James Lawless

Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition

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…

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 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 Invite Rural TD's and Rural Senators to The Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action which was launched by Teagasc earlier this year. This Programme is a collaborative partnership of farmers, industry and State Agencies, working together for Climate Action.::The…

To ask the Committee to reopen a detailed submission from the Society's Family & Child Law Committee on the General Scheme of the Family Court Bill as part of its consideration of the issue

To highlight how persistent excise increases on tobacco products are driving Irish smokers towards a growing black market and fuelling significant growth in smuggling activity.

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

To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.

Secure support for Iarnród Éireann's Strategy 2027

To inform TDs and Senators of ICCL's Budget 2022 priorities and share our pre-budget submission.::To invite a number of TDs and Senators to attend ICCL's pre-budget event.

Share research done by ICCL on GDPR enforcement problems.::Advocate for the reform of the Data Protection Commission::Discuss developments at the Data Protection Commission::Clarify if funds to allow for the reform of the Data Protection Commission are included in Budget 2022.

Share submission on the General Scheme of the Garda Siochana (Powers) Bill 2021::Share views on the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021::Share views on the Garda Síochána (Policing, Security and Community Safety) Bill 2021

Call for a wider involvement of civil society organisations at all phases of the development of hate crime legislation.::Request for topic be discussed by Oireachtas Justice Committee.