Mattie McGrath

To support families and business in rural Ireland::Delivery on the commitment to provide a high quality rural fibre broadband network across rural Ireland, to support homes and businesses, job creation, investment and rural development.::Introduction of tax-credits to encourage…

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.

For Budget 2016 no changes to motor taxation policy that would hinder the ability of our members to do business. Also no increases in business related taxation.

Meeting took place to discuss draft legislation prepared by the deputy on financial elder abuse

To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies.

For their attendance at pre-budget political briefing

Increased Personal Assistance Hours, Increase in the provision of accessible housing for people with disabilities, Access to novel and newly approved treatments, The Provision of A clinical Trial Site, The Preservation of MDI’s funding

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…

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…

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…

A commitment to the implementation of the new suicide reduction strategy.

To secure a more equitable and inclusive Budget

To pursue the development of inclusive social and employment policies and proper implementation