John Cummins

To propose that The Commission for Regulation of Utilities reverse the tariff increases and recognise the challenges facing the sector and introduce further transitional arrangements for farmers to minimise tariff increases.::To propose significant continued investment in water…

To propose that, given the strategic importance of nutrient storage infrastructure for water and air quality, a planning exemption is provided for the construction of nutrient storage facilities on farms to facilitate the construction of stores of significant size without…

To ensure that the manifestoes of the political parties were ambitious for the environment especially Ireland's wild birds and other biodiversity. ::That the Programme for Government would be more ambitious for biodiversity and the environment than some of the manifestoes

To raise awareness and support for the recommendations included in the Climate and Health Alliance's Programme for Government briefing document.

DPOs were invited to and attended a discussion at IGBC's political hustings event ahead of the general elections.

Raise awareness of the impact of nitrous oxide canisters on Waste-to-Energy facilities

Raise awareness of the impact of Nitrous Oxide canisters on Waste-to-Energy facilities

Informing and promote discussion on the development of the party's political manifesto

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…

Better leadership & handholding from government for small businesses about how to drive sustainability and digitisation.

To ensure that, as set out in Food Vision 2030, there must be a balance between environmental, economic and social sustainability.::To ensure that rigorous assessments of all EU and national policy proposals are required to understand their impact on farm viability, the rural…

To highlight that our grass-based livestock and arable land systems are among the world's most climate-efficient food production systems. Farmers will work to reduce emissions by adopting measures in the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) and other reasonable policy…

Ensure compliance of legislation with the Aarhus Convention, in particular compliance with wider Access to Justice legal obligations and compliance with relevant EU Directives. ::Understanding of the public’s right to access to justice in matters of planning and development.

IEP/John Cummins