Thomas Gould

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

To expand 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

Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2022 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future::The…

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::Tax credit for the investment…

For information purposes, as relevant to committee members

That a new strategy on improving energy efficiency in the Private Rented Sector would be designed and implemented.

To update Housing Committee member on the water and waste water sector, Housing for All strategy, CDS, STVGP, NWRP, WSP

To update SF party members on Irish Water Connection and Developer Services processes and Housing for All Strategy

To inform TDs of IPRT views on National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and best approaches to promoting community safety, in advance of Dáil debate.

To clarify developments on proposed legislation, and that concerns on it in respect of compliance with EU Directives and the Aarhus Convention would be considered and addressed

That concerns on proposed legislation including compliance with Aarhus Convention and multiple EU Directives would be addressedin legislative process

To raise awareness of the issues affecting international students

Secure commitment for a timetable for ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement