Natasha Newsome Drennan

To propose that the seed potato sector receives ringfenced financial support to encourage increased production.

To propose that full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::To propose that there is clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.

To propose that::• Funding for the Organic Farm Scheme should be increased to incentivise and further develop the land area under organic production.::• The participation payment should be maintained.::• An additional payment is required for the first 3 hectares of organic…

Broiler-Specific Flat Rate Addition VAT Rate::To propose the introduction of a poultry broiler-specific FRA VAT rate.::To propose that broiler farming should be included in the Teagasc National Farm Survey, providing data to the CSO to calculate the broiler poultry specific…

Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…

To propose::• If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land, and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::• Farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Reliefs as…

1) Provision of bereavement supports for older bereaved people who are at heightened risk of social isolation (2) Guaranteed access to out-of-hours GP and community nursing services for all older people at end of life (3) Implement the Statutory Homecare Scheme to support older…

Simon Communities of Ireland, and Simon Communities from across Ireland (Galway Simon, Cork Simon, Midlands Simon, Mid West Simon) met local representatives to discuss matters relating to housing and homelessness in their local areas, including prevention, service delivery, and…

Attendance from various DPOs to Kilkenny Christmas party conference to share issues relating to SLT.

To secure the best outcomes for Kilkenny City and County through positive collaboration and open engagement between the business sector represented by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and the key influencers and decision makers in the county

Support in campaign for funding of SLT programme

Attendance at the All Party Group Meeting on Remote Working in Sept 2025

To request the opportunity to discuss our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission with public officials ahead of the finalisation of Budget 2026. Our main intended result would be to maintain the betting tax at its current level now and beyond.

To inform Sinn Féin public representatives of the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers and of the potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for adult vapers who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.

Awareness raising of this important work and seeking additional funding for agencies supporting addressing these priorities of communication, access to key people/help, community care and bereavement support.