James Browne

Ensure that the local knowledge of local elected members is retained in the composition of the proposed Community Safety Partnerships

To outline how most Bookmakers operating in Ireland have agreed to an industry-wide ban on the use of credit cards, both online and in shops, for Irish customers, and have also agreed to a pre-watershed whistle-to-whistle advertising ban for live sport. The two initiatives…

Increase Afghan refugee places to 1000; expedite outstanding family reunification applications; increase support and assistance for the Irish Refugee Protection Programme and participate in a wider EU redistribution. Also ensure international protection is provided to Afghan…

That the Minister immediately outlines details of his proposed Eco-schemes for Irish farmers and let them know what is going to be asked of them in the next CAP.::To seek that the impact of Eco-Schemes on farmers' basis payment is minimised.::To seek that Member States with a…

(1) Extend the 30 Nov 2021 deadline to register easements by 6 years (2) Refer reform of the law on easements to the Law Reform Commission (3) Address related areas e.g. capacity, foreshore and State lands

Seeking meeting with Minister and Department to communicate industry findings and challenges with visa application system. Seeking updates as to where applicants are in the decision making process and seeking the decision making timelines.

Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working…

Our recommendations are divided across three core themes that we would like to see the following results. Theme 1: A Strategy for Towns and Cities/Urban Ireland including Funding for Town Centre First Initiative, Reduce vacancies, Support urbanism, Support efficiency in…

Increased investment in the District and increased Residential development to enable the '15 Minute City'

Introduction of Humanitarian Admission Programme and removal of restrictive visa requirements for family members of Afghans in Ireland

To share recommendations for the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based violence from a child's perspective.

Secure information on timeline for completion of the review and publication of the report

To protect the current Local Employment Service model of a community-led, not-for-profit, service.

To highlight how excise increases will fuel the return of ‘ant smuggling’ as post pandemic international travel resumes and call for no further increases in excise duty on tobacco products. To call for an introduction of attachment orders to support the Fines Act 2010 and…

Funding, support and research into the mental health of farmers.