Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To limit the Personal Allowances for Tobacco products purchased in another Member State to 200 cigarettes and pro-rata all other Tobacco Products.::The outlawing of the price differential ,determined by tobacco companies, of 'Big Boxes', making them to be only available at the…
Raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the CCAB-I submission for Budget 2022 and of the flagged issue (including potential scale etc.)
Prolong the introduction of a mandatory employer obligation to pay remote working relief until such a time when the pandemic has abated
Ensure awareness of the drinks industry's position on Ireland's excise rates on alcohol
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
To highlight how retail and tourism businesses will be negatively impacted if legislation (Brexit Omnibus Act) to introduce a new minimum refund threshold of €175 is commenced.::The retention of the current VAT refund threshold, as provided for under the Retail Export Scheme…
Changes to policy on measures relating to duty free and travel retail
For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland…
Inform legislators on on excise rates and relevance to local and national economy/community
Excise duty policy
Reduction in alcohol excise in 2018
Introduce Small Benefit Exemption Scheme increase from €250 to €500 approved in Budget 2016 prior to Christmas 2015 instead of original intended date of January 1st 2016
Published name "Ennis Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "ENNIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 160082) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
For Budget 2016 no changes to motor taxation policy that would hinder the ability of our members to do business. Also no increases in business related taxation.
Introduction of a PAYE tax credit for the self-employed and proprietary directors equivalent to that afforded to employees::Abolition of the 3% USC surcharge on the self-employed::Introduction of a voluntary PRSI system for the self-employed