Donna Sheridan

Intent: To invite local TDs and Councillors to a meeting to discuss the dispute between the IFA, and Bord Bia.

Details: IFA Connacht Regional Public Meeting

Intent: That Mayo County Council write to the Minister Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon to remove Larry Murrin as Chairman of Bord Bia.

Details: Mayo Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: To express grave concerns on recommendations on the timing of nutrient application for arable crops.::To highlight that poultry manure is a valuable organic fertiliser with a high nutrient value which tillage farmers value utilising on their crops. Furthermore, storage capacity on poultry farms is limited or in the case of broiler litter, unavailable::To question what alternative means of storage do the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine suggest utilising to manage these nutrients appropriately as broiler litter is not stored on-farm as it can pose high biosecurity risks to the farm. If restrictions are imposed that prevent timely land application,::To stress that extended onsite storage of poultry litter also increases the risk of biosecurity breaches. Manure heaps can attract pests such as flies, rodents, and wild birds, all of which act as potential vectors for disease, including avian influenza.::To highlight that a particular concern is the heightened risk of Clostrid

Details: Nitrates Action Plan

Intent: For the mayors/ deputy mayors to submit a motion on the above at their next council meeting.

Details: Following up with all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral, ... Read more

Intent: For the mayors/deputy mayors to submit a motion at their next council meeting.

Details: Contacted all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral Global , ... Read more

Intent: Alerting local representatives to the fact that AsIAm had received funding for a pilot Autism One Stop Shop in both CHO2 and CHO7

Details: One Stops Shops

Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy with Mayo County Council, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Details: Quarterly meeting of the Environment, Climate Action, Agriculture and Emergency Services SPC

Intent: To advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy, giving Ballina Chamber an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

Details: Quarterly meeting of the Corporate, Education, Culture, Heritage and Library Services SPC

Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.

Details: Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.

Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.

Details: Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.