Joe Flaherty

To highlight the potential contribution of Commercial Forestry in addressing climate change and providing timber for housing

To highlight that the extended power of the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan and the scope of the actions - be they legislative, policy or programme-related - will need to be fully considered. ::To emphasise that it is vital that the plan is adequately funded to give…

To seek an urgent meeting with the Office of Public Works (OPW) Minister to find a solution to the flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Roscommon.::To highlight that the water level of the co. Roscommon turlough has reached crisis point with farmland out of commission as a…

To propose that funding of the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the area of land under organic production.::That, the participation payment should be maintained.::That, an additional payment should be made on the first 3 hectares of…

To propose the establishment of capital grants of approximately 50% for farmers to invest in microgeneration. This will require a new financial support programme for on farm microgeneration with a separate structure and set of rules. This money should come from outside of Common…

Application of the natural capital approach in fiscal policy in future budgets across departments to ensure the development of natural capital expertise and research in Ireland to support policy that protects and restores Ireland's natural resources