Natasha Newsome Drennan

Intent: To raise awareness of the enormous credit union community impact and to ensure political representation at the event

Details: Invitation to event in St Canice's credit union to launch credit union community impact

Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland

Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland

Intent: To urge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to address farmer concerns and move quickly to clarify the scope of GAEC-2 appeals.::That details of the GAEC-2 appeals process seem to infer that appeals are restricted to those who plan new drainage works in 2025, with signed declarations and evidence of planned drainage works required to accompany applications. This is very much at odds with what was briefed to IFA at both national and stakeholder meetings on this very emotive issue, and what has also been briefed to planners recently. It will cause consternation and annoy many farmers unless quickly clarified.::It was understood that soil samples; a planner's report; and geo-tagged photos may be required, but this is a curveball altogether. All farmers must be given the opportunity to appeal the GAEC-2 status of individual parcels, irrespective of whether lands were ever drained in the past or not, or whether new drainage is planned in 2025 or not.::That since indicative G

Details: GAEC-2 Appeals

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Intent: Improved outcomes for family carers in Ireland-Oireachtas Cross Party Interest Group for Family Carers::Programme for Government Commitments for family carers

Details: Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil

Intent: Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026

Details: Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S an, ... Read more

Intent: To set out ICMSA's position in relation dog worrying and the need for more enforcement.

Details: Meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food on dog worrying.

Intent: To secure attendance at the Lobbying day::To raise awareness of the issues raised in the pre budget submission

Details: Invitation to TDs to attend lobbying day to discuss Chambers pre budget submission

Intent: To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.

Details: Dog Control

Intent: To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.