Mary Butler

Shine advocated for an increase in funding allocation towards the main 10 asks, as highlighted by the survey.

18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.

Free Contraception for those under 25 years of age::Funding for additional services – nutrition, counselling etc.::Funding of transport for those receiving addiction counselling or other services::Pilot project for First Aid Overdose and Drug related – 100% funding through…

An increase in the Youth Services Grant for 2022

Irish government increases ODA and publishes roadmap to reach 0.7% GNI in ODA by 2030::Strong committments on climate financing and loss and Damage financing at COP26

Recommendations and Suggestions for Budget 2022 would be taken onboard in finalising Budget 2022

Government to invest in the required supports in line with the requirements set out in the Capacity Review, to ensure clear budget lines of responsibility in relation to areas of supports that cross between Departments, to safeguard the sustainability of the high quality,…

The incorporation of a range of measures within Budget 2022, including increase funding for Personal Assistance, increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD;…

Allow more local businesses to be in a position to tender for local work and therefore would support local employment & the economy and in turn local rate payers under public procurement rules. More discretion for Local Authorities to have on spending with local businesses in…

Recognition that online is briskly changing environment, offer options that would allow businesses explore to digital sales & marketing options outside of web development. Support businesses who have an online presence, but now know they must invest to ensure the…

Currently one payment from employers to employees via a voucher of up to €500 is the limit. This is restrictive for several reasons: • Some employers are in a position to issue bonuses twice a year (e.g. Christmas and summer bonus) but were unable to do so, or the employee had…

. Often there are barriers around returning to work in the form of for example childcare, losing medical allowances, losing other benefits outside of the actual direct social welfare payments. Incentivising people back to work would make it easier for employers to attract…

Currently a quagmire exists in relation to employment incentives, internships, apprenticeships, and in relation to job seeker supports. There is overlap between offerings and the offerings are difficult to navigate. A simplified image of offerings with one point of contact who…

The cost of used cars increase approx. 30% this year. The shortage in new cars available in UK is also pushing up used prices. A lot of cars are now impossible to import or to make any margin on therefore it is impacting supply and price for the average consumer.

the banks can offer mortgages based on what the middle-income earners can actually afford to pay (many affording higher rents than mortage thresholds they would qualify for)