James Browne

Ensuring that the proposed defamation reform bill will be compliant in all respects with the proposed ANTI-SLAPP Directive

To highlight that while farm families and rural dwellers play a vital role in keeping their communities litter free, this excellent work continues to be challenged by the practice of fly-tipping, littering and serial dumping.::To propose that amending litter legislation, which…

An amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL & REMOTE AREAS ENSURE YOUTH WORKERS ARE AT THE HEART OF LOCAL AUTHORITY INTEGRATION WORK EQUALITY FOR YOUTH WORKERS

An amendment to gambling legislation to allow organisations to promote raffles and lotto to raise money

Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including the introduction measures to address the high numbers of children waiting for mental health services.::Implementation of relevant Report Card 2024 recommendations including policy measures to support children…

By email/correspondence to create awareness of the impact that the Gambling Regulation Bill will have on charity fundraising and to propose amendments to the Bill which will mitigate this impact.

A commitment to seek improved funding for Revenue to tackle smuggling

Exemption for GAA units from certain specific provisions of the Bill including restrictions on communications and limits on prizes which would otherwise have a detrimental impact on GAA club fundraising

To emphasise that farmers need a fair income and Standard of living for current and future generations.::- To increase the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding to better align with increased objectives and possible EU enlargement, or reduce the conditionality requirements on…

To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.::To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial…

To highlight that it is imperative to support the Parliament and Council to reach a decision on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to ensure that Ireland is not left on the competitive backfoot in terms of crop production relative to other international producers who have…

To highlight that a major barrier to Ireland achieving its planting targets is the replanting obligation, which is enshrined in the Forestry Act 2014. This not only impacts immediate land use decisions but also has long-term implications for future generations locking land into…

To highlight that the EU guidelines for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas (2022/C 485/01) prevent Member States from providing compensation and annual premium per hectare on forests that need to be restored as a result of damage from plant…

To highlight that rural crime is a major concern to farmers and members of the rural community, more than half of farmers surveyed have been the victims of theft. Criminal gangs have targeted farmers with theft of GPS systems. There has been incidence of illegal hunting,…