Intent: Support for the continuation of ACA programmes in ACRES and Organics and a new programme for Nitrates and Agri Environment Specialists to assist with the vast private sector client base. Also, ACA submitted their views on other EU and National farm programmes.
Details: ACA pre budget submission
Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day
Details: Lobby day email
Intent: Advocate for rural youth on a range on issues they face: quality broadband, access to transport alternatives, education and training barriers, succession in farming, farming schemes, healthcare etc::Seek commitments from Politicians that they will raise these issues. ::Discuss various solutions and approaches in policy to progress these issues.
Details: Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
Intent: A more targeted taxation measure to encourage land owners to lease to young farmers::To raise the matter at the Joint Agricultural Oireachtas committee
Details: Changes to land leasing tax exemption
Intent: Meeting with politicians at the National Ploughing Championships and discussing farm policy issues.
Details: National Ploughing Championships.
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Intent: To publicise new jobs announcement in Co Tipperary
Details: To announce a new Jobs Initiative in Co Tipperary
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Intent: Decision to be made by Government regarding Waterford Airport runway extension business case before the current Dáil is dissolved in the upcoming General Election.::Minister Lawless to visit Waterford and its airport and consult with the stakeholders before making further comments on this issue.
Details: Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Intent: Avista asked the government to focus on the eight main areas outlined below to ensure over 3,000 supported individuals with disabilities in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary/Offaly are included in Government discussions for future national spending.
Details: Avista 2025 Pre Budget Submission
