Matt Carthy

To present and generate awareness of Liquid Gas Ireland and the sector’s Vision 2040 which sets out how LPG and BioLPG can contribute to Ireland’s ‘Green New Deal’, including the ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy.…

Advancement and implementation of public health alcohol policy measures

To include workers voices in the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 and Beef Taskforce::To make reforms that prevent bullying and discrimination::To review production levels and wider safety concerns of workers in meat processing factories::Introduction of mobility for all employment…

To inform the Committee of fundamental issues highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding how the Fair Deal scheme is operating. The examination highlights the gross disparity in the funding of nursing home care under Fair Deal and there is no model applied by…

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…

Increase the rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance to young people (18-24) by raising the rate to €157.85::Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2021 to…

Macra na Feirme support the National Youth Council of Ireland proposal for an €11.5m additional investment each year in the Youth Services Grant Scheme::An increase in the Youth Services Grant of €1 million to a total of €12.6 million for 2021

Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…

Restoration of the distance coding and increasing Rural Practice Allowances to pre-2009 levels::Funding for additional services – nutrition, counselling etc.::Funding of transport for those receiving addiction counselling or other services::Pilot project for First Aid Overdose…

Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…

To secure annual funding for Horse Sport Ireland from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Minimise the use of imprisonment as a sanction during a pandemic::Prioritise social measures over penal measures during a pandemic::Ensure equal access to justice in remote court hearings::Strengthen inspection and oversight of all places of detention::Advocate for human rights…

To present and generate awareness of Liquid Gas Ireland and the sector’s Vision 2040 which sets out how LPG and BioLPG can contribute to Ireland’s ‘Green New Deal’, including the ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy.…

Legislative and Operational parity with Thoroughbred Racing Sector during COVID 19 restrictions

Awareness on matters affecting racing, breeding and sales in Ireland