Jack Chambers

To encourage consideration of policy measures or guidance supporting the use of geographically restricted, closed-loop voucher systems under the Small Benefit Exemption framework in order to retain employee reward spending within local economies and support town centre…

Updates on the RZLT and other taxes related to housing provision and viability

Called for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax on disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish companies from 33% to 20%.

Simplification of the tax code to reduce time and administrative burden on smaller operators in particular::Overhaul of Capital Gains Tax

Extension of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants at 2025 levels for 2026. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2025 levels for EVS for three more years before any tapering. In conjunction with an incentivised BIK regime, the introduction of a salary sacrifice scheme…

Open-loop gift cards to be excluded from qualifying under the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, in order to incentivise employers to opt for local reward options.

Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford and Cherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing.…

Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford and Cherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing.…

Along with other hospitality representative bodies, the RAI met to Ministers in advance of Budget 2026.

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

To seek support for changes to the residential zoned land tax (RZLT) to motivate construction activity::To discuss the impact of current VAT policy on apartment construction

To request the opportunity to discuss our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission with public officials ahead of the finalisation of Budget 2026. Our main intended result would be to maintain the betting tax at its current level now and beyond.

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…

Open-loop gift cards to be excluded from qualifying under the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, in order to incentivise employers to opt for local reward options.