James Browne

Support an increasingly effective renewable energy programme for Ireland, contributing to the successful implementation of the Climate Action Plan.

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 heighten awareness of social finance in respective Deputys' constituency

To inform TDs and Senators of our objectives as part of the three year review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018

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.

Increased availability of labour

Extension of Stamp Duty relief from 2021 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Strong committments on climate financing and loss and Damage financing at COP26

Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty::IFA proposes Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty…

Farm Schemes - Suckler Cow::IFA proposes Budget 2022 should build on the BDGP and BEEP-S schemes to deliver a targeted direct payment of €300/ cow, financed from a combination of national cofinancing and CAP Pillar II funds. Roll-over of the BDGP in a simplified format for…

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…

To invite Public Representatives to the IFA's Let's Talk and Walk events. The Green Ribbon campaign is a month-long campaign during September organised by See Change to get people talking openly about mental health problems and to break the stigma of silence associated with…

To highlight the inconsistencies with the granting of firearm licences in advance of the the establishment of an Advisory Committee to guide Garda Superintendents on best practice when granting gun licences.::To highlight that that there are inconsistencies with the knowledge…

To highlight that the combined effect of eco schemes, internal convergence and complementary income support for sustainability (CRISS) will devastate the income of a significant cohort of farmers.::Pillar 1 Changes That the proposed new €1.5bn Agri Environment Scheme within…

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