Simon Harris

Discussion and sharing of information relating to the geopolitical situation, specifically concerns surrounding the imposition of trade tariffs by the US. Understanding of the industry case for altering Ireland's position in the European Council relating to the GPL, as well as…

That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur…

To highlight that the proposed EU-US trade agreement will present further challenges to Irish farm families. Yesterday, a trade agreement between the EU and US was announced which will see a 15% import duty imposed on the majority of EU exports into the US.::That, while the…

In view of EU Council's failure to suspend EU-Israel Association Agreement, call on Irish Government to show leadership and act as though the Agreement had been suspended; if feels it legally cannot do this, to take legal action against the EU before CJEU to compel suspension

To secure reappointment to European Economic and Social Committee

To alert the Taoiseach and Tanaiste that we hoped Ireland would make a resolute commitment to ensuring that the suspension of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Israel was finally decided at the meeting

Member States and the European Parliament should increase the humanitarian budget proposed by the European Commission for 2026 to €2.6 billion. Member States and the European Parliament must ensure that funds from the Emergency Aid Reserve (EAR) are additional to the…

Highlight negative impact of changes to the EU Pharmaceutical legislation on the Irish economy and EU competitiveness

Outlining concern regarding the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of legislation which bans Pride events in Hungary, and to call for European institutions, national governments, and civil society to take urgent action to support the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary and to…

To highlight the need for European policies that promote investment in scientific research and development, and manufacturing of innovative medicines in Europe, through strong protection of intellectual property rights and balanced environmental regulation including PFAS, Urban…

Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

'To have the European Commission launch new infringement procedures against Hungary for new brecahes of EU law, To seek the European Comission to implement interim measures to suspend the application of the 2021 law which is subject to an ongoing case, and To seek Diplomatic…

To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues…