Paul Lawless

Intent: Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme

Details: Rare diseases and newborn screening of babies

Intent: To secure meetings with Oireachtas members to highlight the role of insourcing and its contribution in reducing waiting lists.

Details: Request for meeting to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service.

Intent: Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.

Details: Reduction of fees for third level students

Intent: Communicate the objections that our members have in relation to the proposed Mercosur Trade Deal

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

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: 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 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: Importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & local communities

Details: Invitation to attend local racecourse

Intent: Discussion on Housing Policy – to get an overview of housing supply delays

Details: Meeting with Paul Lawless of Aontu at Leinster House at 12.30pm

Intent: INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.

Details: INHFA Vice President JohnJoe Fitzgerald and Chair Pheilim Molloy attended a meeting with Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food to discuss dog control