Intent: That Waterford City & County Council notes:1. That Bord Bia's mission is to bring Ireland's outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thereby enabling growth and sustainability for producers.2. The importance of Irish food and drink exports to the Irish economy.3. The importance of Ireland's international reputation as a producer of high-quality food.4. That the Irish food and drinks industry is dependent on Irish farmers as the primary producers; and::the animal health and welfare standards that Irish farmers must adhere to, in particular the standards and conditions contained within Bord Bia's sustainable Quality Assurance Scheme.This council notes with serious concern recent events and feels that there is no choice but ask the Chair of Bord Bia, to resign immediately in order to restore public confidence.::In the event that he fails to do so, this Council further calls on the Government and the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to intervene without delay an
Intent: To secure specific commitments for children and young people in the next programme for government in the areas of child poverty, education, education welfare officers, online safety and child protection and welfare.
Details: To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
Emailed key contacts in political parties with our programme for government asks. - EmailInformal briefing at Children's Hustings event held in person. - Informal communication
Intent: Requested fast climate action by the new Government, leading to transformation of our energy, transport, housing and food systems so that clean, healthy choices are accessible and affordable to all. Friends of the Earth have developed a detailed programme for a new Government and I enclosed a link for that. I also asked each candidate to let me know if they have signed Friends of the Earth pledge to promote fairer and faster climate action, if elected.
Details: A Climate Voter Request to Election Candidates to sign a climate pledge
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 are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (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 the Common Agricultural Policy (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 ask
Details: Waterford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Intent: support from the Minister and local representatives to make Dungarvan a dementia inclusive town including attending training and motivating their community
Details: Making Dungarvan a dementia inclusive town
Intent: To outline our views on the draft south coast DMAP and the issues that need to be considered when selecting sites for offshore wind development, including the need for a technology neutral approach to spatial planning. ::Engagement of Waterford City and County Council members with Department consultation on DMAPs and support for delivery of Phase 2 Offshore Projects.
Intent: Heighten awareness about the potential for offshore wind development off the Waterford coast::Explain the impacts on deliverability of offshore wind depending on the final DMAP and ORESS 2.1 terms ::Discuss clustering opportunities in Waterford
Details: South Coast DMAP and ORESS 2.1 presentation
