John Cummins

To consider ALONE Budget recommendations in deliberations on Budget 2022

Loss of less housing stock to short trem holiday rental market and more for residential rental or purchase

One point of contact for Employment Incentives, Apprenticeships, and Internships.

Allow more local businesses to be in a position to tender for local work and therefore would support local employment & the economy and in turn local rate payers under public procurement rules. More discretion for Local Authorities to have on spending with local businesses in…

Recognition that online is briskly changing environment, offer options that would allow businesses explore to digital sales & marketing options outside of web development. Support businesses who have an online presence, but now know they must invest to ensure the…

Currently one payment from employers to employees via a voucher of up to €500 is the limit. This is restrictive for several reasons: • Some employers are in a position to issue bonuses twice a year (e.g. Christmas and summer bonus) but were unable to do so, or the employee had…

. Often there are barriers around returning to work in the form of for example childcare, losing medical allowances, losing other benefits outside of the actual direct social welfare payments. Incentivising people back to work would make it easier for employers to attract…

Currently a quagmire exists in relation to employment incentives, internships, apprenticeships, and in relation to job seeker supports. There is overlap between offerings and the offerings are difficult to navigate. A simplified image of offerings with one point of contact who…

The cost of used cars increase approx. 30% this year. The shortage in new cars available in UK is also pushing up used prices. A lot of cars are now impossible to import or to make any margin on therefore it is impacting supply and price for the average consumer.

the banks can offer mortgages based on what the middle-income earners can actually afford to pay (many affording higher rents than mortage thresholds they would qualify for)

positive effect on a variety of sectors that see no benefit from the scheme as is and would possibly be a lifeline to anybody trying to improve or finish a project.

A resumption of swimming lessons for children

Recognition of the LPG and Bio LPG in decarbonising rural homes and business, in the context of a just transition

Delivery of Social and Affordable Housing

To highlight the impact of the housing shortage of businesses in Dublin.::To increase Government funding for construction of purpose built social and affordable homes in Dublin to relieve pressure on the private market.::To encourage adherence to residential density targets…