Micheál Carrigy

To secure consideration in Budget 2027 of the Federation’s proposals for: a €5,000 PAYE exemption for certain payments in amateur sport; recognition of NGB Foundations as eligible bodies for tax-relieved philanthropic donations; increased core funding; and Government research…

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

To inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

To brief Oireachtas members on the Federation of Irish Sport’s pre-Budget submission and to discuss issues affecting the sport sector in advance of Budget considerations.

To discuss the challenges facing the sports sector with members of the Oireachtas and to explore policy solutions.

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

To propose that a higher payment rate for farmers is implemented beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme, and extend the scheme beyond MAP areas. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Increase in Core Funding for NGBs and LSPs., Taxation Reform under action 3.7 of the National Sports Policy - Extending relief on donations to approved sporting bodies, VAT relief for sporting bodies, Granting of charitable status to those NGBs and LSPs who wish to pursue that…

Improved accessibility for Autistic people

Cross Party Support around social outcomes contracts

(1)To enable the ease and Incentivisation of donation giving to approved sporting bodies. (2) To mitigate the VAT cost incurred by sporting bodies. (3) To incentivise personal exercise.

five specific asks in relation to sports funding in Budget 2022.