Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that Indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Brendan Smith
- Constituency / panel
- Cavan-Monaghan
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 4 current — Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; …
- 2
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 1397
- Lobbying returns
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 92%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
388 of 422 divisions
Lobbying returns
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Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that reviews and renewals of reliefs should be announced in advance of Budget Day, and afforded multi-annual timelines rather than on an ad-hoc/annual basis.::To propose the addition of 'and/or partner' after spouse in all relevant Agri-Tax reliefs to recognise the…
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
TaxationIntended results
To propose that the discrimination of the application of the Universal Social Charge (USC) between Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and self-employed earners must be removed, aligning the self-employed with PAYE workers.
Lobbying return by Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
To increase funding for youth work
Lobbying return by Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
To inform Oireachtas members of measures required in Budget 2024 to support commercial bus operators
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To propose that consideration be given to extending the Capital Gains tax (CGT)/Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) reliefs for solar panels to include wind farms, given their increasing role in meeting our renewable energy targets.
Lobbying return by Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland
FinanceIntended results
To inform Oireachtas members of measures required in Budget 2024 to support Irish Solid Fuel retailers
Lobbying return by Ability West
EmploymentIntended results
To get support from councillors and public representatives in relation to the issue underlying the threatened strike.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
FinanceIntended results
To propose that, in the amendment of section 34 in the Finance Act where the definition of assets that can benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief, that includes leased land on which solar panels have been…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
To propose that farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances.::To propose that all farm equipment that contributes to a reduction in emission intensity should be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT)
Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Event to reflect and celebrate 50 years of work within the Asthma Society of Ireland. Opportunity to raise awareness of policy and health issues.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Lobbying return by Ibec
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Increased understanding of Ibec priorities for the all island economy in areas of energy, infrastructure and the labour market
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Justice and EqualityIntended results
To acquire Oireachtas members support of the SLP Bill.
Lobbying return by ALDI Ireland
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Raise concerns about impact of delays in planning system on economic activity