Micheál Martin

Consideration given to a new funding source for the Cork Centre of Excellence

FLAC signalled its willingness to engage further in relation to the matter.

To provide the recipients with a copy of the report compiled by FLAC on foot of its engagement with academics and legal practitioners in relation to the proposed referendums. FLAC noted that we hope to see a publicationoutlining the findings of the Inter-Departmental Referendums…

To provide viewpoints in relation to matters associated with PSB and to ask for a meeting.

While acknowledging the proposed bill was a necessary piece of legislation, the purpose of our lobbying was to highlight to Government TD's and Senators the potential effects the proposed watershed ban within the legislation could have on the Irish Racing and Breeding Industry…

As Ireland took lead on co-drafting the SDG Political Declaration with Qatar, CBM Ireland asked for a human rights-based, inclusive language and agenda on disability and people with disabilities reflected on the SDG Political Declaration and that Ireland promotes greater…

To highlight the flaws in the 220KGN/ha as opposed to the 250kgN/ha.::That IFA propose a 2 year trend assessment::Two data points are insufficient to establish a trend and it ignores the influence of lag times.::To highlight how the 2 year review ignores recently introduced…

To highlight how, both the environmental and economical sustainability of Irish agriculture is underpinned by our temperate climate which allows us to produce beef and dairy produce from pasture. 92% of all agricultural land in Ireland is grassland, compared with an EU average…

Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)::That all farmers in the scheme must be paid in full on all of their eligible animals. The Minister for Agriculture in his mart meetings on CAP committed publicly that all farmers taking part in the SCEP would be paid in full on all of…

Rates of Stamp Duty -::Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief -::Amendment to allow the business plan to be submitted to Teagasc…

The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.

To highlight how the New Ash Dieback Scheme must compensate for loss of timber asset.::To require a 100% reconstitution grant for all infected plantations, enabling forest owners to clearfell and replant with tree species that satisfy their management objectives.::To propose…

BoyleSports intention is to maintain and continue dialogue with public officials. By sharing information on key measures that BoyleSports have already enacted. Engagement on the proposed measures within the draft Bill, discuss BoyleSports view and solicit the views of the…

Provide update on Jigsaw's work with young people.

Sharing of information and human rights concerns re IOPT, update on ongoing work in this area