Emer Higgins

To propose that a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.

To propose that the seed potato sector receives ringfenced financial support to encourage increased production.

To propose that full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::To propose that there is clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.

To propose that::• Funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the land area under organic production.::• The participation payment should be maintained.::• An additional payment is required for the first 3 hectares of organic…

To propose::• If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land, and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::• Farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Reliefs as…

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 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…

To propose::• PPE VAT Relief Include PPE under a new flat-rate VAT refund category.::• Reduced VAT for Safety Equipment Apply lower VAT rates to PTO covers, manhole replacements, etc.::• Safety Equipment Incentive Scheme Provide grants or tax credits for key safety upgrades…

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…

To propose an appropriate compensation scheme, funded independently of CAP, is required to ensure farmers currently affected by designation are adequately compensated for the farming restrictions placed on them and to account for loss of earnings and land devaluation.…

To propose that all actively farmed land must be permanently removed from the scope of RZLT.

To propose maintaining and expanding all exemptions applying to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and the ‘relevant property not rateable' list to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.

To propose that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities change direction on the proposed charge increases and recognise the challenges facing the sector and introduce further transitional arrangements for farmers to minimise tariff increases.::To propose that the standard…