Michael Lowry

To express urgent concerns about CP88 and to seek a review of credit union policy generally prior to implementation of CP88

Establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for Social Housing and a movement owned central facility for home loans

Discretion in lending small amounts to be restored to credit unions::To ensure credit is available for the most vulnerable

To highlight issues with the Deposit Guarantee Scheme for credit unions

Inform the political debate on Corporation Tax reform by circulating an economic report on the profile of company taxpayers and the potential impact to the Irish Exchequer of OECD and EU proposals to change the way in which Corporation Tax is calculated.

Implementation of the DFI Election Manifesto 'Ireland's Challenge, Ireland's Opportunity' 11th November 2015

To highlight key areas of legislative change needed in relation to Victims of Crimes related to domestic violence.

Implementation of the DFI Pre-Budget submission 'No Recovery Without Us' over the coming year

I am proposing an addition or alternative to the sugar tax. There should be a 0% vat rating on Natural no sugar added juices. Juices made from 100% product. (ie apple, orange, wheatgrass, Kale, spinich) and containing nothing else. This would encourage people to consume natural…

Expenditure Priorities: Funding of €250m must be allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2016, with full payments for all GLAS and AEOS participants::A targeted payment for the ewe flock, requiring a funding allocatio of €25m in Budget 2016::Increased Funding of €65m…

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.

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

For their attendance at pre-budget political briefing

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