Cian O'Callaghan

Understanding of concerns re transboundary risks and exposure from mining in general and mining in the Sperins

Promote Oireachtas engagement with concerns expressed by President Higgins on the Oireachtas process and the impact on Oireachtas scrutiny and Consitutional role and rights of both houses of the Oireachtas in law making

Understanding of concerns around observance of Standing Orders and clarification on protocols and orders sought in various Joint Oireachtas Committee decisions on the National Marine Planning Framework

1) Designate highly protected marine protected areas in Ireland's marine territory.::2) Expand Ireland's MPA network urgently.::3) Support the need to include MPAs in the National Marine Planning Framework.::4) Legislate for the creation of MPAs in Ireland.::5) Address the…

Becoming an ambassador for the building life campaign

Ensure that climate and biodiversity crises are addressed by this Government, underpinned by robust, comprehensive legislation. Ensure appropriate public debate in the Oireachtas, in line with Ireland's compliance with the Aarhus Convention.

Highlight impact of Bill and certain potential areas of concern, including on access to justice rights with regard to the Aarhus Convention and environmental impacts.

Ensure environmental NGOs' rights to access to environmental justice are upheld.

Ensure focus in any new regulations exempting such developments from planning permission that there be proper consideration for the potential issues this would occasion for those suffering from visual or physical impairments in line with equality legislation and the UN SDGs.

Ensure climate action is underpinned by robust legislation and policies.

Updated information on Ireland's climate finance contributions; raise awareness of same in Oireachtas

Ensure that future agricultural and food policy in Ireland is sustainable and adequately addresses the climate and biodiversity crisis.

That as many TDs as possible would support the passage of the Bill through this second stage

Planning guidelines to support the development of renewable energy projects to enable Ireland to achieve its 2030 targets::Additional resourcing for An Bord Pleanála to enable them to more swiftly decide on applications for renewable energy project developments::Support for the…

Clarify steps in amendment process and time frames; ensure concerns regarding the planning process are addressed and assist the public in engaging in planning decision-making during the pandemic.