Peter Burke

To propose that Government must build on the funding allocation provided to the Deer Management Strategy Group

To highlight that in 2019, €33.5m was allocated for a 10-year programme to enhance the Regional Veterinary Laboratory Network and associated services to farmers. It has been six years since the commitment was made, and no infrastructural development or enhancement of services to…

To propose that the VAT rate on vaccines and other critical on-farm medicines, where VAT is currently charged, must be reduced to the 0% rate.

BVD::To propose that the Department of Agriculture must fully cover the cost associated with BVD testing. This is estimated at €7.5 million annually.::Johnes::To propose that, with the lack of committed resources in 2025 which meant that farmers did not have a Johnes control…

To propose that the entire fallen animal disposal system must be reviewed, the most efficient system that guarantees the collection of fallen animals from all farmers in the country at competitive rates must be provided. DAFM must subsidise the cost of collection if necessary to…

To propose that the baling assistance payment be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.

Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…

To propose that availability of reduced cost finance such as SBCI lending is continued. It must be ensured that such funding is available to all farmers to enable them to make their businesses more sustainable from both an environmental and/or a financial perspective.::To…

To influence politicians to reflect the views of the forecourt retailer in forthcoming budget.

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To share the findings of the Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report, which provides a detailed breakdown of both merchant and consumer preferences and views in relation to Irish payment ecosystem. The opportunity to meet representatives from Payments Europe…

To communicate the size and scale of Flutter's operations in Ireland and abroad.

Highlighted the challenges faced by early-stage businesses in accessing funding and advocated for a reduction in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to 20% to incentivise founders and entrepreneurs to invest in Irish start-ups

Raise awareness of the work Financial Services Ireland does on behalf of the financial services sector in Ireland and in partricular the advancement of a National Fintech Hub

To call on the Ministers to initiate a public, transparent and rigorous review of the Judicial Council's recommendation to increase personal injury awards by almost 17%. This would greatly diminish the excellent programme of insurance reform delivered by the last government and…