James Browne

To provide an update on RAS activities and initiatives in relation to the prevention of smuggling

Amend the proposed regularisation scheme

Introduction of a broad and inclusive regularisation scheme

Increased Resettlement of Afghan Refugees; Humanitarian admission of people at high risk of persecution; Ensure international protection is provided to Afghan protection applicants currently in Ireland; Fast track family reunion applications and broaden criteria

Communicate joint NGO calling on Government to take further actions to respond to the crisis in Afghanistan

Seek Irish Government support for our calls in responding to the human rights and humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan following collapse of the government and takeover by the Taliban

Ensure awareness of Ibec's recommendations on NIFTI design and implementation to support the growth of the South-East region

Ensure understanding of Ibec policy priorities in the area of data transfers

That the Government must confirm its commitment to maximise national co-financing of CAP Pillar 2 schemes::• In 2020, the national exchequer contributed over €280m in funding to co-finance Pillar 2 CAP schemes. These included Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC), Green Low-Carbon…

That the Government must honour its €1.5bn Carbon Tax / REPS-2 commitment in their Programme for Government (PFG).::• The 2020 Programme for Government (PFG) gave a commitment to provide €1.5bn in funding to a “REPS-2” agrienvironmental scheme over the 2021-2030 period. The PFG…

That the Minister for Agriculture and the EU must ensure sensible design and pragmatic implementation of Good Agricultural Environmental Conditions (GAECs)/cross-compliance::• Proposals for the next CAP programme include revised definitions of GAECs. GAECs, commonly known as…

Appropriate Genuine Farmer definition with phasing out of long-term leasing of entitlements::• The next CAP programme will include a requirement for all member states to have a genuine farmer definition. This definition must ensure CAP payments are made to farmers who are…

That action be taken on IFA's submission we made to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health in 2019.::To welcome the publication of the new Bill.::To highlight that the scheme as it stands is fundamentally unfair as it brings huge stress and worry on farm families taking a…

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…

Inform the Minister on the benefits of Community Cafes for people who experience mental health difficulties. Plan meetings with Fingal Co Co management to advise them of plans to establish a new service in 2021 known as Thrive in Balbriggan. Brief Ministers on the benefits of…