Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Aquaculture & Water Quality::To stress that it is important that public discussion around aquaculture and water quality is grounded in evidence. There is often an assumption that aquaculture is primarily a pressure on marine water quality. However, that narrative is incomplete…

specific eligibility criteria of such a scheme for the specific needs of aquaculture producers and how the basis of fuel consumption will be calculated for aquaculture producers given they are users of both marine diesel for vessels at sea and agri diesel for vehicles on…

To establish how many aquaculture licence applications are awaiting appropriate assessments at the Marine Institute, and if there is an update on prioritisation to deal with these applications in a timely manner?::The number of aquaculture licence determinations issued by…

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

To help the TD gain an understanding of the issues that staff are facing in accessing mortgages if they live in one jurisdiction and work in another. ::To get this issue highlighted in Dail Eireann and banking circles::To assist the lobbying on this issue by other organisations.

Discussion on how the Stormont government can support the NW Region in terms of Economic Development . The meeting was with larger employers and key stakeholders from Council, EI, etc.

To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of a strategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long term costs to the health service of diabetes complications. Advance the benefits of Integrated Care…

Request to raise a PQ on monitoring and control of foreign vessels in Irish waters

Continue engagement from prior meetings to maintain a constructive, positive relationship and provide policymakers with practical input on issues affecting business operations.

Increase in investment in Global Citizenship Education within Budget 2027

Ensure the PSO contract for the Carrickfinn-Dublin return flight is renewed and the current flight schedule is fully maintained.

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland

To inform the development of Ireland's next National Cancer Strategy