Liam McDaniel

Intent: To invite local Representatives 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 Westmeath Public Meeting - Bord Bia

Intent: Inform DPOs about a concept PBSA development in Athlone and proposed benefits of same.

Details: Proposed Student Accommodation Development

Intent: Opening of Athlone Day Care Centre on Friday, 6th June 2025.

Details: Opening of a Day Care Centre by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

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: Allow for ease of roadside hedge and verge management decisions for road safety reasons

Details: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.

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.::To highlight the following key issues that 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 deal bei

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

Intent: Greater awareness and impact of pending sale of Athlone Alkermes facility to NovoNordisk

Details: Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility

Intent: Attendance at project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).

Details: Invitation to project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).