Simon Harris

For EAPN Ireland priorities and proposals for the next Government to be included in discussions on Government formation, for the next Government to commit to eradicating, not just alleviating, poverty, for all political parties and independent TDs to put ending poverty at the…

For EAPN Ireland priorities and proposals for the next Government to be included in discussions on Government formation, for the next Government to commit to eradicating, not just alleviating, poverty, for all political parties and independent TDs to put ending poverty at the…

Goal of communication was to congratulate new TDs on their election, and to highlight the specific policy asks of Screen Producers Ireland. This included highlighting the importance of the Audio Visual Media Services Directive content levy and the importance of regional…

Retention or increased ODA funding, increased funding for disability inclusive development

For political parties and candidates to address the Platform proposals under four key areas: the eradication of poverty; the delivery of a universal Public System of Early Childhood Education and Care; the implementation of an effective model of collaborative governance; the…

For the Platform’s key priorities and proposals for the next Government to be included in the Programme for Government.

To propose the introduction of a voluntary agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows all farmers to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::That the deferred funds could…

To propose a sustainable budget of €389m is provided for the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 to drive ‘bottom up, community-led' investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland, provide funding in the rural environment and support climate change mitigation initiatives in…

To propose that, similar to recipients of the Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance, recipients of Farm Assist should receive credited social insurance contributions for pension purposes.::That Social insurance credits should be provided to farmers on Farm Assist before…

To propose that the 5-year land/business transfer clause is reduced to a maximum of three years to allow more farmers to benefit from the Fair Deal Scheme.::To propose a new, statutory Home Support scheme needs to be introduced urgently and adequately funded to support older…

To propose that Local Authorities must fully recognise, and not discriminate against, the need for rural housing for farmers and their family members who have an intrinsic link with the rural community.

To propose that Government and Local Authorities must fully support and avoid the closure of small schools.

To highlight that the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.

To propose that currently available financial supports are extended to all childcare providers.

To emphasise that the continued provision of primary care services in rural areas is paramount, requiring adequate investment and resourcing.::To emphasise that the Home Care Package must be introduced under the Nursing Home Support Scheme/Fair Deal to allow older people to be…