Martin Conway

To support families and business in rural Ireland::Delivery on the commitment to provide a high quality rural fibre broadband network across rural Ireland, to support homes and businesses, job creation, investment and rural development.::Introduction of tax-credits to encourage…

A greater understanding and better taking into account of the economic realities pertaining to liquid milk production and the securing of fresh milk supplies for consumers.

Amendments to the Bill in relation to separated children, translation/interpretation services, permission to remain and family reunification

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.

That the committee would move the Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2014 to Third Stage

To improve understanding of the issues of rural crime and to change legislation

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies.

For their attendance at pre-budget political briefing

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

Cut top rate of tax by 5% for all earners by 2020::Stop income tax system discriminating against the self employed::Reduce capital gains by 20% for enterprise gains::Replace JobBridge with a new national internship model::Reform social security system to incentivise…

Put focus on net pay and highlight that income tax decreases are an essential component of increasing take home pay. Small companies that can afford it will be giving moderate pay increases::Changes in the minimum wage should be evidence-based::Living Wage concept is not viable…

To highlight JTI Ireland’s commitment to the Lobbying Act as the primary reference for all lobbying with designated public officials in Ireland. In the context of an incorrect interpretation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco…

To develop MPS's relationship with stakeholders and networking

To seek amendments to the Bill by way of deletions, additions and changes to the draft Bill

To highlight errors or omissions in statements made by Ministers, TDs and Senators during debates on the Bill in both the Seanad and the Dáil in December 2015 with a view to having a more accurate debate and legislation based on human rights principles and conventions