Michael Healy-Rae

To propose::• Introduction of a min 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::• Immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO)::• Introduction…

To propose that, to encourage farmers to grow protein crops such as peas, beans, lupins and combi-crops, rates up to €600/ha for beans/ peas/lupins should be offered, 50% for combi-crops.

To highlight that this scheme was introduced to promote environmentally sustainable farming methods and significantly reduce nitrogen fertiliser while maintaining forage yields. It has proven particularly popular among farmers.::To propose that this scheme should be extended,…

To propose:::• Grant aid from the Climate and Nature fund to be made available from 2026 to all farmers with 70% grant aid for manure/slurry storage facilities.::• Slurry separation equipment grant aided by 70% to assist in reduction of storage capacity requirements on farm.::•…

To propose an extension of the Liming Scheme for 2025 with increased payment of €20 per tonne.

To highlight reforms of the policy environment which could help to deliver more homes, more efficiently and within our carbon budget.

TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.

Invitation to open IGBC's annual conference Build Green Now

Highlight the low rates of afforestation and the value of forestry & timber to the economy & environment.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.