Alan Kelly

Gaining the support of Ireland for a strong position on climate change mitigation policy in its positioning within the EU and internationally, in advance of negotiations for COP21.

Seeking political commitment to end child inequality in election manifestos and in the Programme for Government

Lower Cost Waste Collection

Retain 12.5% corporation tax::Retain 9% VAT rate for hospitality sector::Reverse 4.25% increase in employers class A PRSI::introduction of e-commerce tax credit::increase threshold at which micro firms enter the VAT system::abolish additional 3% USC on owner-directors and…

Expenditure Priorities: Funding of €250m must be allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2016, with full payments for all GLAS and AEOS participants::A targeted payment for the ewe flock, requiring a funding allocatio of €25m in Budget 2016::Increased Funding of €65m…

To support families and business in rural Ireland::Delivery on the commitment to provide a high quality rural fibre broadband network across rural Ireland, to support homes and businesses, job creation, investment and rural development.::Introduction of tax-credits to encourage…

A greater understanding and better taking into account of the economic realities pertaining to liquid milk production and the securing of fresh milk supplies for consumers.

Recognition of Agriculture's role in tacking Climate Change

Favourable legislation on Agriculture Emission Levels in the Member States

Response and action to address the homeless crisis.

The Government to take on recommendations of NGO Coalition outlined in the Dec 2015 report, 'Protection, Resettlement and Integration Ireland’s Response to the Refugee and Migration ‘Crisis’'.

Passage of legislation containing Rent Certainty measures whereby rent increases are linked to an objective measure such as the cost of living; Extension of TPS nationwide; Introduction of reformed rent supplement scheme.

Passage of legislation containing Rent Certainty measures; introduction of reformed rent supplement and HAP; Timely roll-out of the Deposit Protection Scheme; Introduction of Certification system in relation to minimum standards; Introduction of stronger security of tenure…

Retention of 12.5% Corporation Tax

Abolish additional 3% USC for owner-directors and the self employed::Equality in tax credits for self employed::increase threshold at which micro firms enter the VAT system::reduction in capital gains tax to 10%::reformation of CGT entrepreneurial relief::Reverse 4.25% increase…