Colm Burke

Seeking amendments to the Social Welfare Bill specifically to bring forward the increase in the Carers Allowance income disregard announced in Budget 2025 from July 2025 to Jan 2025.::Quarterly bilateral meeting with officials in the Dept Social Protection – CV Pillar

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::That Social insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm Assist before…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::To propose that Social Insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm…

To propose that the 5-year land/business transfer clause is reduced to a maximum of three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose that a new, statutory Home Support scheme needs to be introduced urgently and adequately funded to support…

To propose that with regards to General Employment Permits – there should be no increase in the current €30k annual salary requirement until a full review of salary targets is complete.::To highlight the need for a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all non-EU workers, similar to…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::To propose that the Total Contribution Approach (TCA) for calculating Contributory…

Ukraine Civil Society Forum sought to inform TDs of concerns related to the consequence of the legislation particularly for older people, those with a disability or other vulnerability.

To inform elected representatives of research findings on energy hardship at the end of life.::To call for the expansion of social protection measures for people living with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis.::To respond to a query on how best to support the Irish Cancer…

Raise awareness and generate support for an increase in the State Pension.

Raise awareness and support for raising the State Pension.

Conduct a systemic review of social welfare payments to reform rules governing eligibility criteria to ensure that payments are tapered off rather than the cliff edge cuts that now exist, payments reflect the modern realities of work and they do not discourage full or part-time…

To highlight the legislative anomaly in The Maternity Protection Act 2004 for those diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy;::To amend legislation to allow maternity leave to be postponed in the event of a cancer diagnosis or serious illness;

Specific supports for lone parents during covid - income and social welfare supports, childcare are secured

To make the committee members aware of the issues affecting OPFs during COVID and advise on how best to combat these through policy and service provision.

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.