Malcolm Byrne

That the Committee invite representatives nominated by the co-signing organisations to take part in thesession on energy affordability on December 10th.

Highlighting priority policy areas that Friends of the Earth believes the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy should address in its 2025 work programme.

To accept an invitation to discuss the key barriers that may prevent Ireland from meeting its 2026 - 2030 climate change targets.::To emphasise the challenges for Agriculture and the potential solutions to ensure sustainable progress.

To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland

Provide update to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme, its progress to date and future plans.

To propose::• Introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff::• Immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)::• Introduction…

To propose that, to encourage farmers to grow protein crops such as peas, beans, lupins and combi-crops, rates up to €600/ha for beans/ peas/lupins should be offered, 50% for combi-crops.

To highlight that this scheme was introduced to promote environmentally sustainable farming methods and significantly reduce nitrogen fertiliser while maintaining forage yields. It has proven particularly popular among farmers.::To propose that this scheme should be extended,…

Shared new policy briefing with members of the Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy and sought a meeting with political representatives.

To propose:::• Grant aid from the Climate and Nature fund to be made available from 2026 to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/slurry storage facilities.::• Slurry separation equipment grant aided by 70% to assist in reduction of storage capacity requirements on farm.::•…

To propose an extension of the Liming Scheme for 2025 with increased payment of €20 per tonne.

To speak at Oireachtas Climate committee

Presentation at Oireachtas Committee

To introduce ACE Ireland to the members of the new Committee and to secure a meeting to discuss sorting and recycling processes in Ireland and the Programme for Government commitment to provide investment in sorting technology in Ireland’s MRF network.

TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.