Micheál Martin

In consideration of social and health impact of medicines and critical role of Irish manufacturing sites in supply of medicines for patients globally, ensure pharmaceutical industry would be prioritized in the event of any energy interuptions

To raise with Government the opportunity to secure 20 modular units on the grounds of Cork Airport Hotel for up to 60 Ukrainian Refugees

Ensure environmental sector is represented in key stakeholder dialogue processes to address cost of lving crisis; restart social dialogue in a meaningful way, with full representation across civil society; ensure Climate Action Plan contains robust targets to keep us on track to…

Awareness of unintended Impact of the sanctions on western aviation companies following Russian invasion of Ukraine

To engage with relevant politicians and policy makers about the need for greater levels of marine protection in Ireland

To engage with relevant politicians and policy makers about the need for greater levels of marine protection in Ireland

To ensure relevant Government officials and representatives progress Ireland's MPA process as soon as possible and are aware of wider concerns across Europe

Having frontline Private Hospital healthcare staff included in the Pandemic Bonus Payment scheme

FARM SCHEMES::- To incentivise re-planting of additional area secured in 2022, and to further increase cereal production in 2023, a half/discounted rate of €200/ha should be paid on land that remained in tillage production for year 2, with €400/ ha again being paid out on any…

Taxation Measures to Support Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships::- Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::- The Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty Relief is…

FARM SCHEMES::Suckler Cow & Beef::Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme - Government support committed to suckler farmers in 2023 is €28m less than current levels. This is unacceptable. The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme must be built on to provide farmers a minimum of…

- The allocation to the Irish farming sector from the BAR needs to reflect the importance of the UK market to Irish primary producers and to protect them against the disproportionate impact of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports. Farmers, as price takers, cannot be left carrying…

Taxation measures to Support climate action::- If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::- Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the…

Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…

To highlight the challenges facing Irish farmers::To engage with Members of the Oireachtas visiting the IFA stand to highlight the key points in the IFA Budget 2023 Submission.::To listen to farmers' concerns regarding rising costs, Brexit and sectoral emissions targets.