Mairéad Farrell

Reduce bureaucracy relating to employment as it has a real cost and is a challenge for smaller smes, Reduce high costs such as energy and housing are pushing up labour costs and these need to brought down

to have both of these reports fully implemented to boost EU Competitiveness, productivity and integration in the EU

to have a wider range of supports for SMEs with the capacity to grow. these would further develop the current range of supports and increase the funding available to smes

To garner greater support for international trade agreements such as CETA and Mercosur as a way of offering access for indigenous Irish companies to grow and expand.

to provide local government with more responsibility for the provision of local services as a means of strengthening local democracy and accountability

To highlight the damaging impact of the current proposed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget cuts. ::To highlight the economic impact on family farms and rural communities. CAP payments are a crucial part of Irish agriculture and rural Ireland and any cuts would jeopardise…

To secure political recognition of the strategic value of international students to Ireland and support for policies that strengthen Ireland's position as a leading destination for international education

To communicate industry perspectives on Budget 2027

To communicate the Financial Services Ireland Taskforce report on Personal Investment Accounts (PIAs) recommended design features.

Secure support for FSI's Pre-Budget Submission asks including Personal Investment Accounts (PIAs).

Communicate priorities for the Irish financial services sector including Ireland's Presidency of the European Council, the EU Savings and Investment Union including Personal Investment Accounts, timely utilisation of the National Training Fund surplus to upskill the workforce,…

Introduction of a retail investment product for Irish retail investors under the EU Saving & Investment Union, eliminating the eight-year deemed-disposal rule, aligning the 38% exit tax on funds with the 33% Capital Gains Tax (estimated €26 million cost), removing the 1%…

Position social enterprises as strategic partners in delivering stronger societal outcomes.::Raise awareness of reserved contracts under Article 20 of the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, from both the buyer and supplier perspectives

Political advocacy for issues affecting Young People in Galway.

Clarity on wording of legislation::Highlight Irish Cancer Society recommendations ahead of Committee stage