Ivana Bacik

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…

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…

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

To improve understanding and develop policy relating to childhood obesity and food poverty

To develop MPS's relationship with stakeholders and networking

We were seeking amendments to the Bill in the form of deletions, additions and/or changes to the Bill as drafted

To highlight errors or omissions in statements made by Ministers, TDs and Senators during debates on the Bill in both the Seanad and the Dáil in December 2015 with a view to having a more accurate debate and legislation based on human rights principles and conventions

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

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

ensure passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas::5 year plan to be debated and voted on in both houses of the Oireachtas

Inform elected representatives of the equality implications of tax and spending changes in Budget 2016