Martin Heydon

The enactment of legislation that enshrines the principles of good regulation for the gambling industry as set out in the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013 as amended by recommendations contained in the Inter-Departmental Report in regulation of Gaming in Ireland

To Gain support from Fine Gael members to allow the National Association of GPs to enter into official negotiations with regard to a new GP contract

A target that 70 per cent of Ireland's electricity should come from renewable energy by 2030 would be contained in Ireland's National Energy & Climate Plan.

To provide an update on IFA's position on Brexit, Contingency Planning and the UK White Paper::- that IFA shares the Government's approach in the negotiations which is aimed at ensuring that the post-Brexit environment for the farming and food sectors remains the status quo.…

That Oireachtas members facilitate a solutions focused approach to addressing the climate challenge::That key actions, as identified by Teagasc, that Government and the new Committee on Climate Action can deliver on include an increased focus on sustainability advisory support…

Suckler cow scheme - In order to improve incomes and stabilise numbers, IFA proposes a targeted payment of €200 per suckler cow, structured under environmental and animal welfare measures in the CAP Rural Development Programme and financed predominately from national resources…

Extension of Income Averaging to self-employed farmers with other income - IFA proposes that, where a farmer or their spouse has an additional self-employed source of income, income averaging should be allowed on farm profits.::Increasing Flexibility in Income Averaging…

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

Exchange/provide information on the likely implication on the Travel Retail Industry if the proposals contained in the 2015 Alcohol Bill are retained

Support for 13 recommendations set out in the submission which would support the development of wind energy in Ireland.

Review and development of State supports pertaining to dying death and bereavement

Budget adjustment from HSE to cover full costs of implementing Lansdowne Road Agreement including once off retrospection arising for 2016/2017::Budget adjustment from HSE to cover implementation of Public Sector Pay Agreement for period up to end of 2020::Commitment from HSE to…

Providing details of IFA's submission to the initial public consultation on the National Energy and Climate Plane 2021-2030::That the five key actions identified by IFA would be taken on board by the Government to support farming to deliver on climate.::Request to meet on these…

That there is a solutions focused approach to addressing the climate challenge::To minimise restrictions place on farmers due to climate change

To seek additional funding,::To secure new higher payment rates,::To protect existing ANC areas,::To ensure an appeal system is in place for areas that lost out in the Review.