Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC

To oppose the proposed bill and to ensure an understanding of the bill's implications

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…

Support for the the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act the Bill allow landowners or their agents, for a pilot period of two years, to manage vegetation in hedges and ditches during August.::In the case of the burning of gorse, to enable regrowth of grassing lands, support…

to ensure the bill is not passed