Michael Fitzmaurice

1) Increase in government funding for mental health sector.::2) Clarification around HSE Mental Health recruitment times.::3) Improvements in mental health services provided to children and young people.

Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)::That all farmers in the scheme must be paid in full on all of their eligible animals. The Minister for Agriculture in his mart meetings on CAP committed publicly that all farmers taking part in the SCEP would be paid in full on all of…

To propose that Indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.

To propose that reviews and renewals of reliefs should be announced in advance of Budget Day, and afforded multi-annual timelines rather than on an ad-hoc/annual basis.::To propose the addition of 'and/or partner' after spouse in all relevant Agri-Tax reliefs to recognise the…

To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…

To propose that the discrimination of the application of the Universal Social Charge (USC) between Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and self-employed earners must be removed, aligning the self-employed with PAYE workers.

Successful outcome for carer re housing::Young carer and mother becoming homeless- Assistance around agreement with Wicklow County Council/Landlord and suitable accommodation so young carer could remain living with his mother who he cares for.::successful outcome for carers re…

Greater awareness and impact of pending sale of Athlone Alkermes facility to NovoNordisk

To provide information on the announcement for the proposed onshore wind farm

Heightened awareness by Public representatives

To propose that consideration be given to extending the Capital Gains tax (CGT)/Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) reliefs for solar panels to include wind farms, given their increasing role in meeting our renewable energy targets.

Highlighting the serious issues within the sector, seeking support for policy asks and requesting follow-up meetings

To get support from councillors and public representatives in relation to the issue underlying the threatened strike.

To propose that, in the amendment of section 34 in the Finance Act where the definition of assets that can benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief and Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) Agricultural Relief, that includes leased land on which solar panels have been…

To propose that farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances.::To propose that all farm equipment that contributes to a reduction in emission intensity should be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT)