Dara Calleary

The need to create policy in a new Programme for Government that allows afforable houses be built

A commitment by general election candidates to: Recognise and support the value the sector adds to society::Support sustainable funding models::Enable responsive services through streamlined compliance systems::Embrace collaborative partnership working

Inclusion of a national land mobility service funded by Dept of Agriculture as an initiative within the next programme for government

Commencing Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry

Discussion on the transition to a digital-first payments economy in Ireland

Expedite the development of a National Policy Framework on Biosimilars

A commitment by new TDs to: Recognise and supports the value the sector adds to society::Support sustainable funding models::Enable responsive services through streamlined compliance systems::Embrace collaborative partnership working

To highlight the regional impact of Connacht Rugby throughout the West of Ireland.::To highlight the economic contribution of Connacht Rugby to the region.::To highlight the role of Connacht Rugby as an employer with more than 130 staff.::To highlight that Connacht Rugby has…

Support for reforms to Ireland's planning system, grid connection and electricity market policies to ensure Ireland can achieve its Climate Action Plan targets.

Multiannaual Financial Framework (MFF) - The CAP budget must be increased to take account of inflation and to compensate farmers for any additional requirements placed upon them as a result of this CAP reform.

The Irish Government must invest in agriculture and support farm incomes/viability by providing the maximum permissible level of national co-financing.::The objective of the Government must be to ensure that CAP payments across all schemes, including both Pillar I Basic Payment…

All payments to farmers must be maintained at their current levels.::Extend and fully fund all the current farm schemes (GLAS - Green Low Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme; ANCs - Areas of Natural Constraints; BDGP - Beef Data Genomics Programme; BEEP - Beef Environmental…

CONVERGENCE - IFA supports the EU Commission's objective of increasing the payments per hectare for genuine farmers with payments below the national average. This must be funded through an increase in the CAP budget and/ or from the implementation of the EU genuine farmer…

• Increased funding from €4bn to €5bn for the RDP 2021- 2027 to support farm schemes.::• Targeted sectoral support for sucklers (€300 per cow), sheep (€30 per ewe) and tillage in a per hectare payment.::• Whole farm environmental schemes, similar to REPS, with a payment of…