Ged Nash

Commitment to include chronic pain key asks on next programme of Government i.e. 1. Increase Number of Chronic Pain Clinics and Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) 2. Implement ICD-11 for Chronic Pain Recognition 3. Establish a National Registry for Chronic Pain 4. Universal Medical…

To gain support for Irish Congress of Trade Unions General Election Manifesto in support of workers rights

Meeting with opposition parties seeking support for workers and trade union issues

For our recommended commitments to go into the next programme for government

Recalibrate general damages guidelines to reflect international norms. Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors…

Full implementation of the Credit Union Amendment Act 2023 (ie commencement of phases 4 and 5) within the first 12 months of the new administration State enablement of a tailored Credit Union contract for Repurchase (Repo) mechanism (once commencement of Credit Union Amendment…

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on climate change.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

To propose that indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.

To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all…

To propose that all exemptions apply to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and that the ‘relevant property not rateable' list must be maintained and expanded to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.

To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::That 0% VAT rate is implemented on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose the inclusion of additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic…

To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from…

To propose that the inclusion of agricultural tyres in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme is postponed and that funding is allocated in the budget to organise a series of national bring centres to deal with legacy issues on farms before the inclusion of…