Intent: Briefing on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities.
Details: Meeting with members of Carlow County Council regarding development of Greengate Biogas facilities in Ireland
Briefing on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities. - Meeting
Intent: To pass a motion to request that Larry Murrin be removed as Chairman of Bord Bia. Sent to Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.
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: International business is important and we need to continue to support it for many reasons. Not just exports, but also imports play a vital role in our local economies::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events
Details: International Carlow - An Exploration of the International Reach and Connections of Companies around Carlow report was launched at the Presidents Lunch
Intent: To invite stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the NUA Carlow factory and to showcase the innovative methods of producing timber frame and light gauge steel frames for high-quality, sustainable homes.
Details: Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG
Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Engagement with Richard O Donoghue regarding media coverage on a proposal to phase out replacement of gas boilers in existing homes from 2025 - MeetingEngagement with selected TDs regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) - EmailMeeting invitation to Darren O Rourke discuss policy document 'Sinn Fein Fairer Retrofit Plan ' - Email
