Maurice Quinlivan

Reform of the commercial rates system::Rebalancing of Local Authority revenue between domestic and business contributions::increase connection between services delivered and rates charged

Increase access for small businesses to public procurement opportunities::Secure commitment to analysing the rate of cancelled or non-progressed competitions::Reduce the cost and administrative burden of tendering for public contracts

Highlight the challenges that rising business costs are posing for small companies::Ensure understanding of the impact of increases in the National Minimum Wage on SFA members::Secure commitment to a whole of government approach to tackling rising business costs

Ensure understanding of retail's position on increasing commercial rates arising from the National Revaluation Programme

Ensure understanding of the current position and future outlook for the Irish retail industry

Reform of local authority rates::Measures to reduce the cost of employer and public liability insurance::Control of labour costs through sustainable evolution of the national minimum wage::Increased policy focus on the better regulation agenda

Planning and investment in the Mid West and Kerry region in the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040. Ensure understanding of priorities for business.

Increased investment in infrastructure for the Mid West and Kerry region::Strong focus in the NPF on the business priorities fo the Mid West and Kerry Region

Young people & staff from LYS given opportunity to demonstrate and celebrate the value and contribution of youth work to their lives, that the benefits to community and Irish society as a whole

Opportunity for youth work staff and young people to speak to and brief elected representatives about issues facing young people and youth work services in Ireland.

Changes to Atypical Scheme and immigration permission for Fishers.::Increased meassures and supports to identify and tackle exploitation in the fishing industry

Changes to excise duty on alcohol::Changes to policy on alcohol retail

To exclude any amendments that would bring pregnancy counselling under the scope of this proposed legislation.

To ensure Individuals have been updated with all information regarding the ongoing situation relating to the operation of the Succeed in Ireland Initiative

To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations