Malcolm Byrne

To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as LESS equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from VAT.::To propose reduced excise duty…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::To propose that Social Insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm…

To propose that the 5-year land/business transfer clause is reduced to a maximum of three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose that a new, statutory Home Support scheme needs to be introduced urgently and adequately funded to support…

To highlight that the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.

To propose that with regards to General Employment Permits – there should be no increase in the current €30k annual salary requirement until a full review of salary targets is complete.::To highlight the need for a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all non-EU workers, similar to…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::To propose that the Total Contribution Approach (TCA) for calculating Contributory…

To highlight that the area devoted to tillage declined by 16% between 2012 and 2020. The area devoted to cereal production has declined consecutively since 2012 with the exception of 2022 when an increase was recorded. However, a 7% decrease in the cereal area was subsequently…

To raise awareness among Oireachtas members about the barriers to the accelerated development of offshore renewable energy in Ireland and a discussion with experts on policy and legislative solutions.

Highlight the importance of cross border information flows and intellectual property to the global life sciences industry

Call by Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) for the prioritisation of hate crime legislation, call for progression at the Seanad, understand timeframe for legislation.::Call by CAHC for a committment to an holistic approach to hate crime and hate speech by means of an action…

To ensure the rights and needs of disabled people are understood by all elected representatives during the preparations for Budget 2024 and to seek support for our key asks. ::Members of the Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG), including Rehab Group, met with elected…

To receive a Dáil tour from Deputy Gannon and engage with Senator Flynn, Deputy Gannon, Deputy Clarke, Senator Ward and Senator Barry on post primary levels of policy and discuss supports for post primary schoolgoers.

To inform deputies and senators about the benefits of adult vaccination including details of a piece of research commissioned by GSK which demonstrates that implementing adult vaccination programmes in Ireland delivers a return

We intended to inform politicians that a different way was possible for gender affirming care, and to show that in other countries there are shorter waiting lists and better outcomes for patients. We hoped that this presentation would inform politicians that Ireland has the…

Policy Change; Seeking support for '- A €92m supplementary budget in 2024 to cover the costs of existing staff; '- A further €171m in Budget 2025 to continue covering existing staff costs; And at least €120m additional Funding the Future allocation.