Intent: For the mayors/ deputy mayors to submit a motion on the above at their next council meeting.
Details: Following up with all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral, ...
Intent: For the mayors/deputy mayors to submit a motion at their next council meeting.
Details: Contacted all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral Global , ...
Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy with Mayo County Council, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Environment, Climate Action, Agriculture and Emergency Services SPC
Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.
Details: Quarterly meeting of the Corporate, Education, Culture, Heritage and Library Services SPC
Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.
Details: Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.
Details: Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2
Details: Mayo County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Intent: Improved accessibility for Autistic people in local communities across Ireland
Details: AsIAm operates an Autism-Friendly Towns Programme. In the context of this initiative we have been contacted by or worked with a number of public representatives who wish to bring the project to their locality, often with the support of the local authority. This engagement often includes supporting l, ...
Attended a launch of the initiative in Drogheda which was hosted by the Labour Party. Ged Nash was in attendance and the meeting was hosted by Cllr Emma Cutlip - Event / ReceptionAttended a meeting with Labour Party councillors and candidates on the roll-out of the Autism-Friendly Towns programme and how communities could get involved. - Virtual MeetingCo-hosted the launch of the Dublin Autism-Friendly City initiative with the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Attended a subsequent launch event for a locality within the city hosted by Involved Autism in which the Lord Mayor also attended and participated. At this event also met with Cllr James Geoghegan. Also attended the Mansion House to host an Autism-Friendly Santa Experience as part of the initiative and spoke to the Lord Mayor - Event / Reception