Joe Cooney

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027, relating to our proposed on-trade sustainability scheme which seeks to develop a tax credit on draught kegs to reduce publicans overall costs and increases their viability as businesses.

Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and…

Communication with Ministers, TD's & Senators regarding Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Funding for 2026, delays in funding for 2025 and requests to meet with FASD Ireland to discuss these issues.

The enforcement of EU rules regarding age verification on adult content or the introduction of national legislation requiring the same, the consideration of a risk vs age classification system for online services accessed by young people, and the outlawing of technology which…

To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of a strategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long term costs to the health service of diabetes complications.::Advancing the benefits of Integrated…

To provide information and material on Fold Housing as requested by the Joint Committee in their invitation letter.

For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.

To raise concerns about the need to activate more residential sites where necessary services are available, and to lobby for necessary infrastructure upgrades (specifically an upgrade to Clareabbey wastewater treatment plant - currently at capacity) in order to advance housing…

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Raise awareness of the economic impact of the Prepared Consumer Foods sector::Ensure understanding of the sector's needs across the strategic pillars of Competitiveness, People, Innovation, Sustainability and Health

Inform and shape the development of the Mid-West region

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.