Matt Carthy

Sought enhanced engagement and collaboration between NPWS and rural stakeholders

Seek representations to address inconsistencies in the firearms licensing system

Share TENI's priorities and key public policy priorities for the transgender community, to inform the statements made in the Dail on the occasion of LGBTQ+ Pride.

To introduce MOVE and it's work to the Justice Committee, and to meet with the committee to discuss the topic of gender based violence.

To share a copy of TBOI's 2027 pre-budget submission with stakeholders

To support the development of a legislative framework that better protects the privacy and confidentiality of counselling notes

Meeting on 8 July (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Sinn Féin parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Changes to the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme to favour young farmers success rates::Succession scheme for young farmers in Budget 2027::Retention of agricultural tax reliefs and enhancement of some reliefs for young farmers such as the Succession Tax Partnership tax…

To highlight how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Irish agriculture due to the disruption to trade and supply chains and caused a sharp rise in energy and fertiliser prices. Irish agriculture has been greatly affected due to its heavy reliance on green diesel…

To seek rates of up to €600/ha for beans, peas and lupins, 50% for combi crops to encourage farmers to grow protein crops.

To propose that a new Over-Wintering Support Scheme should be introduced, spanning fodder and bedding, with applications open to all farmers. Increased allocations should be afforded to farmers in uplands and Natura 2000 sites.

To propose the introduction of a minimum 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.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…

To highlight that to allow for further investment by farmers in roof-top solar a multi-year fully funding commitment is required for predictability and confidence.::To propose an increase in the grant value for farms under the Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) administered by…

To emphasise that suckler cow supports must be increased to a minimum of €300/cow to ensure economic viability, long term sustainability and generation renewal within the sector.::To emphasise that there must be a Dairy Calf Welfare Scheme that provides meaningful incentives for…

To highlight that Livestock farmers who utilise straw for the bedding of cattle and sheep are providing optimum animal welfare conditions over the winter months at extremely high cost.::To propose that the level of supports provided to tillage farmers in the Straw Incorporation…