Peter Burke

To propose that the Government should lead by example, championing local, sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone of the Green Procurement Strategy.

To propose that greater powers are given to An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to address price in the food supply chain, including below cost selling.::That provision should be provided through a revision in the legislation that the regulator can compel a company to…

To emphasise that an announcement last week from the Department of Agriculture on the pilot scheme for the seasonal work permit scheme is deeply concerning. It has been proposed that the pilot scheme due to commence for the seasonal work permit scheme will only be available for…

To highlight that Irish and European farmers have continually voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement which has the potential to decimate the Irish and European beef and poultry sectors. Despite this, the European Commission continues to press…

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Extension to the time available for businesses to make their application

To get the ICOB Grant scheme application portal re-opened so that retailers can go in and amend their business category to 'retail'.

The EU is falling behind in the adoption of 5G in comparison to the US and some Far East countries. The telecoms regulation needs to be reviewed to encourage investment in the industry enabling innovation and the digitalisation of businesses and public services.

Leadership to prioritise reform of the IVD and MD regulations, to bring this for discussion at the 2024 December EPSCO Council meeting, highlighting the need for action to reverse impact and prevent further discontinuations of technology intended to serve patients. The Irish…

Short term - temporarily suspend passenger cap enforcement pending review outcome ::Short term - to remove transfer passengers and PSO passengers from the cap ::Long term - increase the passenger cap or remove entirely

Increase of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants back to 2023 levels. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2024 levels for EVS until 2027, before any tapering. VRT on all electric N1 vehicles to be at the Category C VRT rate of €200. Increased Government support for EV…

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

That the CSR Regulations be amended to provide certainty around the scope and availability of exemptions for certain Irish companies and for groups with Irish companies and certainty in relation to mandatory auditors’ reports for relevant Irish companies, their directors and…

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