Mary Fitzpatrick

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

To advocate for measures to support investment, innovation and indigenous enterprise, including through a reduction in Capital Gains Tax and enhancements to the R&D Tax Credit.

To advocate for a more proportionate approach to ERR, including moving from real-time to monthly reporting for vouched non-taxable travel and subsistence expenses.

Secure commitment to tackle illicit tobacco market

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Seeking to ensure Budget 2027 addresses concerns regarding illicit products and smoking cessation

To ensure that Budget 2027 includes tax measures which will scale the indigenous enterprise sector, consistent with recommendations from the ESRI and Central Bank

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

To secure support for proposals contained in the company's pre-budget submission

To seek support for the pre-budget submission

Improved Business/ Government Policy Environment, Policy Response Required (Budget 2026), Licensing Reform

Highlighted challenges in accessing finance for early-stage businesses and advocated for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax to 20% as a critical measure to incentivise investment and provide a much-needed funding stream to these businesses.

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…