Simon Harris

Ensuring the Irish government understands the EU’s regulatory delays has resulted in Europeans accessing AI technology much later than others.

Share our findings and recommendation for urgently needed action; reiterate recent request for high-level meetings to discuss what can be done by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, to bring an end to the genocide we now conclude is happening in Gaza.

To discuss the importance of a harmonised and effective AI and privacy regulatory framework in the EU and its link to Europe’s global competitiveness.

Call on political parties, if involved in creating the next Programme for Government, to include meaningful commitments that will fulfil Ireland’s obligations to prevent and punish Israel's acts of genocide in Gaza

That the Programme for Government include a reference to helping some of the 550,000 families in energy poverty by using surplus renewable energy.

Seek Irish Government's support for our recommendations, to ensure that accountability for the serious human rights violations committed against Syrians, and their safety as well as the stability and recovery of Syria, are at the heart of EU and member state engagement.

To express the grave concerns of the biogas / biomethane regarding the current direction of the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) scheme, which will fail to achieve one of its fundamental objective of supporting the development of an indigenous biomethane sector in…

Note and welcome the recent Cabinet decision to submit an intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel before the ICJ, and Ireland’s introduction of a resolution in support of UNRWA at the United Nations General Assembly. Seek it also to enact legislation in…

Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events

Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.

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…

That on General Employment Permits – there should be no increase in the current €30k annual salary requirement until a full review of salary targets is complete.::That there is a need for a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all non-EU workers, similar to all other EU member…

That the Nitrates Derogation must be retained. There are approximately 7,000 farms in derogation across all farming enterprises in Ireland. While the derogation will have a major direct impact on their incomes, the unseen consequences of losing the derogation in rural Ireland…

To propose that the suckler herd in Ireland which is a key national resource that must be protected through meaningful direct supports.::That all trade deals, most particularly Mercosur, that provide increased access to our key EU market for beef must be rejected.::That…