Intent: Requesting a motion put forward by councillors requesting additional, multi-annual funding for retrofitting of local authority homes from the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage
Details: Motion on Various Councils on Local Authority Energy Efficiency Programme
Emailed city and county councillors requesting they put forward motion at their next council meeting requesting additional, multi-annual funding for the local authority retrofit programme. - Email
Intent: To influence national policy on strengthening local democracy and representation for business communities.
Details: Submission and communications to the Local Democracy Taskforce highlighting the needs and perspectives of Tipperary businesses and communities in relation to local democracy and governance.
Intent: To secure support from Tipperary County Council and elected representatives for the formal establishment of Clonmel BID and endorsement of the Clonmel 2030 Vision.
Details: Advocacy for the establishment of Clonmel BIDs and support for the Clonmel 2030 Vision to regenerate and promote the town center.
Discussions with Tipperary County Council officials and elected representatives regarding town centre regeneration and the establishment of Clonmel BID. - Meeting
Intent: Elected councillors pledge to use factual and accurate information if elected as Councillor and bring a motion forward to their council to do the same. .
Details: Follow-up to local election pledge asking candidates who signed the pledge to : Local election pledge for candidates to pledge to: That is why we are asking you to pledge to use factual and accurate information during your election campaign, and during your term if elected as Councillor.
Intent: To propose the retention of Flat rate addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible (1st January)::To propose the inclusion of Additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic water troughs as eligible for VAT reclaim via VAT 58 process.::To propose accelerated capital allowances for animal health monitoring systems, auto calf feeders and hoof-care equipment::To propose Zero VAT / Accelerated capital allowances for investments to improve on-farm efficiency and/or support transition to net zero emissions.::To propose accelerated Capital Allowance [ACA] Scheme farm safety equipment [50% write off over two years] extended to end Dec 2026 - Budget 2024).::To propose temporary reduction in the VAT rate for select agri related products/ services currently at standard rate or 13.5% rate.::To highlight that Vat is currently charge on Carbon Tax. This is double taxatio
Intent: To propose that Government considers funding mechanisms made available by the European Commission to assist Irish aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses coupled with increasing input costs.::To propose that a ‘Temporary Crisis Scheme' to allow for financial compensation to operators in the aquaculture sector for their income forgone and additional costs incurred must be made available to ALL aquaculture operators affected by significant production losses coupled with increasing input costs for aquaculture business and eligibility criteria must reflect that – consideration must be given to activating these measures using national funds::To propose that sufficient funding and adequate and appropriate resources must be allocated to ensure full implementation of all the recommendations of the Independent Aquaculture Licensing Review & the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030::To propose that sufficient funding and appropriate resour
Intent: To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be made on land converted into tillage in year one, followed by a maintenance payment of €250/ha in year two. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.
Details: IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
Intent: To propose the establishment of a national disease culling team for poultry to be fully funded.::To propose adequate Disease Compensation. The current compensation scheme for farmers affected by disease outbreaks only partially compensates farmers of certain stock.::To propose a full write down of expenditure (ACA) in year one accounts for 3 phase electricity upgrade.::To propose increased educational and research funding through Teagasc.::To propose engagement with IFA on additional items for poultry producers under TAMS.
Details: Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
Intent: To highlight issues facing Tipperary farmers.::To highlight issues around local planning.::To highlight issues with Local Authority farm Inspections.
Details: South Tipperary IFA meeting with Local Authority
