Cathal Byrne

Introduction of a single International Permit system::To streamline access to specialist skills and strengthen the scaling pipeline across the region.

To secure Government commitment to positioning Rosslare as a national strategic asset in offshore wind, enabling investment, job creation and accelerated renewable‑energy deployment.

To highlight that Bord Bia is responsible for the Quality Assurance standards on Irish farms. It is Bord Bia which inspect farms to ensure these standards. Farmers are constantly told that the customers want high standards. Yet now farmers find out that the Chair of Bord Bia's…

Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products

Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

To accept an invitation from Fine Gael Internal Agriculture Committee for the President and representatives of the IFA to meet with members of the committee to present IFA's views and ideas on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.::To discuss the following with the…

To update and raise our concerns regarding online safety for young people with the Labour Party as they formulate their own approach to this topic

Appearance before the JOC on Infrastructure and NDP delivery to provide evidence and perspectives To highlight the deadline on the national territory mapping

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

To discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget Submission and how it sought to address the challenges with the current issues facing the sector including staff retention, core funding, programme for government commitments and to explore viable short and long term policy solutions.

To brief Oireachtas members on the Federation of Irish Sport’s pre-Budget submission and to discuss issues affecting the sport sector in advance of Budget considerations.