Darragh O'Brien

Propose changes to existing funding structures

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme and tackling of issues impeding its rollout such as fire services' resourcing and insurance cover

Better accommodation for Travellers

Timelines for the release of Irish MPA legislation. Continued support for the EU nature restoration law in the final plenary vote. Information on Irelands protected area pledge and roadmap for the EU fisheries action plan.

A proposed amendment to Section 87 of the Bill (‘Pre-application Consultation’), or through secondary legislation (regulations), introduce pre-application community consultation with the objective of improving housing deliver and reducing judicial review.

Informing DPO of practice of local authorities disclosing reports obtained under section 15 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997

Support for the following 3 points: -Securing more research funding for Ireland in the next EU FP10 Research Programme; - Expanding the Erasmus Programme to enable more Irish students study and gain experience abroad; - Providing more support for the European Universities…

To seek a meeting with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss the increase in the Vacant Home Tax (VHT).::To highlight that farmers who have old derelict farm structures on their property are now being assessed for the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) tax.…

To highlight that criminal gangs targeting farmers in the Fingal area have stolen €100,000 worth of GPS systems in recent weeks. Tractors and machinery have been damaged during the thefts, adding to the expense and disruption for the victims of the crimes.::To call for…

To emphasise that farmers need a fair income and Standard of living for current and future generations.::- To increase the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding to better align with increased objectives and possible EU enlargement, or reduce the conditionality requirements on…

To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.::To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial…

To highlight that it is imperative to support the Parliament and Council to reach a decision on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to ensure that Ireland is not left on the competitive backfoot in terms of crop production relative to other international producers who have…

To highlight that a major barrier to Ireland achieving its planting targets is the replanting obligation, which is enshrined in the Forestry Act 2014. This not only impacts immediate land use decisions but also has long-term implications for future generations locking land into…

To highlight that the EU guidelines for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas (2022/C 485/01) prevent Member States from providing compensation and annual premium per hectare on forests that need to be restored as a result of damage from plant…

To highlight that rural crime is a major concern to farmers and members of the rural community, more than half of farmers surveyed have been the victims of theft. Criminal gangs have targeted farmers with theft of GPS systems. There has been incidence of illegal hunting,…