John Cummins

Commitment by the government of €12 million approx. to the development of Waterford Airport. Development of the airport would lead to substantial economic benefits for the South East region, including increased tourism, job creation, and enhanced business connectivity,…

To propose that indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.

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…

To propose that the inclusion of agricultural tyres in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme is postponed and that funding is allocated in the budget to organise a series of national bring centres to deal with legacy issues on farms before the inclusion of…

Traveller inclusion to be prioritised as part of the new Programme for Government

Eye care reform and introduction of Cost of Disability payment & Transport Support Scheme

information regarding section 39 pay rates

That incoming TDs would be familiar with the organisation and aware of the needs of young LGBTQ+ people in Ireland.

Ensure the concerns of Family Businesses are reflected in the Programme for Government, around business taxation, personal taxation for workers, commercial rates, government imposed costs to businesses, the surplus in the national training fund,

Highlight issues for British Irish Trade to party negotiators for the formation of the Programme for Government, covering issues such as business and personal taxation, strengthening British Irish relations politically and economically, cross border workers and delivery of…

To propose the introduction of a voluntary agricultural Rainy-Day Fund, which allows all farmers to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their co-op, specially assigned bank account or State Farm Volatility Fund.::That the deferred funds could…

To propose a sustainable budget of €389m is provided for the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 to drive ‘bottom up, community-led' investment to create and sustain employment in rural Ireland, provide funding in the rural environment and support climate change mitigation initiatives in…