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Ensure agreement that any new regulations adopted are based on solid evidence and accompanied by both stakeholder consultation and regulatory impact assessments::Commitment to reform the private pension system through engagement with employers on critical pension reform…

Ensure Ireland's reputation as an economy of substance is enhanced among business and political stakeholders domestically and abroad::Ensure better regulation through the creation of a systematic approach to mitigating the impact of laws and regulations through stakeholder…

Ensure the promotion at an international level of Ireland’s international reputation and track record in attracting substance-based corporate investment::The maximisation of access to international markets to enable Irish industry reach the objectives and targets set out in…

Ensure reforms and modernisation of the commercial rates system in order to rebalance local authority financing and reduce the burden on business::Ensure improvement of the effectiveness of national and regional planning::Ensure the bureaucratic barriers that are hindering the…

Ensure commitment to accelerate the EU and Ireland’s development as leading globally competitive digital economies::Ensure commitment to tackling digital piracy by coordinating an anti-digital piracy campaign as part of a wider strategy to protect intellectual property,…

The adoption of a more sensible fiscal policy to support investment and productivity, particularly through balancing current spending and taxation over the medium-term::Support for talent development, attraction and retention by reducing the fully-loaded top rate of tax to 47%…

The creation of a first-class healthcare system in Ireland through ensuring the adoption in hospitals of the latest information systems, the newest innovations and technologies, as well as learn from best-in-class business models::The promotion of a culture of innovation…

The securing of commitments in any EU-UK deal that recognise the unique economic and political challenges that Brexit presents to Ireland::The safeguarding of Ireland’s position in the European Union by supporting improved cooperation and communication between euro and non-euro…

The reduction of congestion in Ireland's cities by ensuring better integrated public transport within and between our regional cities to encourage modal switch from private cars::Improved transport links to Ireland's ports and airports through expediting the planning and…

The implementation of reform of both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate curriculums in order to move away from an undue emphasis on rote learning, towards a more holistic education experience::Ensure commitment to a sustainable funding model to underpin a world class…

Securing submission of amendments to draft EU Spirit Drinks Regulation aimed as ensuring continued protection of/ and support for geographic indications for Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream and Irish Poitin/Poteen

Securing submission of amendments to draft EU Spirit Drinks Regulation aimed at ensuring continued protection of/ and support for geogrphic indications for Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream and Irish Poitin/Poteen

Ensure understanding of implications of Brexit for the Irish agri-food sector and ensure commitment on actions necessary to mitigate the impact

Ensure understanding of meat industry concerns regarding Brexit::Secure commitment on resourcing and progress on market access for Irish meat.::Ensure understanding of industry position on aspects of official controls and resourcing needs.

Secure commitment on new investment programme for the pig production sector.