Aidan Davitt

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry.

To address the severe income difficulties livestock farmers are encountering as a result of falling prices, increased costs and reduced direct payments.::To seek support for livestock farmers as these difficulties have escalated into a crises due to the fall in cattle prices,…

Follow up to meeting with Exporters to discuss action points and issues requiring attention.::Propose that Ireland should target a doubling of live export numbers in 2019.::Maximising the export of calves over the next number of months is an absolute priority.::Improve Ferry…

Seeking an amendment and/or clarification in relation to the five year validity period for gift vouchers proposed in the Consumer Protection (Gift Voucher) Bill 2018

Amendments to said Act as tabled by representatives in the Dáil and the Seanad::Votes against the Act at Second Stage and Report Stage::Support for amendments to the legislation

To advise of the implications of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 for busy employers in the SME sector, particularly micro-business owners who may not have an in-depth knowledge of labour law.::To amend the aforementioned Bill to remove the severe sanctions…

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

To bring about new amendments to the Greyhound Racing Bill which will ultimately improve greyhound welfare in Ireland for greyhounds exported to other countries

Changes to legislation to prevent pilots and other workers who should be designated as employees being designated as self-employed contractors

Seeking development of legislation and policies to reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums in Ireland, namely the Judicial Council Bill 2017 and the Personal Injuries Assessment (No.2) Bill 2018

Amending legislation

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%. To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and to highlight delays and obstacles associated with work permits and…

To propose changes and amendments to the Bill that would make it work for Irish businesses

For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…

Support amendments relating to export of greyhounds in Greyhound Racing Bill