James Browne

To align our work with the Minister's Office and encourage general policy decisions that are beneficial to nature and ecotourism.::From the GKMD we appealed for more communication and collaboration on local decision making, relating to nature , social issues and ecotourism.

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.

That the Government cannot use the Nitrates review to introduce measures that are more to do with delivering climate policy objectives, than improving water quality.::To highlight that the Government must undertake a cost-benefit analysis to understand the economic cost of the…

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

Urge changes to strengthen the Bill and raise the level of climate ambition within it

Climate & Environmental Legislation • All future climate and environmental legislation should be subject to a comprehensive Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to assess its impact on jobs and on the environment. Ireland can no longer blindly sign-up to unachievable targets,…

• The lead agency for the development of all recreational routes must be the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and not two Government Departments as currently exists.::• The Walks Scheme must be extended by a further 40 walks, to bring the total to 120, worth €6m to…

• The CPO goodwill payment must be fully reinstated to €5,000 per acre to restore equity and fairness for the landowners impacted by the re-commencement of the national roads development programme.

• The NPF must acknowledge the importance of farming and vibrant rural communities and recognise the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.::• The NPF must support the development of farm-scale and…

That TDs would vote in favour of a motion calling on the Government to declare a climate & biodiversity emergency, and to accept and endorse the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

That TDs would vote in favour of a motion calling on the Government to declare a climate & biodiversity emergency, and to accept and endorse the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Discuss timing of the introduction of a nationwide smoky coal ban

Renewal of Ireland's Derogation under the Nitrates Directive::To push slurry date to the end of 2019 with splash plate.::Reduced climate impact and threat to water quality - Increased support for use of low emissions technologies

Amend the Bill to use clearer language and defined terms::Oppose the restriction of the bands of hours::Remove the reliance of the Bill on criminal sanctions::Reduce the unintended consequences of the Bill on employers and employees

That the Oireachtas support this bill