Darragh O'Brien

Requested a more frequent process of the NPF with additional data being taken on board as it becomes available.

To highlight the greatest concerns impacting businesses and Kildare's competitiveness such as housing, labour shortages and public transport.

Called for reform of the planning process not pertaining to a specific project.

Called for the need for more affordable housing in Dublin, sufficient levels to account for rapid population growth.

Discuss the need to review tax policy in light of the NPF and the wider Department of Housing brief.

Discussed the increased need for policing in Dublin directly after the Dublin riots.

A realisation by public officials that our sector cannot sustain the increases in labour costs without directed assistance.

Implementation of the recommendations contained in a report, Act Now: Accelerating Onshore Renewable Energy in Ireland.

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

To get SWAN asks adopted in the River Basin Management Plan: 1. The plan must be far more ambitious and include targeted measures to restore ALL waters to healthy status by 2027 and halt deterioration. ::2. Agriculture policy must be brought in line with the Water Framework…

Urgent and stronger MPA legislation.::Ambitious and binding targets committing Ireland to effectively protect 30% of its seas as MPAs by 2030, including a target of 10% “strictly” protected.::A robust management framework which clearly defines: What will be protected; How it…

Support and Ambitious Agreement Nature Restoration Law::Strongly defend the Council's position on Art 4 and 5: ● Ensure that terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats are covered by quantified, time-bound and enforceable restoration targets both within and outside…

To support the asks of the European Environmental Bureau as per https://eeb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EEBs-input-to-the-EU-Environment-Council-Meeting-Luxembourg-16-October-2023.pdf

Welcoming €3bn Climate and Nature Fund and asking that 2% get ringfenced for delivering MPA commitments::asking that appropriate funding be allocated to the much-needed 'programmes to improve water quality in rivers & lakes and the removal of barriers to natural flows & fish…

Understanding of IRES role in the housing sector