Jennifer Whitmore

inclusion in election manifesto / programme for Government

For our recommended commitments to go into the next programme for government

To see Fair Seas election manifesto asks reflected in Programme for Government

To show the broad public support for the MPA legislation and convince Government of the need to publish the draft MPA bill.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on climate change.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

To propose that indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.

To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all…

To propose that all exemptions apply to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and that the ‘relevant property not rateable' list must be maintained and expanded to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.

To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::That 0% VAT rate is implemented on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose the inclusion of additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic…

To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from…

To propose that the inclusion of agricultural tyres in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme is postponed and that funding is allocated in the budget to organise a series of national bring centres to deal with legacy issues on farms before the inclusion of…

Traveller inclusion to be prioritised as part of the new Programme for Government

To inform the development of a holistic model of gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary people in Ireland.