Micheál Martin

Ask the part leaders what they would deliver for young farmers if elected to government ::The introduction of a Succession scheme for young farmers

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services ::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes ::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports…

Commitment to a public model of childcare.

That the Programme for Government include a reference to helping some of the 550,000 families in energy poverty by using surplus renewable energy.

To ask the Minister for Justice to respond to an ICCL petition on the need for a public inquiry into the Sallins Case.

That regard be had that regard be had, in Ireland’s diplomatic efforts, to both the protection of remaining infrastructure, including educational infrastructure, and the plans to restore this infrastructure in the event of a ceasefire in Gaza.

To seek Irish government support to address issues affecting the Yaziidi ethno-religious minority in the Middle East

To promote support within government for provision of enhanced policy supports and related funding for charities

For lone parent families to receive an exemption to avoid eviction from state funded direct provision accommodation given how difficult it is to source private accommodation.

For the new Government to (i) implement a coordinating body for public engagement across all departments that will focus on building participatory and deliberative engagement competence among staff, with the aim of delivering a fundamental shift in how democratic engagement is…

For the new Government to deliver on previous commitments to implement the recommendations of the Planning Tribunal, to enact updated and robust public ethics legislation, and to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to uphold the integrity of Ireland's democratic processes…

An increase in this payment (now called the Child Support Payment) and to mantain the age differentiation-more paid for children aged 12 and over.

To influence politicians to seek enhanced measures for lone parent families in Budget 2025-improved social protection payments, improved access to education for lone parents, reduce food and energy poverty and continue progress with Family Law reform.

To inform political party leaders of our priority asks ahead of General Election 2024

Raise awareness of our work and that of the DSGBV sector, highlighting the changes and resources needed to better support victim-survivors of sexual violence.