Hildegarde Naughton

That incoming TDs would be familiar with the organisation and aware of the needs of young LGBTQ+ people in Ireland.

To propose the introduction of a voluntary agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows all farmers to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::That the deferred funds could…

To propose a sustainable budget of €389m is provided for the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 to drive ‘bottom up, community-led' investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland, provide funding in the rural environment and support climate change mitigation initiatives in…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::That Social insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm Assist before…

To propose that the 5-year land/business transfer clause is reduced to a maximum of three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose a new, statutory Home Support scheme needs to be introduced urgently and adequately funded to support older…

To propose that Local Authorities must fully recognise, and not discriminate against, the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.

To propose that Government and Local Authorities must fully support and avoid the closure of small schools.

To highlight that 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 currently available financial supports are extended to all childcare providers.

To emphasise that the continued provision of primary care services in rural areas is paramount, requiring adequate investment and resourcing.::To emphasise that the Home Care Package must be introduced under the Nursing Home Support Scheme/Fair Deal to allow older people to be…

To propose that The Commission for Regulation of Utilities reverse the tariff increases and recognise the challenges facing the sector and introduce further transitional arrangements for farmers to minimise tariff increases.::To propose significant continued investment in water…

To propose the continued roll-out and expansion of the Local Link service, operating 12 months of the year in each local authority area.::To seek assurance that public transport services in rural and regional areas are accessible to persons with disabilities and reduced…

To propose that Local Authorities, in collaboration with relevant Government Departments, invest in the local and regional road network to maintain roads to a proper standard and improve regional accessibility.::That each Local Authority should publish Local Improvement Scheme…

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

To propose that, given the strategic importance of nutrient storage infrastructure for water and air quality, a planning exemption is provided for the construction of nutrient storage facilities on farms to facilitate the construction of stores of significant size without…