Mary Lou McDonald

Secure political support for Scale Ireland's Startup Policy Manifesto and 3-Step Plan in the context of General Election 2020 and negotiations on a Programme for Government

The inclusion of supports for micro-generation of renewable power in a national economic recovery plan following the lockdown of the economy in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Communication of the necessity of constructing 14,000 new homes per year in Dublin.::Increased delivery of apartments to reflect smaller household demographics.::Completion of MetroLink and BusConnects as proposed.::Provision of 5,000 bikes and 300 cycle stations under the…

Support for funding to be made available to the proposed North Quays development::Support for funding to be made available to Waterford Airport::Support for Technological University status for Waterford Institute of Technology::Support for Waterford Chamber's call to upgrade the…

To encourage a city-region approach to national development.::To plan for core density and reduce urban sprawl.::To increase the housing supply in Ireland's cities.::To support international connectivity through ports and airports.::To develop transport infrastructure to connect…

That no changes be made to the definitions::That amendments be made to the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 Bill in the event that the definitions were to be changed

Investment in a discrete Advanced Manufacturing Centre with access to new technology and support skills development.::Ensure Ireland's workforce are equipped for the jobs of the future by reviewing third level and promoting engineering and technology.::Make Ireland a world…

To communicate Dublin Chamber's policy priorities in the areas of social and economic development, the business environment and the need for a long-term vision for the Greater Dublin Area.

To communicate business priorities to opposition parties::To understand the position of opposition on key issues for business

1. Meet with leadership of Sinn Fein availing of the opportunity while they were in Wexford. 2. That the stated issues of concern to Wexford business will be raised by Mary Lou Mc Donald in her future meetings with Government or at parliamentary meetings. 3. Create awareness of…

Raise Awareness and influence direction of future policies

Recognition of the Greater Dublin Area's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Formation of a long-term plan for the residential, commercial, and infrastructural development of the Greater Dublin Area.::Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of…

Adoption by Government of a 20 year time frame in the next capital plan, and coordination of investment with the NPF.::An increase in Government spending on infrastructure to the EU average.::Removal of the self-imposed limit of 10% of capital spending for the use of public…

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers…

Arrange meeting with TD's