Darragh O'Brien

To highlight key areas of legislative change needed in relation to Victims of Crimes related to domestic violence.

Increase awareness and gain support for DART Expansion programme in meeting future transport needs

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Introduce an entrepreneur CGT relief (10% rate) similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief::Reduce commercial rates::Introduce a PAYE allowance for sole traders and…

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Introduce an entrepreneur CGT relief (10% rate) similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief::Reduce commercial rates::Introduce a PAYE allowance for sole traders and…

Development of a public policy solution to address the social & economic issues raised as part of the housing crisis which is integrated with other infrastructural developments.::Ensure that the East has security of water supply in the medium to long term.::Triple the amount of…

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.

For Budget 2016 no changes to motor taxation policy that would hinder the ability of our members to do business. Also no increases in business related taxation.

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies.

For their attendance at pre-budget political briefing

Introduction of a PAYE tax credit for the self-employed and proprietary directors equivalent to that afforded to employees::Abolition of the 3% USC surcharge on the self-employed::Introduction of a voluntary PRSI system for the self-employed

Cut top rate of tax by 5% for all earners by 2020::Stop income tax system discriminating against the self employed::Reduce capital gains by 20% for enterprise gains::Replace JobBridge with a new national internship model::Reform social security system to incentivise…

Put focus on net pay and highlight that income tax decreases are an essential component of increasing take home pay. Small companies that can afford it will be giving moderate pay increases::Changes in the minimum wage should be evidence-based::Living Wage concept is not viable…

Recognition of key eir investments in High-Speed Fixed and Mobile Broadband infrastructure and services and of eir's intention to sustain that key investment role