Séamus McGrath

To emphasise the importance of progress on critical infrastructure to support tourism in Cork, including advancing the development of events and festivals.

To advocate for budgetary supports for sectors such as hospitality, including potential VAT changes, in order to support the competitiveness of such sectors.

To highlight current challenges associated with childcare provision and put forward potential changes to childcare policy to support parents in the workforce.

That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES…

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties.::To highlight that this is an issue that requires urgent and meaningful actions to be brought back under…

Support for a range of local initiatives to support economic development and industry growth in the Cork region as part of the National Development Plan review.

Attendance of Members of the Oireachtas at HAIL Annual Report Launch

Improve funding for voluntary sector organisations supporting families experiencing disadvantage, making sure that more vulnerable children and their parents aren't left without supports. ::Increase targeted income supports for low incomes families and those most at risk of…

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…

Simon Communities of Ireland's proposed solutions considered, use of person centred language.

Inform decision makers on challenges in delivery.

Correct Funding Model for Saint Lukes Cork. In the short term - include Saint Lukes Cork as an in scope organisation and to benefit from the March 2025 WRC pay agreement between Government and ICTU. Ultimately Saint Lukes should receive special status as a voluntary…