Helen McEntee

To discuss the creation of a National Action Plan for Collective Bargaining

To see services included in the bill and to see the bill enacted

To propose that Government must build on the funding allocation provided to the Deer Management Strategy Group

To highlight that in 2019, €33.5m was allocated for a 10-year programme to enhance the Regional Veterinary Laboratory Network and associated services to farmers. It has been six years since the commitment was made, and no infrastructural development or enhancement of services to…

To propose that the VAT rate on vaccines and other critical on-farm medicines, where VAT is currently charged, must be reduced to the 0% rate.

BVD::To propose that the Department of Agriculture must fully cover the cost associated with BVD testing. This is estimated at €7.5 million annually.::Johnes::To propose that, with the lack of committed resources in 2025 which meant that farmers did not have a Johnes control…

To propose that the entire fallen animal disposal system must be reviewed, the most efficient system that guarantees the collection of fallen animals from all farmers in the country at competitive rates must be provided. DAFM must subsidise the cost of collection if necessary to…

To propose that the baling assistance payment be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.

Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…

To propose that availability of reduced cost finance such as SBCI lending is continued. It must be ensured that such funding is available to all farmers to enable them to make their businesses more sustainable from both an environmental and/or a financial perspective.::To…

The Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::To propose that, as per the Programme for Government, there must be a reduction in the…

General Employment Permits::To propose the need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::To propose that there are supports for rising employment costs in place, which is critical for the Mushroom &…

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…

Inclusion Ireland sought to influence the Department of Education and Youth's proposals around disability matters ahead of their own Pre-Budget Submission.