Michael Collins

Emails sent to the Deputies highlighting our investment in Ireland, basic policy themes relevant to our work and business, and seeking a meeting to discuss further

For Deputy Rice to submit a PQ on this campaign::For Deputy Kenny to speak at a planned event in cork on May 9th about this campaign ::For TDs to attend our planned event in Cork on May 9th and to gain their support for our campaign

Get TDs to attend our lobby day

Regulatory change

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2025 recommendations including the implementation of the International Protection Child Payment, measures to reduced the number of homeless families, the need to improve access to CAMHS, increased investment in early years and request to…

NHI wanted to stress upon the deputies contacted the critical importance of addressing the ongoing challenges faced by our ageing population that require nursing home care now and into the future and it is imperative it is included in the programme for government. NHI wish to…

To keep the deputy informed on this WRC agreement re pay for workers in Sections 10, 39, 40 and 56 funded organisations.and this agreement has again discriminated against staff in private and voluntary nursing homes. We requested the deputy to raise this issue in the Dáil as it…

Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory

To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues…

To highlight that the farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Co-Operation, based on information to hand, that close on one in four ACRES participants, or c. 14,000 farmers, are still waiting on their advance 2024 ACRES payments, with hundreds having only…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties

To highlight that Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS), reduced intensity farming and Nature Restoration Law requirements are posing a threat to the viability of farming on peat soils.::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Marine & Fisheries to attend an IFA…

To emphasise that and enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme is urgently needed to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of members of the Oireachtas for an enhanced Wildlife Control Programme.::That the…

To ask Irish MEPs, with the second round of CAP Simplification Measures expected soon, to advocate within the Commission for greater acknowledgement of existing on-farm action/restrictions with regard to the protection of Peatlands/Wetlands taking place on Irish farms, and for…