Nicole Ryan

To raise awareness of macro economic issues, general insurance, health insurance and pension policy affecting the insurance industry.

Send MART policy proposal to relevant TDs, Senators and Ministers in a bid to raise awareness of the issue and support policy change

Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals

To highlight how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Irish agriculture due to the disruption to trade and supply chains and caused a sharp rise in energy and fertiliser prices. Irish agriculture has been greatly affected due to its heavy reliance on green diesel…

To seek rates of up to €600/ha for beans, peas and lupins, 50% for combi crops to encourage farmers to grow protein crops.

To propose that a new Over-Wintering Support Scheme should be introduced, spanning fodder and bedding, with applications open to all farmers. Increased allocations should be afforded to farmers in uplands and Natura 2000 sites.

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants - financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and/or feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…

To highlight that to allow for further investment by farmers in roof-top solar a multi-year fully funding commitment is required for predictability and confidence.::To propose an increase in the grant value for farms under the Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) administered by…

To emphasise that suckler cow supports must be increased to a minimum of €300/cow to ensure economic viability, long term sustainability and generation renewal within the sector.::To emphasise that there must be a Dairy Calf Welfare Scheme that provides meaningful incentives for…

To highlight that Livestock farmers who utilise straw for the bedding of cattle and sheep are providing optimum animal welfare conditions over the winter months at extremely high cost.::To propose that the level of supports provided to tillage farmers in the Straw Incorporation…

To highlight the urgent need to strengthen and target direct support to stabilise the sheep sector and rebuild the national flock.::To propose that there is no linear cut to the Sheep Welfare Scheme payments. ::To propose that targeted payments for sheep farmers must be…

To highlight that Irish farmers continue to lead the way in maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare, delivering benefits to the wider agri-food sector. However, the costs of these efforts should be shared more fairly among all who benefit.::TB: The arbitrary…

To emphasise that the entire fallen animal disposal system requires review in order to deliver the most efficient system that guarantees collection of fallen animals to all farmers in the country at competitive rates provided.::To propose that the Department of Agriculture,…

Call to seek withdrawal by the Government of the bill which was before Seanad Eirean, and call on Senators to reject it in light of concerns on the implications of the Investor State Dispute Settlement clauses and trade agreements it proposes to facilitate ratification of by…

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels