Holly Cairns

To raise awareness of MPAs and our seas among political and policy stakeholders. To gauge interest in marine conservation among identified stakeholders.

An early review of the pilot rivers trust resilience project. Depending on the review findings, we hope to secure additional funding to allow the work of the Maigue Rivers Trust to continue.::Government departments to provide multiannual funding opportunities that cover salary…

To support Ireland's progress towards the 2030 agenda by engaging further with the SDGs and policy proposals on how to implement them at local and national level.

To Invite Rural TD's and Rural Senators to The Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action which was launched by Teagasc earlier this year. This Programme is a collaborative partnership of farmers, industry and State Agencies, working together for Climate Action.::The…

Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing and implemention of the landing obligation as well as designating at least 30% Marine Protected Areas by 2030 with at least 10% highly protected.::Ensure that Ireland…

Amendment to the Climate Bill at Committee Stage on climate justice, just transition and accountability

Carbon Budget Definition -::That the definition of carbon budgets in the Bill must take account of removals as well as emissions. The current definition is not consistent with the overall climate goal.::Biogenic Methane -::In setting the Carbon Budget the Climate Advisory…

Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management.::Ensure that Ireland fully implements the…

That climate action and the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic focuses on policy measures that address social inequalities and climate change, leading to improvements in the supports and services among the people SVP assists.

Amendment to the Climate Bill

However, too often, policies which represent vested interests and big players promote practices that harm biodiversity and damage the environment for future generations.

Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…

Ensure that future agricultural and food policy in Ireland is sustainable and adequately addresses the climate and biodiversity crisis.

That as many TDs as possible would support the passage of the Bill through this second stage

Ensure climate action in Ireland is underpinned by robust policies.