Niamh Smyth

Secure a meeting to discuss the implementation of the EU AI Act in Ireland::Raise outstanding issues with the AI Act implementation in Ireland and the urgency to take action

Government action on defending key elements of the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive against the proposed changes under the EU Omnibus proposal

Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities and update on operational challenges and opportunities

Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Ensure awareness and understanding of Ibec and B9+ (a group of business federations in D9+ states, including Ibec) digital policy priorities for D9+ policy makers.

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To propose that the Government must act on the eight key strategic actions set out in the National Horticulture Strategy supporting the expansion of the Irish Horticulture sector and commit the extra resources required for research and development and advisory services.::That a…

That any boost in political / societal expectations of farmers must be matched with increased agricultural budgets, with inflation and new EU accession countries also accounted for.::That the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and its mechanisms, must put active farmers and food…

To increase the ceiling of aid in the agricultural sector per single undertaking to €50,000 over the course of three years to better account for inflation; the increased operational risks endured by farmers, and likely requirement for increased nationally financed interventions…

That a full impact assessment (financial, trade etc) of the fitness of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the broader EU Single Market must be undertaken in advance of future EU accession, with innovative solutions regarding EU budgets and policies implemented in advance,…

To propose that grant aid should increase to 60% for Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) for all farmers::To propose the inclusion of Grant Aid Funding for slurry processing equipment under the Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) at 60%.::To propose the inclusion of…

To propose that The EU must not agree any trade deal which::- Further compromises the viability of EU agriculture sectors::- Sets a double standard in the market and undermines the quality and standards of EU food::- Trade agreements must include a sustainability requirement,…

CAP funding must remain a stand-alone allocation within the EU budget. It needs to be substantially increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security. The global demand for grain, meat and dairy is rising. If these products are not produced in Ireland,…

That any regulatory changes imposed on farmers either through national or European policy changes must have a prior income impact assessment completed.::That regulations relating to farming have been in a constant state of flux over the past five years in particular. This is…