Simon Harris

Inclusion of rare diseases as a priority for Ireland to showcase during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026.

Impress upon the Tanaiste the importance of securing the next nitrates derogation for young farmers ::Highlight the negative impact the Mercosur deal would have on young farmers particularly beef farmers and highlight the importance of safety nets for the sector.

Develop a pilot scheme on Farm Succession to support older and younger farmers to take the steps to farm transfer and farm management by the younger generation. ::Showcase success stories around farm succession and the supports that are needed to increase the number of young…

To inform health policy

To highlight our concerns about the inclusion of pharmaceuticals in tariffs, the timing for entry into force, and the need for a zero-tariff pathway that includes innovative medicines. ::To highlight the potential impact of Most Favoured Nation pricing for pharmaceuticals in the…

For the Dept of Health and the Dept of Children Equality Disability Integration and Youth to make public the results of any due diligence review of their procurement policies in response to the International Court of Justice order of Jan 26th 2024 (South Africa v Israel) and to…

Awareness for Engineering Industries Ireland priorities for Budget 2026 in relation to strategic investment, public infrastructure, international trade, and retention of workers.

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…

To accept an invitation from the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to attend the next Brexit Stakeholder Forum.::To engage on developments relating to UK / ROI trade

Refrain from adopting tariffs or other commercial policy measures on imports of medical technologies from the United States.

Seeking Irish Government, working alongside the EU Commission, EU Member States work towards “zero for zero” treatment for medtech in EU/US Trade Deal.

Ensure understanding of Ibec position on EU countermeasures on EU tariffs.

Raise awareness of and discuss the challenges facing the aircraft leasing industry from possible EU tariffs on US imported aircraft and aircraft parts.

That the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade would not waive crucial pre-legislative scrutiny on changes to the Arbitration act, making it harder for the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. That cabinet approval would be withheld for amending the Arbitration Act.