Michael Healy-Rae

Sought enhanced engagement and collaboration between NPWS and rural stakeholders

To seek 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…

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

That the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht would proceed with regulations that would allow a pilot programme for general roadside hedge cutting during August this year on a trial basis.::That as per the Act, a pilot scheme will be introduced to allow farmers in…

A change in the current proposals to ban lead shot in ammunition. There are 200,000 firearm holders in the country; 50% of which are farmers. Firearms would have to be either replaced or reproofed if there is a change in this legislation which would result in a further financial…

To seek support for enactment of the Heritage Bill::That the amendments to the Wildlife Act proposed in the Bill allowing landowners or their agents, for a pilot period of two years, to manage vegetation in hedges and ditches during August. is passed::That the amendments in the…

That the Government would prioritise the Heritage Bill 2016 and ensure its passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas

to ensure the bill is not passed