Dessie Ellis

National Sports Policy, manifesto commitments on key areas as above, increase in current and capital funding

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 advance the specific issues outlined on behalf of the private and voluntary nursing home sector, NHI members.

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…

Reduced class size, school funding increase, greater supports for school leadership roles

The development of zero carbon energy poilcy,::public engagement in energy policy::supports for renewable energy::community participation in energy developments

Highlight deficiences in EPA research

To secure a more equitable and inclusive Budget

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

Encouraging TDs to input into the drafting of the new regulations to ensure they are robust

To seek the introduction of measures designed to bring into affect rent certainty in the private market.

Retention of 9% VAT rate for tourism & hospitality sector; Address shortage of Chef training facilities