James O'Connor

To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.

Ensure understanding of Ibec position on the EU Savings and Investment Union

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

To ensure opportunities arising from Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 are realised fully, including opportunities for the inclusion of regions in the programme of events and priorities for the presidency.

Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues…

To ask Irish MEPs, with the second round of CAP Simplification Measures expected soon, to advocate within the Commission for greater acknowledgement of existing on-farm action/restrictions with regard to the protection of Peatlands/Wetlands taking place on Irish farms, and for…

That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.

Gain understanding of upcoming NIS2 requirements and highlight business priorities in the national implementation of NIS2 requirements and pre-legislative scrutiny of the Cyber Security Bill 2024.