Mary Lou McDonald

To implement the recommendations of the citizens' assembly and hold the plebiscite in Dublin for the Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin

to have a review of the different classes of taxation applied to business and address this cost to business by reducing taxation.

to have more options on cross radial routes and greater frequency of buses and further development of the luas line and light rail

to encourage further growth in wind and solar energy production, to provide resources to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose and to assist business with the current high energy costs

to address the barriers from planning to water and erergy supply that slow down the provision of housing. To ensure that more social housing is build and that affordable housing is available for those that need it

Reduce bureaucracy relating to employment as it has a real cost and is a challenge for smaller smes, Reduce high costs such as energy and housing are pushing up labour costs and these need to brought down

to have both of these reports fully implemented to boost EU Competitiveness, productivity and integration in the EU

to have a wider range of supports for SMEs with the capacity to grow. these would further develop the current range of supports and increase the funding available to smes

To garner greater support for international trade agreements such as CETA and Mercosur as a way of offering access for indigenous Irish companies to grow and expand.

to provide local government with more responsibility for the provision of local services as a means of strengthening local democracy and accountability

To invite the leader of Sinn Féin to attend a number of IFA North Dublin Farm Visits.

Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Increased funding for all national support schemes with no linear cuts imposed::• Suckler cow total supports of €300/cow on all cows::• €35/ewe to all breeding ewes & €45/ewe for hill ewes::• Beef calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf::•…

To get our budget recommendations on increased investment for Global Citizenship Education and increased ODA included in Budget 2027

To secure political recognition of the strategic value of international students to Ireland and support for policies that strengthen Ireland's position as a leading destination for international education

To meet with these Ministers and TD's and to brief them on the nursing home sector and older persons care. Present NHI Insights Paper