Noel Grealish

Intent: To inform government ministers about theobjectives of the Positive Pathways campaign,namely:(1)Reform of MyOptions and informationprovided to pregnant women.(2)Space for organisations that specificallyprovide positive support and advice to womenduring their pregnancy, but do not facilitateabortions.(3)Policy and decision-making to includeother perspectives, not only those whoadvocate for abortion.

Details: Meetings with TDs to discuss Positive Pathways campaign

Intent: Young farmer voice is heard in developing Ireland's sustainability and climate transition

Details: Government to ensure that young farmers are placed at the centre of Ireland’s sustainability and climate transition at the National Economic Dialogue

Intent: To have JTI's pre-budget 2027 submission on excise duty on tobacco products considered.

Details: Excise Duty on tobacco products.

Intent: To raise awareness among stakeholders of the scale and prevalence of the tobacco black market.

Details: Research into Illicit Trade in the Tobacco Market

Intent: To communicate the impact of an increase to the betting duty.

Details: Correspondence and meetings in relation to the betting duty.

Intent: Awareness of the importance of the social andeconomic benefits of the horse racing &breeding industries to the applicable localareas

Details: Invitation to attend local racecourse

Intent: That all applicants who applied for the Straw Incorporation Scheme and meet the scheme criteria to be deemed successful.

Details: Straw Incorporation Measure

Intent: Macra is also calling for the re-establishment of the farmer helpline previously provided during similar periods of severe pressure. ::Macra first requested the reconvening of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee on 29 July via email, having raised concerns with Minister Heydon during a meeting on 22 July. The pressures facing our members have only intensified since then.

Details: Call for action on fodder crisis

Intent: Discussion of the following:AgTech Ireland and sector overview.Supports for agtech firms entering emerging markets, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.Gaps in export supports beyond Enterprise Ireland's priority markets; improving Pathfinder.Research, innovation and commercialisation supports, incl. validation/trialling and domestic manufacture.Barriers to scaling: fragmented market access, regulatory complexity, limited international networks.Collaboration with Minister Grealish's Department.

Details: Seeking meeting to discuss the importance of agtech to the sustainability of agriculture, and its business, research and market development needs with Minister Grealish.

Intent: To highlight and celebrate the work of community organisations in Galway.

Details: Three Galway-based TDs attended the Communities in Action day in Galway, celebrating the work of community and voluntary organisations across the county. The Galway event was attended by The Wheel's CEO.