Darren O'Rourke

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Have Oireachtas members attend NYCI lobbying day in Buswells::Increased funding for youth work in Budget 2027::Meet with the Minister for Education and Youth to discuss youth work funding::Meet with Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to discuss…

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Seeking to ensure Budget 2027 addresses concerns regarding illicit products and smoking cessation

Ensure an understanding of retailers concerns about the impact of illicit trade and cross border purchasing

Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

Raise awareness of NYCI Youth issues Pre budget submission, with RED C polling on issues affecting young people::Discuss NYCI Youth work Pre Budget submission and RED C polling on offline spaces for young people::Request Parliamentary Questions on the breakdown of Budget 2026…

To propose funding for the ANCs is increased by an additional €50 million, bringing the total budget for the scheme to €300 million::To propose that the eligible area for an improved ANC scheme should be increased from the maximum current 34Ha to 45Ha

To propose::• Increased resources should be allocated to swiftly resolve the backlog in application approvals and the issuing of payments.::• Alongside unutilised allocated TAMS funding from previous years, adequate funding is required to optimise necessary on-farm investment…

To propose::• A Forgotten Farmer scheme be introduced, with all farmers meeting the above parameters eligible to apply for a one-off payment equivalent to what they would have received under the Installation Aid scheme, together with the following and/or equivalent schemes::-…

To propose that maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To propose that there needs to be greater promotion and stricter enforcement of the ‘No Dogs Allowed' policy.::To propose that any amenities or walkways within the jurisdiction of Local Authorities…