Mattie McGrath

To address the severe income difficulties livestock farmers are encountering as a result of falling prices, increased costs and reduced direct payments.::To seek support for livestock farmers as these difficulties have escalated into a crises due to the fall in cattle prices,…

To highlight that the UK is Ireland's largest beef export market, accounting for 298,000t (52%) in 2018::To highlight that Brexit uncertainty and the weakness of sterling has already impacted negatively on market returns and Irish cattle prices::To point out that IFA estimate a…

The establishment of a Deer Task Force in South Tipperary and also National Deer Forum

Raising awareness of the Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Talk and Walk' and mental health issues::Invite Oireachtas members to attend 'Let's Talk and Walk' events which are taking place at various locations around the country.::To get people openly talking about mental health and…

Highlight the constant use of Full capacity Protocol at UL and failure to de- escalate

How much the total cost of building the wall, what legislation did they fully in order to built the wall, why wasnt proper notice given to the residents before building the wall, why was the wall built at 7.30 am on a Saturday Morning, and to knock the wall and work with the…

Amendments to said Act as tabled by representatives in the Dáil and the Seanad::Votes against the Act at Second Stage and Report Stage::Support for amendments to the legislation

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

Address the Consultant recruitment and retention crisis, achieve pay parity for new entrants and increased funding and resourcing to address capacity deficits in acute hospitals and mental health services.

To increase awareness of the Bill, identify avenues to progress the legislation and secure Business Committee members support

To garner support for the Bill which would amend the International Protection Act 2015 and return to the family reunification provisions in the Refugee Act 1996.

To address the inequalities faced by lung cancer patients, including in accessing diagnosis and treatment