Catherine Connolly

To brief Oireachtas members on Water Quality in the context of the Nitrates Action Programme 2023

4 asks on rejuvenation of youth clubs, counselling services for young people, improved spaces and premises, votes at 16

Better resourced youth services, designated youth space in Galway, more secure Counselling funding for youth services

To invite Oireachtas Members to a Regional IFA Sheep meeting::To highlight that the income crisis facing sheep farmers has reached a critical stage and requires immediate action from the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.::To highlight that the Minister for…

To seek a meeting with the members of the political parties on the implications of the mid-term review of the Nitrates Action programme agreed with the European Commission.::1. The IFA insist that the Minister must revisit this with the European Commission as this would mean…

To highlight that our grass-based livestock and arable land systems are among the world's most climate-efficient food production systems. Farmers will work to reduce emissions by adopting measures in the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) and other reasonable policy…

That policy measures around land use change including the forestry programme, biodiversity proposals and rewetting must all be agreed with farmers.::To highlight that IFA will not agree with land being designated or re-wetted without prior agreement with farmers and full…

To seek support to identify solutions to the resourcing and recruitment challenges faced by Ability West, which impacts on the quality and delivery of services to adults and children with intellectual disabilities.

That Irish elected representatives support the reform of the legal mandates of Coillte, Bord Na Móna and other public bodies

Agreement to review the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018

Raise awareness and generate support for an increase in the State Pension.

A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation

Pay parity, increase funding to deal with the increased pressures on the disability sector from regulators and staffing shortages.

Ensure compliance of legislation with the Aarhus Convention, in particular compliance with wider Access to Justice legal obligations and compliance with relevant EU Directives. ::Understanding of the public’s right to access to justice in matters of planning and development.

Raise awareness of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy and advocate for a comprehensive response to implement it. To share discussion points and key takeaways from an Article 17 workshop held in 2022. ::To request a meeting to discuss in further detail.