William Aird

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

To inform members of the Joint Committee about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. This includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as…

To discuss the challenges facing the sports sector with members of the Oireachtas and to explore policy solutions.

Continued funding for 221+, Commitment & funding to extend services of 221+ to all women let down by the CervicalCheck screening programme, implement the AHR Act and push through Amendments bill, exclude 221+ member court payments from means testing, support gynaecological…

Positive influence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissioner for Older People, tackling loneliness & isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme

To inform members of the Oireachtas on developments in heart failure services and deficits in areas such as psychological support and cardiac rehab, along with financial hardship and barriers to full participation in society::Gain support for improved heart failure services and…

Additional supports for people in energy poverty in Budget 2026 and a dedicated session to energy poverty

i) Publish a timeline for implementation of the Programme for Government Action to abolish the means test for Carers Allowance within the lifetime of this Government. ::i) Increase the weekly limit for education, work and voluntary hours for those in receipt of Carers…

That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES…

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties.::To highlight that this is an issue that requires urgent and meaningful actions to be brought back under…

To highlight that farming is more than an occupation in Ireland. It is a way of life that shapes our rural communities, our economy, and our national identity. But behind pride, tradition, and hard work, there is a growing and pressing concern the mental health and wellbeing of…

To introduce the Ready to Lead Programme 2025 which aims to develop the next generation of leaders within the farming community, equipping the with the skills and knowledge to navigate and influence policy for the agricultural sector effectively, to the Ceann Comhairle.::To…

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.