John Cummins

To share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Elections and brief Political Party negotiation teams on LGI's key asks to support the decarbonisation of rural, off natural gas grid energy users and to call for a ‘Just Transition’ to decarbonisation in Ireland, in light of…

To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.

The revitalisation of towns and cities to create vibrant, thriving communities where people feel safe and connected demands a holistic and strategic multi-agency approach over the next five years

Addressing the rising costs facing businesses is essential in ensuring the continued success and competitiveness of Irish enterprises.Including: Reforming the business taxation landscape.Employment legislation review.Rigorous SME Test application.Increasing access to finance

Government to take a long-term view on our future growth and potential development opportunities, and to invest accordingly in essential infrastructure that will drive competitiveness.

To seek to establishment of stakeholder fora on wildlife matters

Regulatory impact for the sector

Familiarity with Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025

To propose that the the entire fallen animal collection system should be reviewed to identify the most effective and efficient means to ensure farmers can meet their legal obligations to dispose of fallen animals efficiently at a competitive price.

To propose the establishment of a 5-year Tillage Survival Scheme with an annual payment of €250/ha for commercial tillage farmers, costing c.€65.75m.::That, following the publication of the Tillage Vision Group report in May 2024, a 5-year plan to ensure the economic survival of…

To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be paid on land converted into tillage in year 1 with a maintenance payment of €250/ha following in year 2. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.

To propose that increased investment needs to be made toward developing suitable markets and outlets for existing organic produce and the projected increase coming onto the market in the coming years.::Funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and…

To propose that with regards to the Aquaculture Policy and Legislative reform – that to achieve the objectives and specific actions outlined in the Seafood Development Programme 2021-2027 and the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture, it is now critical that a…

To propose a full review of the Forestry Programme. Committing 32% of productive land area to biodiversity and broadleaf planting is excessive, impacting farm commercial viability.::To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as…

To propose that the introduction of a Roadside Ash Tree Removal Fund to support the safe removal of diseased roadside ash trees safely is urgently required.