Christopher O'Sullivan

Strengthening of the Climate Action Bill

Introduce stronger obligations on the State in the Bill in relation to climate justice, just transition and public engagement

Policy change

Speed up Forestry Licence issues

To secure the ban across the EU in order to protect waterbirds and birds of prey from the devastating effects of lead poisoning.

To prioritise the reform of the NPWS;::to promote creation and designation of Marine Protected Areas::to promote Irish government support for the EU biodiversity strategy::to promote the end of overfishing::to amend the Wildlife Act to include marine fish and invertebrates

Advocating to ensure that the next Common Agriculture Policy is structured to as to reverse the losses of farmland biodiversity and undo other environmental damage it has caused over the last 50 years including rising greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.

To prioritise public spending on biodiversity

Halt and reverse the loss of wild bird populations and habitats across Ireland.

To make the newly appointed members of the Committee aware of the work of the IBI and the pressing issues facing the sector

To secure pay restoration for CoAction employees in line with other Section 39 agency staff who have already received same.::The impact of Covid-19 and the lack of adequate allocation of resources (Capital & Revenue)

Government to honor funding commitments made in the National Sports Policy 2018-2027

Highlight the impact CoVid-19 has on sporting organisations, particular focus on indoor sports

Robust legislation which underpins the significant societal changes required if Ireland is to reach its ambitious targets on climate action.

To provide an introduction to ACE Ireland including an update on ACE Ireland's beverage carton sorting trial and highlight the importance of introducing recycling targets for beverage cartons