Darragh O'Brien

To highlight that plant disease outbreaks are increasing and farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by the importation of plants, wood and wood products into Ireland.::To propose that, with the Plant Health Regulation scheduled for revision as part of…

To highlight that the role and contribution of Irish and European farmers and food production to society is increasingly being de-valued, including amongst our elected representatives.::To highlight that there is a diminished intergenerational connectivity with farming, a lack…

Housing:::To highlight concerns from a farmers perspective, including their ability to secure residential planning permission in rural areas and the Residential Zoned land Tax.::To propose that Local Authorities must fully recognise, and not discriminate against, the need for…

To highlight that Public participation Networks (PPNs) are acknowledged in the Climate Action Act as key players at local level; the legislation mandates the Local Authorities to consult with Public participation Networks (PPNs) in the development of Local Authority Climate…

To highlight that despite continuous appeals for action, both the Government and Local Authorities have failed to address the issue of dog control. The problem of dogs attacking sheep flocks remains all to common, inflicting horrific damage from an animal welfare and economic…

To highlight that the Rural Social Scheme is a vital support to low-income farmers, benefitting farmers nationally. Farm Assist is also vitally important for low-income farm families, allowing them to continue in production during difficult times.::To propose that credits should…

To highlight that, in more recent times, individual and localised events such as a tornado in Wexford; flooding in Cork/Louth/Roscommon have severely impacted farm operations and/or caused significant damage to growing crops; farm roadways; fencing; fodder etc.::To propose that,…

To highlight that, following persistent adverse weather conditions, the Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme, launched by the Government in November 2023 has not been fully allocated. Not all flooded parcels of land, particularly those with heavy covers, were among a cohort of…

That CAP funding must be increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security.::- The global demand for grain, meat and dairy is increasing. If these are not produced in Ireland they will be produced elsewhere with higher(negative) environmental impact.::That…

That actively farmed land must be exempt for the Residential Zoned land Tax (RZLT). This tax is penal, unjust and disproportionate.::That farmers challenging the RZLT maps and/or applying to local authorities to have their land dezoned must be accommodated without being…

That an urgent Roadside Ash Dieback scheme is put in place to safely remove diseased trees. This is a costly and dangerous operation.::To highlight that farmers need support to provide traffic management during felling.::To highlight that farmers need financial support to engage…

Seek a change to CPI as a more appropriate methodology for RTB Rent calculations rather than HICP.

Delivery of large scale developments incorporating community facilities, tenant engagement, increased tenant satisfaction, reduced Anti-Social Behaviour, building vibrant communities and AHB contribution towards achievement of housing for all targets.

We sought and got clarity on the acceptable forms of ID that an international protection applicant could present on voting day in a polling booth. The Electoral Commission's list of acceptable IDs has been updated and IP applicants and others can use their TRC /Blue Card if…

The ILFA want to create awareness for the need for a dedicated Clinical Care Programme for our patients living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland, their unmet needs, inequality in terms of treatment by the HSE around rehabilitation, the rising cost of energy at home due to…