James O'Connor

The specific support needs of LGBTQ+ youth in relation to drugs and alcohol are recognised and resourced.

Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

To secure support for proposals contained in the company's pre-budget submission

Called for reforms to speed up infrastructure delivery processes, including adopting parallel rather than sequential consenting processes and reducing delays arising from planning and judicial review procedures.

Called for multi-annual funding and a predictable infrastructure pipeline to provide certainty for the delivery of major infrastructure projects under the National Development Plan.

Highlighted housing shortages as a major threat to competitiveness and called for faster housing delivery aligned with infrastructure and transport provision.

Called for accelerated delivery of public transport projects including MetroLink, DART+, Luas extensions and BusConnects to address congestion and support employment.

Called for accelerated delivery of energy, water and wastewater infrastructure, including grid upgrades and strategic water projects, to support housing and economic growth.

Raised concerns about increasing regulatory and compliance burdens on businesses and called for stronger impact assessments, SME tests and realistic implementation timelines for new regulation.

Called for a more demand-led skills and training system and for the National Training Fund to be fully unlocked to support apprenticeships and targeted upskilling for businesses.

Highlighted childcare costs and availability as a barrier to workforce participation and called for childcare to be treated as core economic infrastructure.

To discuss the findings of new, independent and first-of-its-kind research into the impact of e-commerce on the Irish market and the extensive benefits for consumers.

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2026::Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Tillage Survival Package - €250/ha for all cereal & oilseed rape grown for harvest 2025.::• Tillage expansion and sustainability scheme must be delivered – 2025-2030::• Increased national…

To invite rural based members of the Tourism Committee to an event announcing and celebrating winners of the Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund