Christopher O'Sullivan

For targeted officials to be made aware of ActionAids recommendations related to EU and Ireland's role in funding fossil fuels and agribusiness

To challenge the Department who promised that ACRES payments would commence end-November. It's included in the Farmers Charter of Rights document which was issued last week. It is not acceptable to announce now that payments will be delayed until February 2024, at a time when…

To propose that Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::In Budget 2020, stamp duty was increased from 6% to 7.5% for commercial property, which included agricultural…

To propose an amendment to allow the business plan to be submitted to Teagasc within 12 months of claim for the relief.

To propose that, in order to increase uptake, the relief should be extended to a young farmer’s off-farm income for three of the five years to allow the young farmer to invest some off-farm income in order to develop and expand the farm.::To propose that the percentage of farm…

To propose that Consanguinity relief is retained in its current form.

To highlight that The retention of 90% Agricultural is critical to support the transfer of economically viable family farms. IFA also supports the commitment in the Programme for Government Our Shared Future to increase the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the…

To highlight that, to avail of Agricultural Relief the transferor or transferee, or a combination of both, must pass the active farmer test set out under the current Agricultural relief clause for a minimum of 15 years.::That, where the above condition is met; to avail of…

Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.

To highlight how the PPWR may impact Ireland's circular economy and waste reduction ambitions and how the reuse targets ignore the environmental benefits of sustainable and essential food packaging solutions like beverage cartons.

Politicians act on the information presented that there is clear contradiction in terms of policy when it comes to climate action.

Payment of pandemic special recognition payment to members in South Doc CIT

That members of the Committee on Environment, Climate and Communications would meet with Farah and engage with ActionAid on our campaign regarding climate change and financial flows.

To gain popular support for Fair Seas key asks for the forthcoming MPA legislation

To book an AV room briefing for Fair Seas in 2024 with focus on MPA legislation