Conor D. McGuinness

TO seek support from a range of TDs and civil servants for the key priorities set out in our joint pre-budget submission including further investment in the CDP from 2027 onwards; continued support for CPPD and further investment in SSNO from 2027 onwards

Increase understanding of the potential of offshore floating wind development for Ireland.

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

AONTAS aims to influence Budget 2027 by securing greater investment in Further Education and Training, particularly adult and community education. Our intended impact is sustainable funding, improved learner financial and disability supports, and more inclusive access to…

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

To garner support from TDs and civil servants for the key elements of our pre budget submission including the following: Invest in the extension and expansion of the Community Development Programme from 2027 and beyond. Invest in the extension and expansion of the SSNO from…

For TDs to watch the youtube film and support calls for Investment in the extension and expansion of the Community Development Programme from 2027 and beyond.

Budget Investment to Deliver on Programme for Government Commitments to Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Services. Support for EU Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency 2026

To welcome the launch of the Draft Sustainable Rural and Gaeltacht Housing National Planning Statement as a positive step for rural Ireland.::To highlight that excessive planning restrictions that prevent access to housing have become one of the main barriers facing young people…

Aquaculture & Water Quality::To stress that it is important that public discussion around aquaculture and water quality is grounded in evidence. There is often an assumption that aquaculture is primarily a pressure on marine water quality. However, that narrative is incomplete…

To meet with local farmers and discuss the impact the drought has had on their farms.::To attend a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine and other farm organisations to discuss the ongoing impact of the current drought on farms.::To emphasise that IFA…

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.