James O'Connor

Meeting with Minister Donohoe and Minister Peter Burke, and Enterprise Oireachtas Committee Chair James O'connor

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 highlight that the farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Co-Operation, based on information to hand, that close on one in four ACRES participants, or c. 14,000 farmers, are still waiting on their advance 2024 ACRES payments, with hundreds having only…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties

To emphasise that and enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme is urgently needed to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of members of the Oireachtas for an enhanced Wildlife Control Programme.::That the…

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…

To highlight that the additional measures signed into law as part of the interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme will further add to the challenges and complexity of nutrient management on farms.::To stress that farmers are committed to playing their part to…

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.

That the Minister for Agriculture should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment with an upfront payment from national funds to be rebalanced later,

Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.

To update local representatives about the Cork Development Forum's priorities for the new Programme for Government

To demonstrate the issues with housing delivery in Cork and to ensure that the newly-elected TDs would prioritise this in the coming years in an effort to resolve the housing crisis and also support economic development

To establish regional development priorities in terms of industrial and economic progress for Cork.

To generate support among a cross-party grouping of TDs and Senators for the transport policies of Cork Chamber and its members, including the need for improved access roads from the city centre to West Cork, rural bus services, increased commuter rail and park and ride options,…