Sean Fleming

Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Strong committments on climate financing and loss and Damage financing at COP26

Agreement on the importance for consumers of competition and pro-competition structures in financial services; agreement that Ireland should aim to position itself as the Number 1 EU hub for FinTech post-Brexit; and agreement that we continue to build a pro-consumer,…

Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty::IFA proposes Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty…

Farm Schemes - Suckler Cow::IFA proposes Budget 2022 should build on the BDGP and BEEP-S schemes to deliver a targeted direct payment of €300/ cow, financed from a combination of national cofinancing and CAP Pillar II funds. Roll-over of the BDGP in a simplified format for…

That the Government cannot use the Nitrates review to introduce measures that are more to do with delivering climate policy objectives, than improving water quality.::To highlight that the Government must undertake a cost-benefit analysis to understand the economic cost of the…

To express grave concerns in relation to the proposed new method of carbon accounting being considered by the Government in the current carbon budgeting process.::That IFA was to the forefront in ensuring an amendment was made to the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development…

To seek a meeting with an Taoiseach to discuss and identify a path forward to repair the deep frustration felt by farmers with forestry at the Governments' handling of the forest licences crisis.::To acknowledge the work that is ongoing under the Project Woodland initiative, and…

To highlight that the combined effect of eco schemes, internal convergence and complementary income support for sustainability (CRISS) will devastate the income of a significant cohort of farmers.::Pillar 1 Changes That the proposed new €1.5bn Agri Environment Scheme within…

Highlighting the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on cancer services and the Society's pre-Budget submission asks::invite to all members of the Seanad and Dáil Éireann inviting them to a virtual briefing on the Irish Cancer Society's Pre-Budget submission.

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

To inform discussion of motor insurance issues within government.

To deliver on the policy objectives of ILCU as set out in its 2020 Vision document and its detailed policy documents on funding for social housing, lending to SMEs and provision of micro-credit. To achieve delivery on commitments to credit unions in the Programme for Government.…

To attend meeting as requested by the Minister and to discuss the progress of the Personal Injuries Guidelines and impact on customer premiums

To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.

Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist…