John Brady

to brief the committee on th eICTU approach to activation measures

Implementation of the recommendations of Irish Heart's Stroke Manifesto

We were looking to secure housing for students completing our programme and re entering society.

We requested that the Government would would engage with talks with the Guinness Family Trust to ensure that public access to the certain areas of the Luggala estate would not be revoked under new ownership::We enquired if the state would seek a deal for the purchase of some if…

To receive funding to aid the development of Mary Immaculate College Library.

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for Social Housing

Discretion in lending small amounts to be restored to credit unions::To ensure credit is available for the most vulnerable

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for SMEs

Renewed commitment and plan of action for the Government's target of an 80% reduction in emissions between transport, energy and buildings::Renewed commitment and plan of action for the Government's target of carbon neutrality for agriculture by 2050::The National Climate Change…

To further the stated policy aims of the Irish League of Credit Unions as set out in its Six Strategic Steps document::To advance implementation of ILCU's policy objectives by government and Oireachtas

Introduction of legislation to abolish mandatory retirement clauses in employee contracts.

Sought support for increase in core funding for the community and voluntary sector in Budget 2017::Implementation of recommendations of IMPACT's 'Caring - At What Cost?' report::Request to raise the issue at FIanna Fail parliamentary party meeting

To raise awareness of the shape of Ireland's personal tax system and to advocate for its future reform

Increase in the State Pension and secondary income supports, like the Fuel Allowance, as well as restoration of the Telephone Allowance.::Increase in home help hours and home care supports.::Removal of prescription charges for those on medical cards.

Restoration of the Transition Pension pending the abolition of mandatory retirement clauses.