John Lahart

Pay equalisation for post 2010 entrants to teaching

To inform members of the Oireachtas on the case for protecting all human life with emphasis on protecting the 8th Amendment.

That all TDs would ensure that their Party would support this Bill as it makes its way through the Dáil

The development of services for people who are blind and vision impaired.

the development of comprehensive policy to support the community and voluntary sector and its work

Recognition of the Greater Dublin Area's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Formation of a long-term plan for the residential, commercial, and infrastructural development of the Greater Dublin Area.::Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of…

Increase employment and talent retention in SMEs by improving the tax regime on share-based remuneration.::Encourage investment in indigenous business by applying a lower rate of CGT (20%) to all investment in unquoted companies.::Increase the Earned Income Tax Credit for the…

Adoption of a long-term plan for the infrastructural and residential development of the whole capital city and its hinterland up to 2050.::Establishment of a housing taskforce to coordinate the activities of Government Departments, local authorities, and other relevant state…

Adoption by Government of a 20 year time frame in the next capital plan, and coordination of investment with the NPF.::An increase in Government spending on infrastructure to the EU average.::Removal of the self-imposed limit of 10% of capital spending for the use of public…

Raising awareness of how Ireland's current tax policy impacts taxpayers and the economy and how it could be altered in Budget 2018 (issues such as CGT, personal tax, entrepreneurs relief, share options regime)

To encourage a positive outcome from Brexit that supports Higher Education and Research collaboration between the UK and Ireland

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

To ensure understanding of industry perspectives on public policy in relation to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015.

To ensure understanding of industry perspectives and concerns about the potential impact of Brexit to the alcohol sector.