Michael Lowry

To ensure that Budget 2027 includes tax measures which will scale the indigenous enterprise sector, consistent with recommendations from the ESRI and Central Bank

Encourage the inclusion of measures in the National Public Procurement Strategy which support social procurement.

A new dialysis unit to be established in Tipperary

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Discuss possible plans for Bill on protection of life

To ensure an understanding of rural stakeholder concerns on the impact of the EU proposals

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

Ensure an understanding of retailers concerns about the impact of illicit trade and cross border purchasing

Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products

Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027, relating to our proposed on-trade sustainability scheme which seeks to develop a tax credit on draught kegs to reduce publicans overall costs and increases their viability as businesses.

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