Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy
EnvironmentThat the Programme for Government is in line with requirements to address the declared biodiversity emergency.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
That the Programme for Government is in line with requirements to address the declared biodiversity emergency.
The EU Biodiversity Strategy has identified that €20bn is needed annually to protect and restore biodiversity but this is not reflected in the EU Budget so we are calling for this to be provided so that Ireland can address the Dáil declared biodiversity emergency.
Inclusion and prioritisation of SDGs in Programme for Government
That by 2050 fossil fuels will be kept in the ground and we will have reliable and climate safe energy generation and distribution.
Advocating measures to reduce climate change and improve public health, specifically by passing a Clean Air Act, increasing active travel and public transport, transforming the built environment to promote healthier lives, creating a sustainable agri-food sector and introducing…
Responding to the planned programme for government, outlining and welcoming what measures included would reduce climate change and improve public health, while criticising specific shortfalls of the programme for government that would fail to properly address climate change or…
Ensure that recovery plans are underpinned by sustainable policies
Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…
Inform Public Policy
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Climate & Environmental Legislation • All future climate and environmental legislation should be subject to a comprehensive Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to assess its impact on jobs and on the environment. Ireland can no longer blindly sign-up to unachievable targets,…
• The lead agency for the development of all recreational routes must be the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and not two Government Departments as currently exists.::• The Walks Scheme must be extended by a further 40 walks, to bring the total to 120, worth €6m to…
• The CPO goodwill payment must be fully reinstated to €5,000 per acre to restore equity and fairness for the landowners impacted by the re-commencement of the national roads development programme.
• The NPF must acknowledge the importance of farming and vibrant rural communities and recognise the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.::• The NPF must support the development of farm-scale and…
That the next Government look at the way emissions are being calculated and accounted for before rushing headlong into environmental flag waving while ignoring scientific developments.::Acknowledge the recognition in the response from Fianna Fail /Fine Gael to the Green Party…
That consideration be given to the IWMA's suggested waste policy proposals for government.::To provide an overview of the current waste policy context, as well as suggested actions to ensure Ireland meets future EU recycling targets.