Intent: Ensure the directive is compatible with the strategy for Generational Renewal and allows the next generation of young farmers to farm. ::Present the views of young farmers
Details: Bird and Habitats Directive public consultation
Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports.
Details: The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 6th of May at Buswells Hotel in Dublin.
Political engagement event held on the 6th of May in Buswells hotel in Dublin. Key agenda was to launch the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission outlining 3 key ask for Budget 2027 including an increase of core funding for all FRCs, a dedicated capital funding stream for FRCs, and urgent investment in counselling and therapeutic supports. - Event / Reception
Intent: That the Irish government does not support the weakening of pesticide regulation within the EU's Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus proposal
Details: Call to not weaken pesticide regulation within the EU's Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus proposal
Intent: To meet with these Ministers and TD's and to brief them on the nursing home sector and older persons care. Present NHI Insights Paper
Details: NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's and requested a meeting to discuss the private and voluntary nursing home sector and also to brief them on NHI's Insights Paper which was published in July 2025.
Intent: To support and encourage biodiversity in the any new residential developments
Details: On behalf of members sharing report on Bio-Neighbour, to provide recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments