John King

Intent: For the councillors to attend and show backing for training and skills development in Laois

Details: To promote the inclusion of skills development and attendance at a skills event.

Intent: To invite local Councillors to an IFA Public meeting to discuss IFA's position on the Bord Bia Chair and why his double standards have caused huge farmer anger on the ground.

Details: IFA Laois/Offaly Public Meeting - Bord Bia

Intent: To ask for an emergency Board meeting of the Bord Bia Board of Directores to be convened to discuss the issue of the Chair of Bord Bia's company Dawn Farm Foods importing Brazilian Beef.::To demonstrate extreme concern about this issue and the impact it will have on the credibility of Bord Bia with farmers.::To question whether the importation of Brazilian beef by the Chair's company is compatible with his role as Chair of Bord Bia.::That, as outlined in various items of correspondence 20th January, 30th January, 6th February, 7th February to the board, a lot of other concerning issues have emerged since the last board meeting. These also need to be considered at the meeting along with other emerging issues including the fact that the Chairman's company is not part of the relevant Quality Assurance Scheme and that this was incorrect on the Food drink Ireland website curated by Bord Bia.::To welcome the announcement that there will be a full governance probe of Bord Bia which will exami

Details: Bord Bia Board

Intent: That Laois County Council formally calls upon the Government to review and enhance the vetting procedures for potential Chairpersons and Board Members of State and Semi-State bodies. ::This strengthening of background checks is essential to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that no inappropriate practices are overlooked which could result in reputational damage to these organisations. In addition, we now request that Laois County Council, in light of the ongoing issues as highlighted by the IFA, call on the Chairman of Bord Bia to step aside with immediate effect.

Details: Laois Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: I am looking to get the backing from Laois councillors to get a 15.1 acre field (Townland code K10602006) in Ballybrittas zoned for residential housing.

Details: Looking to get Townland code K10602006 zoned for residential housing development.

Intent: Make public representatives aware of the work of Laois Chamber Alliance

Details: Presented to Laois County Council the programme and plans for Laois Chamber Alliance for 2025

Intent: Support for the implementation Family Carers Ireland’s Local Election Manifesto ask around the Differential Rent Scheme

Details: Differential Rent Scheme

Intent: Grow awareness of Small Firms Association in Laois and Offaly

Details: Small business

Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. CAP funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under CAP. In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being asked to do much more to receive a lot less funds in real terms.::3. The proposed Mercusor trade de

Details: Laois County Council - 'Enough is Enough' Campaign

Intent: Outlining concerns around local roads access

Details: Meeting with Councilor John King in relation to Local Roads Access