James Browne

Extension of Stamp Duty relief from 2022 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

To extend Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Commitment need in Budget 2023 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G

Support for specified policy changes and budget allocation to address challenges for Mid West economic development::Review of Living Cities Initiative::Increased targets for affordable home delivery in Limerick and designation of targets for affordable home delivery for Clare…

To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill and to discuss various policy areas.

For greater government action across a number of areas in enterprise opportunities. A particular focus on Infrastructure, Education and Housing.::From a Green Energy and Brexit perspective the commitment to Invest in Rosslare Europort is critical. With Rosslare being so well…

To raise general awareness among Oireachtas members of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's proposed floating LNG storage and regasification project in the Celtic Sea close to the now depleted Kinsale Head Gas Field off the south coast of Ireland.

Provide input in relation to the issues currently facing the Irish transgender community::Establish relationships::Discussion on hate incidents

To provide the necessary Emergency Humanitarian Supports for businesses that have been affected by the flooding in New Ross on Monday 15th of August. businesses in New Ross have incurred significant damages due to the flooding and supports for these businesses are critical in…

Highlight the need to reform employment visa and permits systems