Holly Cairns

To meet with these Ministers and TD's and to brief them on the nursing home sector and older persons care. Present NHI Insights Paper

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Bunú soláthar oideachais lán-Ghaeilge in Iarthar Chorcaí.

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Work towards legislation to remove 3-day wait and expansion of abortion legislation

Development of IFCA PBS and Oireachtas Cross Party Committee and seek support for our PBS Asks for 2027

IFA Propose::• IFA supports the Programme for Government commitment to reviewing the thresholds for CAT. As land values have increased, IFA supports the increase of the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the current rate of €400,000 to €500,000.::• Due to changing…

Secure amendments to the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2028

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

IFA propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy Day Fund, which allows farmers across all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their coop, a specially assigned bank account, or a State Farm Volatility Fund.::IFA propose the deferred…

To highlight that despite consistently delivering a wide range of the highest quality food ingredients globally, most farmers struggle to obtain a positive market return for their endeavours.::IFA propose that targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€35/ewe),…

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…