Simon Harris

To highlight concerns of the EEB on proposals for the MFF, and lack of ringfencing of funding for nature, and on the negative impacts of the proposals to Life+ funding and consequential impacts for nature and civil society organisations capacity, and to seek awareness and…

To highlight the premature closure of the National Maritime Strategy, which was advertised as being open until the 11th of July 2025, which meant submissions should have been able to have been made up to 23:59 on the 11th of July, but were being refused online well before that…

To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland

To stress the importance of Ireland retaining its nitrates derogation at current levels as part of the ongoing negotiations on the sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), and that the conditionality attached to the retention of the derogation must be practical at farm level, not…

The allocation of dedicated funding the EU Mission Cities project, which brings together local authorities, citizens, businesses, investors, and national and regional bodies to deliver climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 and ensure that these cities act as experimentation…

TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.

Have some of our key asks for nature and the environment included with the new Governemnts programme for Government. Get some information about issues happening at EU level and what best we can do at a national level.

Getting MPA commitment in the Programme for Government

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

introduce the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), outline current priorities on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Secure meeting for ICBHR

Sharing insights and maintaining the courage of Irish and European convictions that business can be a force for positive change.

Meeting with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs to discuss EU policy concerning international aviation and the EU Emissions Trading System, which will be discussed during Ireland's Presidency of the EU. A meeting request was put in in anticipation of Ireland assuming the…

Highlighting the Environmental Pillars concerns regarding the EU Mercosur free trade agreement.

Water Framework Directive risk assessments for all intensive farms implemented, including derogation farms, through a permitting/licensing system similar to pigs and poultry. Intensification should only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that it won’t impact on water…