Martin Kenny

Increased awareness of the human rights situation in Iran regarding members of the Baha'i religion.

Promote political interest in our key areas of concern regarding immigration reform; promoting migrant integration & inclusion; tackling racism and tackling human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation

Urgent request to extend the Section 481 Regional Film Development Uplift at 5% into 2021 and beyond because of the impact on Film Production in the regions cause by Covid19

Big Start Campaign – A meeting request by a deputation of representatives from Mayo Big Start Early years Committee on crisis in the Early Childhood Education and Care (childcare) sector with respect to the Sector’s key demands be included in the Programme for Government.

To set a clear target for the incoming Government : between EU funds and national co-financing, we need the CAP budget for Ireland of €1.8bn to be increased to at least €2bn of::That CAP money goes to active farmers::That on Brexit, the EU has the closest possible trading…

Multiannaual Financial Framework (MFF) - The CAP budget must be increased to take account of inflation and to compensate farmers for any additional requirements placed upon them as a result of this CAP reform.

• A targeted direct payment of €30 per ewe for sheep farmers, from a combination of CAP and national funding. This would include a roll-over and increase in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to €15 per ewe and CAP Pillar II funding.::• The option of targeted coupled payments and…

• Retention of the nitrates derogation is essential to allow the industry to realise its natural advantage.::• Farmers engaging with climate mitigation measures must be supported to offset their cost.::• Government must ensure fair and proportional environmental measures in the…

Keeping a Viable Market Operational::• Swift action is required at Government and EU Commission level in order to support the beef sector, beef markets and beef farmers in order to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and protect the beef supply chain.::• A priority must…

Aid to Private Storage (APS) is the most suitable support for the dairy sector in the face of market disturbances caused by COVID-19::• APS is relevant to long life dairy products. The APS scheme is legislated for under EU Regulation 1308/2013, Article 17 onwards. Butter,…

In order for the Agriculture Sector to achieve the target of 10-15%:::- Teagasc must fully cost the most cost effective measure in their 2030 climate roadmap, which will deliver emissions reductions and cost savings::- a budget based on these costings, from non-CAP resources…

To brief on Bank of Ireland's gender pay gap results in advance of the enactment of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019.

A meeting with the respective spokespersons to share insights and explore possible legislative changes and supports.

Irish Hemp Industry Stakeholder Forum Establishment::Legislative and regulatory changes to support the Irish hemp industry

Document outlined and lobbied for the inclusion of Bioenergy support measures in the programme for government across the Bioenergy sectors of Biomass, Biogas, Biofuels, Energy Crops, Wood fuels and Biochar.