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Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2022 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future::The…

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…

To ensure that the Plan addresses the biodiversity, climate and water quality crises on farmland is addressed and that farmers are assisted to transition to sustainable agriculture in line with the carrying capacity of the Irish environment.::To ensure that agri-environment…

The implementation of the Macra's four principles to the creation of green architecture. - Inclusive and accessible, progressive, results-based, complimentary::Agri-Environmental Climate Measures focused on Results-Based methodologies with support for on-farm management with a…

To raise awareness of non-compliance and lack of enforcement of the the Rules on the Sale, Supply and Advertising of Pet Animals in relation to dogs

Inform Social Democrats of ICSA position

County councils to commit lands to establish trees upon

To outline ICSA position on regulator and powers that should be included in the additional legislation required

Ensure awareness of current issues, challenges and opportunities for the Irish meat sector.

To highlight the importance of commercial farming to the rural economy.::To warn against the dangers in the current CAP proposals and the Climate Action Bill.::To highlight to An Taoiseach Michael Martin that the current direction of the CAP and the Government's Climate Action…

Looking for a regulator to audit food chain with specific focus on margins in the beef chain at processor and retailer level and to ensure that the office is created with the necessary powers in addition to the powers conferred under the Unfair Trading Practices Directive

Extension of Consanguinity relief from 2020 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland