Intent: To bring about new amendments to the Greyhound Racing Bill which will ultimately improve greyhound welfare in Ireland for greyhounds exported to other countries
Details: Lobbying of all Senators to support the amendments to the Greyhound Racing Bill to be debated by them in the Senate and if accepted and successfully moves through its next stage, should lead to improved welfare for greyhounds, in particular with regards Irish greyhounds that can be exported to count, ...
The email's focus was seeking support to proposed amendments to the Greyhound Racing Bill to ensure Ireland priorities the welfare of greyhounds both at home and abroad. It stated that it will be extremely important for these amendments to be accepted, given the horrendous treatment of greyhounds exported to countries where standards of welfare are known to be well below an acceptable level. - Email
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
Intent: A more focused approach to budgetary policy relating to End of Life issues across government departments.
Details: Pre-budget submission relating to cross departmental strategy on dying, death and bereavement; matters relating to the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; Palliative Care Framework & Children's Palliative Care.
