William Aird

Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme

To seek the support of local public representatives and Government to highlight the key disability issues which are direcly impacting people with ID and autism, and their families nationally, including ongoing sustainability issues impacting the ID sector with the delivery of…

To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill

Renewal of tax reliefs and additional supports for young farmers. ::Provision of additional services and infrastructure for rural young people to live in rural areas.

To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish…

That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur…

To ensure that members of the Oireachtas are aware of and highlight the priorities in IFA's General Election Manifesto (2024) and IFA's Spring Lobbying priorities.::To ensure that the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine takes on board the key priorities as highlighted…

To urge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to address farmer concerns and move quickly to clarify the scope of GAEC-2 appeals.::That details of the GAEC-2 appeals process seem to infer that appeals are restricted to those who plan new drainage works in 2025,…

1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes…

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Improved outcomes for family carers in Ireland-Oireachtas Cross Party Interest Group for Family Carers::Programme for Government Commitments for family carers

INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.

Ensuring understanding of the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based production system and the potential financial impacts of the loss to individual farm families.

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.