We want pesticides used only as a last resort. Pesticides destroy soil, pollute water, destroy biodiversity, harm our health and force farmers to be dependent on costly toxic chemicals.

Ireland should aim for a reduction of 80% of synthetic chemical pesticides by 2030.

Vote with other EU States to stop the licence allowing toxic glyphosate use.

Support farmers and small scale food producers to transition to more ecological methods of farming and food production.

The definition of pesticides should specify ‘chemical pesticides’ in order not to include biocontrol, a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms.

Define reduction targets, timelines and measures to reduce dependency, not only for the five most used pesticides, but for all chemical pesticides.

Full transparency and controls of all pesticide use i.e. detailed and monitored measuring and record-keeping by everyone involved.

An immediate end to desiccation, the practice of spraying glyphosate on food crops before harvesting.

Ban chemical pesticides in all sensitive areas (including railways, sports grounds, roads, playgrounds, schools, public gardens, sensitive habitats, woodlands and forests) as well as for private use.

Apply a polluter pays principle where it is found that excessive use has occurred.