Thomas Byrne

To remove Sections 7 and 8 of the Heritage Bill which would significantly impact breeding birds of hedgerows, uplands and lowland hills.

Uplift members worked to stop the senate from passing legislation that would destroy habitat of our wildlife.

Amend the Bill to use clearer language and defined terms::Oppose the restriction of the bands of hours::Remove the reliance of the Bill on criminal sanctions::Reduce the unintended consequences of the Bill on employers and employees

To demonstrate that the recommendations have missed an opportunity to finally address the inflexibility of farming by date when it comes to the spreading of organic manures.::To demonstrate that the proposal to restrict livestock access to waters and require water flow…

That Budget 2018, must contain measures to improve farm competitiveness and support farm incomes::That Budget 2018 provides -::for government supported low-cost loans for farming enterprises, to fund both ongoing working capital requirements and on-farm investment::increased…

That the derogation continues::That the transitional arrangements are included in the full scope of the Nitrates Regulations review

To Remove Section 8 of the Heritage Bill which would allow burning in uplands in March and hedgecutting in August which very negatively impact birds and other biodiversity