I confirmed that the Regional Independent TDs of which I am a member will table changes to the Climate Bill that will require Dáil approval of all carbon budgets as well as a separate emission [...]

I have called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the time for Multi Annual Rural Water Programme funding draw down due to delays over the last 12 months. “To date [...]

I support the call by the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) for people to explore alternative methods of controlling unwanted vegetation, bugs and insects in view of the mounting evidence of pesticide contamination [...]

I have called on the Government to fulfil a Programme for Government commitment to introduce a new REPS scheme for farmers. ‘A new pilot scheme has been developed by the Department of Agriculture with no [...]

Farmers will need substantial financial supports on top of their existing supports to assist in the transition to more sustainable practices, “The Climate Action Bill is expected to create tens of thousands of new ‘green’ [...]

Seán Canney, Independent TD has welcomed the launch of the Wool Feasibility Study which he said may see the value of wool coming out of the doldrums. ‘The study will examine the future of the [...]

I urge all organic farmers to apply for the Organic Farming Scheme. “The scheme last reopened in November 2018 for four weeks. 75% of applicants were refused admission due to a flawed points-based system that [...]

I have received confirmation from the Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Heritage that hedge trimming on roads can be carried out all year round in the interest of public safety. “I also received confirmation [...]