Patrick O'Donovan

To propose that a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.

To propose that the Just Transition Fund is used to cover costs incurred by growers in this change.

To propose that a financial support scheme must be put in place to compensate growers affected by the poor harvest of 2023 and inclement weather conditions in 2024.::Seed Potato::To propose that the seed potato sector receives continued financial support to encourage increased…

To propose that the restriction on TAMS grants for solar to what the energy requirement on farm should be removed. Often, farms with low overall energy requirements may have large amounts of shed space, and the opportunity should be there for these farmers to contribute in the…

To invite TDs and Senators to attend an event hosted by the Irish Cancer Society to discuss the Society’s recommendations in the Pre-Budget 2025 Submission. ::To raise awareness of the Irish Cancer Society’s Pre-Budget 2025 Submission.

To inform the Minister/Deputy of detail and progress around the Water Supply Project, raising awareness of water supply challenges in the Greater Dublin Area and benefits of the project which will provide a secure sustainable water supply for up to 50% of the State’s population.

The intended result of the lobbying efforts is to secure government action that addresses the accommodation crisis, reduces the pressure on universities to increase student intake, and improves overall student welfare by providing adequate housing and support services.

To garner support for the asks and recommendations for the topics outlined in the Limerick Chamber Submission to the National Planning Framework Review

To garner support for the asks and recommendations forming part of the Limerick Chamber Budget Submission

To raise awareness and garner support for initiatives to improve job security and working conditions in the academic sector.

For the inclusion of a gym/swim Tax Credit 2025 Budget ::For the inclusion of a gym/swim Tax Credit in the 2025 Budget

Greater awareness of the concerns in respect of Higher Education, including the need for increased funding and resourcing of the sector

We requested that the minister clarify if his remarks reflected government policy and asked for him to provide any research or other evidence to support the claims he publicly made: in essence, we requested that he provide clarity with respect to his statements.

To raise the profile of translational research in Ireland and the benefits of EATRIS membership

To update Minister on NCI's work in NEIC and visit to Spencer Dock, in context of DFHERIS’ Strategic Objectives.