David Cullinane

Implementation of the DFI Pre-Budget submission 'No Recovery Without Us' over the coming year

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.

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…

To support National Traveller MABS' call to reconsider the limit of €2000 on credit union loans given that most affordable caravans cost in excess of €5000

Prompt enactment of Ireland's climate bill and resulting mitigation plan

To highlight JTI Ireland’s commitment to the Lobbying Act as the primary reference for all lobbying with designated public officials in Ireland. In the context of an incorrect interpretation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco…

To seek amendments to the Bill by way of deletion, additions or changes to the Bill as drafted

To secure capital funding to retain and renovate community centre

To pursue the development of inclusive social and employment policies and proper implementation