Martin Kenny

Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…

Value Added Tax::To register a strong objection to the inclusion of points (vi) and (vii) under Section 65 ('Persons not accountable persons unless they so elect') of the Finance Bill 2025.::That these provisions, read in conjunction with S.I. No. 327 of 2025 - Value Added Tax…

That Government would use the leverage it has with incumbent insurers to deliver reductions in liability premiums and increase risk appetite; and accelerate efforts to attract more liability underwriters into the Irish market.

To highlight that Budget 2025 measures are not enough for income crisis in farming.::That the increase in supports for suckler cows, sheep and dairy beef calves will be some help to farmers in the drystock sector. However, the reality is that these sectors need more support as…

To highlight the impact of global events such as Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine over the last seven years on the cost of doing business for farmers.::To highlight that the average increase in costs across all sectors from 2017 - 2023 has been 73%. The most impacted sectors,…

To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all…

To propose that all exemptions apply to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and that the ‘relevant property not rateable' list must be maintained and expanded to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.

To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::That 0% VAT rate is implemented on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose the inclusion of additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic…

To propose that all farm equipment which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment or capital investment in developing bio-economy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from…

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

That Government would use the leverage it has with incumbent insurers to deliver Reductions in liability premiums and Increased risk appetite and accelerate efforts to attract more liability underwriters into the Irish market.

To ensure understanding of the operational needs of the aircraft leasing industry in Ireland.

To propose adequate targeted knowledge transfer and advisory support must be in place to support farmers in their efforts to improve on-farm efficiency and sustainability.::To propose that farmers must receive the maximum possible payment from participation in mandatory KT…

To propose that a payment of €400/ha should be made on land converted into tillage in year one, followed by a maintenance payment of €250/ha in year two. Land entered into any such scheme must remain in tillage for a 5-year period.