Padraig Fleming

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: To showcase the work of Rehab Enterprises Portlaoise and to seek support from local public representatives for an increase in the Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026 ::To secure support from members of Oireacthas for greater use of Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive which allows for reserved contracts for social enterprises employing mostly people experiencing disability/disadvantage.

Details: Rehab Enterprises hosted an open day at its facility in Portlaoise to showcase its work and seek support for an increase in the Wage Subsidy Scheme and

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: 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: 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: 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: To highlight the ongoing challenges facing farmers.::To engage with Government Ministers and TD's to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's Budget.::To highlight urgent issues::- Delays in Farm Payments::- Retention of the Nitrates Derogation::- Forestry - bark beetle::- Supports for the tillage sector::- Cost of doing business

Details: National Ploughing Championships 2024 - IFA Stand