James Browne

To have different rates of Carbon Tax by sub-sector and tax according to success of each sub-sector in reaching target of 20% reduction on 2005 emissions by 2020.::Not to have limited small extenions of the existing smokelss ban (e.g. entire Co. Wexford) but to address the issue…

To further the stated policy aims of the ILCU. To seek reversal of proposed increases in the industry funding levy on credit unions

Deferral of a proposed introduction of VAT on food supplements

Suckler cow scheme - In order to improve incomes and stabilise numbers, IFA proposes a targeted payment of €200 per suckler cow, structured under environmental and animal welfare measures in the CAP Rural Development Programme and financed predominately from national resources…

Extension of Income Averaging to self-employed farmers with other income - IFA proposes that, where a farmer or their spouse has an additional self-employed source of income, income averaging should be allowed on farm profits.::Increasing Flexibility in Income Averaging…

An increase in the State Pension, greater resourcing of Home Supports, and the abolition of prescription charges

To not increase the current rate of Carbon Tax unless and until a means can be found to protect the fuel poor and to protect the legitimate solid fuel trade from solid fuel which has not paid Carbon Tax being placed on the market.

Restoration of the Christmas Bonus to 100%::Increase in the Living Alone allowance to €14 a week::Restoration of the Fuel Allowance to 32 weeks and to maintain the current value::€84.5m per year over the next 10 years in grant funding through the Housing Aid for Older People…

Persuading Revenue and the Minister for Finance to take action to prevent introduction of Vat to food supplements.

An increase in the State Pension, the retention of free travel, and the abolition of prescription charges