Jim O'Callaghan

Seek Government action on smuggling in policy and budget 2025

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…

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

To raise awareness of the need for more resources to Revenue in order to tackle illegal smuggling

To ensure understanding of the operational needs of the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland.

Raise awareness of public health issues re alcohol, particularly need for increase in excise duties and funding for alcohol harm reduction measures.

To request changes in the 2025 Finance Budget.

Ensuring that relevant Oireachtas members are aware of recommendations prepared by Brokers Ireland

Awareness of Coinbase, blockchain utility and potential for Ireland.

Lobbying aimed to encourage the Government to exempt charities from advertising provisions that were set out in the new proposed legislation.

To ensure that any review of SI 308/2023 provides genuine access to beneficial ownership registers for those journalists and civil society organisations with a legitimate interest in such information, as defined in the EU's recently agreed Anti-Money Laundering Rule Book.

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…