Michael Collins

Sought enhanced engagement and collaboration between NPWS and rural stakeholders

Seeking implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between NPWS & NARGC

To oppose the proposed bill and to ensure an understanding of the bill's implications

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…

Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory

To invite the Minister for Rural and Community Development, and relevant National Park & Wildlife Service representatives, to attend a meeting of the IFA Special Area's of Conservation (SAC) Project Team on the farm of Mr. Pat Hennessy, Borris-In-Ossory, Co. Laois, to witness…

To highlight the concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather.::To highlight the huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home and take advantage of the good weather.::To welcome…

To acknowledge the letter sent by Minister Noonan to local authorities re dog attacks during the lambing season::To ensure that people are aware of the potential dangers of any dogs being allowed to roam freely especially at this time of the year.::To call on Minister Malcolm…

To highlight the economic threat certain birds pose to commercial crops and livestock farmers.::That these birds need to be controlled throughout the year.::To maintain the derogation for the control of Wood Pigeons::That Minister Darragh O'Brien does not sign off on the new…

To encourage farmers to share their views on Bord na Móna's peatland rehabilitation projects' at an upcoming IFA meeting::To make Oireachtas members aware of farmers' issues on Bord na Móna Peatlands Climate Action Scheme, which aims to rehabilitate and restore approx. 33,000…

That the Minister for Heritage & Electoral Reform Malcom Noonan will extend burning of gorse into March due to inclement wet weather in January and February::That farming is maintained in these areas, otherwise these areas would go wild and wildfires would significantly increase.

Commitment to policy implementation and investment in services in the new Programme for Government.::Promoting awareness of the needs of people with neurological conditions among incoming TDS::Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on existing neurological services and supports

Raise awareness of the logistical and intellectual impact of Brexit on the museum sector in Ireland and need to safeguard and support their cross-border activities, captured in the Bridges over Brexit publication 2019, in preparing adequately for the withdrawal of the UK from…