Garret Ahearn

Briefed party members re need to reinstate EWSS at previous rate and extend & in light of public health advice not to socialise the need for access to CRSS or bespoke hospitality support

Ensure that any changes to Ireland's FFRs continue to guarantee high levels of fire safety

For MRCI amendments to be considered and taken on

Carbon Budget Definition -::That the definition of carbon budgets in the Bill must take account of removals as well as emissions. The current definition is not consistent with the overall climate goal.::Biogenic Methane -::In setting the Carbon Budget the Climate Advisory…

To welcome the decision at Committee stage in the Seanad to accept two amendments to the Climate Action Bill.::To acknowledge the FG and FF senators, whose amendments were put down and followed up, which have now been accepted by the Government.::To highlight that there are…

To ensure that the Government honours its commitments in the Programme for Government (PFG).::That the minimum base payment would be €10,000, the rate being proposed is far too low::To highlight that the budget of €10m is insufficient. This proposed new scheme will not deliver…

To highlight the economic threat certain birds pose to commercial crops and livestock farmers.::That these birds need to be controlled throughout the year.::To maintain the derogation for the control of Wood Pigeons::That Minister Darragh O'Brien does not sign off on the new…

Awareness of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on economic competitiveness, particularly on Ireland's 'experience economy'::Understanding of the risks and opportunities presented by the OECD's BEPS (base erosion and profit shifting) process and international labour trends for…

Ensure awareness of Ibec's views on the current domestic and global economic landscape and US-Irish relations::Swift ratification of Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), between the EU and Canada, by the Oireachtas::Support for the proposals contained in Ibec's…