer scheme be introduced, with all farmers meeting the above parameters eligible to apply for a one-off payment equivalent to what they would have received under the Installation Aid scheme, together with the following and/or equivalent schemes::-…

To propose::• Grant aid from the Climate and Nature fund to be made available from 2026 to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/slurry storage facilities.::• Slurry separation equipment grant aided by 70% to assist in reduction of storage capacity requirements on farm.::•…

To propose::• Introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff::• Immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)::• Introduction…

To propose that maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To propose that there needs to be greater promotion and stricter enforcement of the ‘No Dogs Allowed' policy.::To propose that any amenities or walkways within the jurisdiction of Local Authorities…