Catherine Connolly

Advance commencement of outstanding measures within the Public Health Alcohol Act, 2018.::Raise awareness of the World Health Organisation's developing Global Action plan on reducing alcohol harm::Raise awareness of the direct link between alcohol and breast cancer::Raise…

Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…

To outline ICCL's position on legislation in advance of Dáil debate on Adoption Information

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2022 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future::The…

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…

Inform Oireachtas members through our research on legacy consumer debt and further debt issues arising out of the Covid pandemic

Galway Chamber Budget 2022 Submission sent to various DPOs for review and consideration

To inform TDs of IPRT views on National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and best approaches to promoting community safety, in advance of Dáil debate.

Raise profile on ongoing issue in complying with EU law in respect of the Derrybrien Windfarm.

Share views about government's inadequate response to scandals at the Mother and Baby Homes

Create greater awareness of considerations relevant to access to justice in Ireland