Helen McEntee

Swift solutions to disembarkations of people rescued at sea, including possible offers to relocate some of the people rescued.

Awareness raising with incoming government ministers

Support for students who are facing a deportation order. Requesting orders are reversed to allow students to remain in Ireland.

Completion of Review of Defamation Act and reform of the laws

To encourage reform in the area of statements of truth

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a reduction in rates of tourism VAT::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates for at least 12 months to coincide with business…

To provide Government with an improved solution vs. the Green list introduced in July which is not

To discuss the current state of the negotiations, the future relationship between the UK and the EU and the trade deal.::To discuss the Ireland / Northern Ireland Protocol and the preparedness and supports for the food sector::To maintain the value of the UK market for Irish…

Farm Schemes - that the total annual CAP payment plus the national co-financing must amount to €2bn per annum, from the current level of €1.8bn from when the new CAP starts.::Suckler Cow::- Suckler farmers need a targeted payment of €300 per cow, facilitated by a combination of…

Farm Transfer, Succession and Partnerships - that Agriculture must be removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Reliefs for Stamp Duty::- The rollover of consanguinity relief post 2020…

Engagement with key policy makers and decision makers in the relevant government departments and parties, as well as Seanad members.::Inclusion of key campaign priorities in the next programme for government::Ongoing support for the community and voluntary sector in response to…

Urgent need to grant an emergency authorisation for the use of Diquat in desiccation of the potato crop. failure to do so will have serious effect on the future viability of the Irish potato industry.::There is considerable potential for the sector to expand particularly in the…

State of Play in Brexit Negotiations::To get compensation for losses to beef producers due to market disruption and COVID-19::To get an update on the current state of play in the two rounds of future relationship negotiations between the EU and the UK.::To get an outline of the…

Reform of existing Irish legislation relating to lawful interception of communication to: (i) clarify Ireland’s position in relation to internet based communication services; and (ii) manage requests to Irish-based providers of such services from law enforcement authorities in…

Secure support for Ibec's priorities as part of its Reboot & Reimagine campaign::Ensure awareness of Ibec views on current economic challenges for Ireland in light of challenges such as COVID-19 and Brexit