Mary Lou McDonald

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.

The removal of Section 20 from the Criminal Law Sexual Offences Bill 2015::The ammending of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 to decriminalise people who sell sexual services in the street or in a public place, or indoors with another worker

Improve farm incomes including full delivery of the Government's commitments under the new RDP Programme of €580m per year::Government investment in agriculture in Budget 2016::Higher intervention safety net in line with production costs for diary farmers::That direct payments…

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…

Cut top rate of tax by 5% for all earners by 2020::Stop discrimination of the self employed by the tax system::Lower capital gains to 20% for enterprise gains::Replace JobBridge with a new national Internship model::Reform social security system to incentivise work::Develop and…

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…

Promote the 'Think Small First' principle::Promote the importance of competitiveness as growth returns to the economy

To advance the specific issues outlined on behalf of the private and voluntary nursing home sector, NHI members.

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…

Reduced class size, school funding increase, greater supports for school leadership roles

To restore Respite Care Grant::Extension of payment period for carers allowance at the end of a caring role

To raise awareness of Carers needs::To secure funding for National Carers Strategy