Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…

Support for Cork Development Forum's priorities in supporting investment in offshore renewables and associated infrastructure in Cork

To raise awareness of the Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate and Health Alliance Air Quality and Health position paper.::To secure a meeting and support of Jennifer Whitmore TD.::Secure an event in the Oireachtas AV room to launch the air quality and health report.…

For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.

Most people are not in favour of this activity as a “pursuit”. It is outdated, and polls show 77% for fox hunting bann, including a majority in rural & urban areas. We would appreciate your support for the people of Ireland by considering a ban on this activity, which causes…

To highlight the premature closure of the National Maritime Strategy, which was advertised as being open until the 11th of July 2025, which meant submissions should have been able to have been made up to 23:59 on the 11th of July, but were being refused online well before that…

To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland

To highlight that Carbon sequestration solutions enhance climate action and, if implemented correctly, bring incentives and additional income potential to landowners. The importance of soil carbon sequestration must be taken into account in the calculation of carbon…

To propose that grant aid from the Climate and Nature Fund be made available to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/ slurry storage facilities.::That the slurry separation equipment grant is aided by 70% to assist in reducing storage capacity requirements on farms.::That…

To propose that the inclusion of agricultural tyres in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme is postponed and that funding is allocated in the budget to organise a series of national bring centres to deal with legacy issues on farms before the inclusion of…

To propose that The Commission for Regulation of Utilities reverse the tariff increases and recognise the challenges facing the sector and introduce further transitional arrangements for farmers to minimise tariff increases.::To propose significant continued investment in water…

To propose that, given the strategic importance of nutrient storage infrastructure for water and air quality, a planning exemption is provided for the construction of nutrient storage facilities on farms to facilitate the construction of stores of significant size without…

For the MPA Bill to be published as soon as possible.::For the incoming MPA legislation to be effective and fit for purpose.