Darragh O'Brien

Highlighted summary of items included in the Pre-Budget submission, with the intention of securing meetings with relative DPOs

Called on Government to support growth in Dublin Airport and Dublin Port, enhancing international connectivity for Dublin and Ireland.

Raise awareness of ongoing environmental and health pollution issues relating to Dublin airport operations and local residents under flight paths.

To confirm if this suggested policy in an article online (https://www.consultancy.uk/news/35712/mott-macdonald-chosen-as-key-partner-by-uisce-eireann) of private investment in our public water utility is true and being pursued.

Called for a cohesive effort between businesses and Government in tackling sustainability measures.

Raised the point of Dublin's rapidly increasing population and the need for investment in capital projects such as Metrolink, Dart plus and Busconnects as a result.

Called for appropriate income tax measures as well as better universal supports for childcare, removing financial barriers for families.

On energy and water, three challenges were raised for Government to address, Ireland's antiquated grid system, the increased need for sustainable energy such as wind, and lastly rapid delivery of a more secure water supply for Dublin.

Called for increased level of sustainable compact growth by increased levels of brownfield development and building on pre-existing public transport routes.

Introduce a Capital Gains Tax rate of 20% to encourage enterprise and investment in Irish.

Raised the issue of the need for increased brownfield development in Dublin for its ability to provide compact growth within the City.

Raised the issue that brownfield delivery is limited while targets set out under the NPF are not sufficient of Dublin's growth and being seen as maximum rather than minimums.

Requested additional funding for capital projects such as Metrolink, Dart plus and BusConnects to allow Dublin's commuter force easier accessibility.

Requested a more frequent process of the NPF with additional data being taken on board as it becomes available.

Raised the issue that brownfield delivery is limited while targets set out under the NPF are not sufficient of the growth of urban centres.