Peter 'Chap' Cleere

To inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

Raise awareness of the economic impact of the Prepared Consumer Foods sector::Ensure understanding of the sector's needs across the strategic pillars of Competitiveness, People, Innovation, Sustainability and Health

Exchange views on EU Trade, Nitrates Delegation and competitiveness.

Inform and shape economic development of the South-East Region

Highlight CSI's policy priorities and highlight the challenges/shortcomings of the current core funding regime while offering potential solutions.

To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability…

To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary…

To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.

To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs)…

To provide an opportunity for the farmers and the sector to raise the profile of the importance of the derogation in advance of the planned visit of EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall to Ireland later in the week.::To highlight that the loss of the nitrates derogation…

To brief Oireachtas members on the Federation of Irish Sport’s pre-Budget submission and to discuss issues affecting the sport sector in advance of Budget considerations.

retaining members in employment.

Business priorities of South East Region reflected in Budget 2026

To outline Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, including planned network investment, and to engage on the challenges facing the sector in Ireland and across Europe, and possible solutions.

Engagement to highlight the importance of ensuring Ireland maintains global competitiveness through advanced digital connectivity, to encourage participation in a Vodafone policy event on same, and to share Vodafone’s perspective on the need for a supportive regulatory…