Michael Murphy

To secure support for 2026 Budget proposals, including expansion of the under-9 free travel scheme to CBOs

To secure a commitment from the Government that they will move to include CBOs in the fare reduction scheme

To get a response as to why they would not support the passing of the legislation

That the Community Media Fund, as recommended by the FoMC and the JoC would be implemented in Budget 2025

Highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general

To discuss the upcoming publication of the European Commission's proposal on Greening Corporate Fleets, specifically the impact that EV mandates will have on the car rental sector in Ireland.

To share a press release from the Car Rental Council of Ireland on the upcoming publication of the European proposal on Greening Corporate Fleets.

Secure commitment from committee to consider policy asks; adoption of TaxSaver proposal, reduced VAT rate

1. County Councils should be enabled and encouraged to allocate 50% of funding made available from ZEVI, to support suitable “shovel ready” sites that offer public parking to have chargers installed. Suitable locations should be supported on a first come first served basis. 2.…

To inform elected officials about the latest developments relating to a wind farm that we are constructing in their area

To make representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey

To propose funding for the ANCs is increased by an additional €50 million, bringing the total budget for the scheme to €300 million::To propose that the eligible area for an improved ANC scheme should be increased from the maximum current 34Ha to 45Ha

To propose::• Increased resources should be allocated to swiftly resolve the backlog in application approvals and the issuing of payments.::• Alongside unutilised allocated TAMS funding from previous years, adequate funding is required to optimise necessary on-farm investment…

To propose::• A Forgotten Farmer scheme be introduced, with all farmers meeting the above parameters eligible to apply for a one-off payment equivalent to what they would have received under the Installation Aid scheme, together with the following and/or equivalent schemes::-…

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.::•…