Mairéad Farrell

That a not for profit ethos and costs met approach would be incorporated into the tender. It has been demonstrated internationally that a for profit model does not benefit the long term unemployed and treats clients of services as commodities.

We requested that new guidelines should bring Irish insurance award levels down to those seen across Europe and outlined why an 80% decrease in soft tissue injury award levels is needed here to address the current crisis

Request to support Business Case and secure meeting with Ministers Eamon Ryan and Michael McGrath::Request for support for a new multi-annual funding model for Ireland's regional airports, including Shannon.

Introduction of new legislation

Ensure understanding of the immediate and substantial challenges that Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic are presenting to businesses, particularly to those with all-island operations::Increase awareness of the ‘manifesto from business for a shared island’ being prepared by the…

Priorities to support the economic recovery and future growth of the West

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry

To request an opportunity to present to the Budgetary Oversight Committee on Dublin Chamber’s key priorities for Budget 2021.::Reform and consider extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme.::To support employees and improve the Labour Market.::To boost investment in Irish…

Seeking implementation of legislation and policies to reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums in Ireland, namely the Judicial Council Bill 2017.

Farm Schemes - that the total annual CAP payment plus the national co-financing must amount to €2bn per annum, from the current level of €1.8bn from when the new CAP starts.::Suckler Cow::- Suckler farmers need a targeted payment of €300 per cow, facilitated by a combination of…

Extension of Consanguinity relief from 2020 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers