Niamh Smyth

To address the severe income difficulties livestock farmers are encountering as a result of falling prices, increased costs and reduced direct payments.::To seek support for livestock farmers as these difficulties have escalated into a crises due to the fall in cattle prices,…

To ensure that cattle price returns are in line with the EU/UK average and to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their cattle to ensure a income as they are encountering severe income difficulties as a result of the falling prices.::A comprehensive package of market…

To widen the debate on how advancing women's economic empowerment can not only achieve gender equality but can also assist in eradicating poverty at home and abroad.

To highlight that the UK is Ireland's largest beef export market, accounting for 298,000t (52%) in 2018::To highlight that Brexit uncertainty and the weakness of sterling has already impacted negatively on market returns and Irish cattle prices::To point out that IFA estimate a…

Raising awareness of the Green Ribbon Campaign, 'Let's Talk and Walk' and mental health issues::Invite Oireachtas members to attend 'Let's Talk and Walk' events which are taking place at various locations around the country.::To get people openly talking about mental health and…

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

To garner support for the Bill which would amend the International Protection Act 2015 and return to the family reunification provisions in the Refugee Act 1996.

That the International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill progresses through the Dáil

Changes to legislation to prevent pilots and other workers who should be designated as employees being designated as self-employed contractors

Achieve a greater appreciation of key policy priorities of the audiovisual sector and of the challenges the sector faces.

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%. To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and to highlight delays and obstacles associated with work permits and…

For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…

Awareness of and support for Early Childhood Ireland's Budget 2019 asks.

Gain support for increased investment in community supports for people living with dementia

Securing of July Provision for children with Down syndrome::Reinstatement of Individual Education Plans for children with additional needs in Post primary School settings