Michael Doran

Intent: Briefing on the investment and strategy for the development by Greegate Biogas, of world-class biogas facilities in Ireland and the importance of the state as a partner in the development of the facilities.

Details: Meeting with members of Carlow County Council regarding development of Greengate Biogas facilities in Ireland

Intent: To meet with local public representatives and request their support for the removal of the Chair of Bord Bia.

Details: IFA Carlow - Bord Bia

Intent: To pass a motion to request that Larry Murrin be removed as Chairman of Bord Bia. Sent to Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.

Details: Carlow Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: Support and Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026

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

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

Intent: To provide DPOs with an update on the planning application for Seskin Wind Farm

Details: Proposed onshore wind farm located to the northwest of the village of Old Leighlin, Carlow, in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge

Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d

Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers

Intent: To invite stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the NUA Carlow factory and to showcase the innovative methods of producing timber frame and light gauge steel frames for high-quality, sustainable homes.

Details: Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing

Intent: To provide information on a public exhibitionon the proposed wind farm and to invitepublic representatives to the event

Details: Proposed onshore wind farm at Seskin Co. Carlow

Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG

Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options