Dara Calleary

To develop support for the running of and continued development of the National Famine Museum, and its impact on the wider Strokestown area.

Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC

To oppose the proposed bill and to ensure an understanding of the bill's implications

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…

Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory

Concerns with regard to the National Parks and Wildlife LIFE Nature project for blanket bog areas.::That this project will not lead to further restrictions on land which will in turn have a severe impact on farmers' ability to make a living from their farms.::Farmers should be…

Commitment to policy implementation and investment in services in the new Programme for Government.::Promoting awareness of the needs of people with neurological conditions among incoming TDS::Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on existing neurological services and supports

• The Government must introduce in 2020 a pilot programme of gorse burning under supervision in the month of March and hedge cutting of roadside hedges in August, as provided for under the Heritage Act 2018.

Support for the the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act the Bill allow landowners or their agents, for a pilot period of two years, to manage vegetation in hedges and ditches during August.::In the case of the burning of gorse, to enable regrowth of grassing lands, support…

to ensure the bill is not passed