Michael Lowry

To see the Climate Emergency Bill progress to ban oil exploration in our seas::Prevent catastrophic climate change

Ireland needs to introduce a fairer payment for solar energy; Divest tax payer's money from fossil fuels; Increase investment in electric cars.

Reduce use of plastic in Ireland

Scrutiny of necessary legislative/policy changes by Oireachtas Committee

Briefing of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition to Committee members

Greater overall action to reduce emissions in Ireland, including passage of a Fossil Fuels Divestment Bill and a Climate Emergency Measures Bill

Uplift members were working to ensure TDs supported the Climate Emergency Bill to protect us all from the awful impacts of runaway climate change.

Increased ambition in delivering action on climate change in Ireland through strengthening the NMP::Enactment of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill::Enactment of the Climate Emergencies Bill::Climate action within the EU MFF

To ensure the bill is passed in a timely fashion without losing the strong measures needed to tackle the plastic waste crisis

Meeting to discuss::To express our concern regarding the Proposed ban on single-use non-compostable cups and other tableware.::To explore constructive alternative paths to integrate disposable beverage cups and other food & beverage service packaging into a circular economy…

To demonstrate that the recommendations have missed an opportunity to finally address the inflexibility of farming by date when it comes to the spreading of organic manures.::To demonstrate that the proposal to restrict livestock access to waters and require water flow…

To demonstrate the impact on the farming sector::To outline the need for a take-back scheme::To demonstrate that the funding model effectively allows tyre manufacturers to sidestep their obligations::To demonstrate that it is wrong that legislation exists, which effectively…

That the derogation continues::That the transitional arrangements are included in the full scope of the Nitrates Regulations review

We urge your committee to accept the regulations developed over the past two years by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (formally known as the Department of Community, Environment and Local Government), REPAK and the industry without further delay.…