Thomas Byrne

Ensure steps are taken in Budget 2021 and the National Development Plan to plan for growth and to ensure a region that works

Increased resources for business and investment in the Dublin & Mid-East Region in Budget 2021

To accelerate the relocation of 28 unaccompanied minors, as previously promised.

Accelerate the relocation of unaccompanied minors from Greek Moria Camp.

As a co-signatory advocating for Ireland's support for the development of an UN binding Treaty on business and human rights.

Ensure that the Northern Ireland Protocol and Good Friday Agreement are underpinning the arrangements for businesses in cross-border trading

Ensure that transitional arrangements under the agreed TCA for no tariffs and no quotas allow for a smooth implementation for businesses

Step 1 - Securing a deal Trading conditions with the UK • Trade must be on the basis of tariff-free and quota-free access to the UK market. • The UK must respect the level playing field by maintaining corresponding standards on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the…

Advancing IFA policy on the farm schemes and CAP::Full funding for existing farm schemes in CAP transition phase.::Continuation of GLAS, ANC, TAMs, BDGP, BEEP-S, Sheep Welfare and Organic Shemes with payments being maintained.::€10m increased funding for the NPWS Farm Plan…

To engage with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Officials at the Department on :::the importance of securing a zero-tarriff, zero-quota trade deal and on;::the Future Relations; the implementation of the Northern Ireland / Ireland protocol and the prepardness for a deal or a…

That Irish farmers and the Irish agri-food industry would be top of the queue for the €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund as we are the sector worst affected by Brexit.::That there is recognition when the fund is being allocated, that even with a deal there will be regulatory barriers…

Government to assess customs preparedness, look into the use of AIS, ensure that Irish trucks are not stuck at British ports and consider the impact of reduced air freight capacity on trade, in particular exporters.

Make Government aware of the need to upskill workers in Brexit preparedness elements. To work towards establishing an export credit agency. To make the Government aware of issues with bank lending that businesses are experiencing. To make the Government aware that direct…

Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021

To get an update on Brexit negotiations and Brexit preparedness planning for exporters.