Christopher O'Sullivan

The sectoral emissions ceiling for Agriculture must not be higher than a 22% emissions reduction, compared to 2018. Irish farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions, however the emissions ceiling set for the sector must be achievable without…

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, which was passed in July 2021, sets a legally binding target of a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030, relative to a baseline of 2018. Under the Act, the Government is required to set sectoral emissions ceilings…

The Climate Change Advisory Council, Carbon Budget Technical report stated that the higher the agricultural emissions reduction, the larger the negative impact will be on agricultural output value and on agricultural sector income.::This is reflected in more detail in a KPMG…

The sectoral emissions ceiling for Agriculture must not be higher than a 22% emissions reduction, compared to 2018. Irish farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions, however the emissions ceiling set for the sector must be achievable without…

Implementation of recommendations for the National Clean Air Strategy, and to establish the Government’s timeline for the awaited Energy Poverty Strategy and Long-Term Climate Action Strategy

Improved access to civil aid. Development of new Energy Poverty Strategy. Cost of living and energy poverty interventions.

• Develop a National Biomethane Strategy so farmers have confidence to invest in AD.::• Introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) with attractive subsidies as soon as possible to support the wide scale deployment of AD production. This will give greater certainty and…

Commitment to additional investment in neurology nurse specialists over a five year period beginning with Budget 2023

Participation of Oireachtas members in the Work Equal campaign

To expediate the publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity review::To highlight the unmet needs detailed in the Disability Capacity Review for the citizens with intellectual disabilities and their families supported by CoAction west Cork CLG

To highlight the difficulties faced by CoAction West Cork in recruiting and retaining suitably qualified staff due to not achieving Pay Parity with section 39 agencies and the HSE

18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.

We would like Budget 2023 to deliver higher investment in primary and special schools, class sizes to be prioritized, increase in school capitation grant, support school leaders and fund school-based mental health initiatives for children.

Raise awareness

To secure Government investment in new technologies available to combat agriculture emissions