George Lawlor

Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports to address cost competitiveness issues and excessive regulatory burden hampering the competitiveness and growth of Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, our Experience Economy.

Inform and shape economic development of the South-East Region

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)…

Funding to support the key priorities for disabled people as outlined in the ODG's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission

Business priorities of South East Region reflected in Budget 2026

Recommending the introduction of a framework for EOTS in Ireland and any related changes to the taxation legislation for EOTs in Ireland similar to the EOT UK tax regime and seeking support for the introduction of such framework.

Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of Disability Housing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability…

To highlight the anomaly in Budget 2026 where organisations employing more than 17 workers on WSS received just 55 cent per hour increase::To request Deputies to table Parliamentary Questions and motions on the operation of WSS and the impact of the measures in Budget 2026

Seek changes to the proposals to amend naturalisation requirements which would restrict access to citizenship for people in receipt of social welfare. Emailed called for reconsideration of these proposals.

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Support for ODG priorities as outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission to discuss the impact of Budgetary measures on people with disabilities and the organisations that provide services to them.

Prevent the deregulation of core human rights and environmental standards to protect workers, communities and the environment.