Seán Canney

To influence policy and legislation regarding disability services

Priorities to support the economic recovery and future growth of the West

Increased resources for business and investment in the West Region in Budget 2021

To request an opportunity to present to the Budgetary Oversight Committee on Dublin Chamber’s key priorities for Budget 2021.::Reform and consider extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.::To support employees and improve the Labour Market.::To boost investment in Irish…

Farm Schemes - that the total annual CAP payment plus the national co-financing must amount to €2bn per annum, from the current level of €1.8bn from when the new CAP starts.::Suckler Cow::- Suckler farmers need a targeted payment of €300 per cow, facilitated by a combination of…

Establishment of an Agricultural Appeals Review Panel to include a farmer nominee and an Independent Chair. This will enhance the appeals process and provide greater assurance to farmers.::Farmers do not perceive the current appeals office to be sufficiently independent.::IFA…

Extension of Consanguinity relief from 2020 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

To present and generate awareness of Liquid Gas Ireland and the sector’s Vision 2040 which sets out how LPG and BioLPG can contribute to Ireland’s ‘Green New Deal’, including the ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy.…

To elevate the prioritisation of people with disabilities the programme of Covid-19 vaccination

To introduce TDs to the Irish Cancer Society Advocacy Champions appointed in their local constituency::To seek an introductory meeting between Irish Cancer Society volunteer Advocacy Champions and TDs in the constituencies of Clare, Dublin Central, Dublin Fingal, Dublin South…

Improved cross-Governmental working and mechanisms to support the implementation of the UN CRPD