Micheál Martin

Retention of the EWSS in its current format until the end of Quarter 1, 2022; Introduction of a graduated CRSS system based on the level of turnover versus 2019 with the removal of the restriction that businesses have to be closed and; the rates waiver be extended to the end of…

To highlight the need for more coherent messaging on public health across the various arms of State::To highlight the need for flexibility with regard to the phased withdrawl of EWSS and other covid supports::To advocate for Covid-19 passes to be required to access the workplace…

Government to: Mandate for 1. The introduction of Net Contribution Clauses (NCC) to address the issue where two or more parties involved in a construction project are each jointly liable for the same loss or damage. 2. Mandate realistic levels of PII as in the Office of…

To explore with the Government the value and potential of social dialogue, the key principles that should underpin it, the need for an inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to address its impact on existing inequalities.

The Chamber used this as an opportunity to present the challenges facing Galway at present - imbalance of regional development, European Commission status as a region in transition and a status of a lagging region from the European Parliament

Outlay of Pandemic Unemployment Payment so that it is only given to genuine circumstances and not issued to people where their jobs are open, so businesses can attract staff back and reopen successfully

Clarification on funding beyond 2020

Further clarification

That Local Development Companies would regain full autonomy of the next LEADER Programme

The New Programme for Government states that a new unit with the Department of An Taoiseach will created to coordinate the social dialogue process and looking at new models of engagement. The CRI collective offered their assistance with this group.

Reversal of HSE budget cut applied to CoAction West Cork CLG.::Pay Restoration for CoAction staff in line with other Section 39 agencies.::A multi-annual planning process in order to fund the provision of supports to meet unmet and changing needs of people we support e.g.…

• Increase our development aid budget to 0.7% of national income by 2025 • Deliver faster and fairer climate action to meet Ireland’s commitments to address the climate emergency and support poorer countries to cope with climate change • Support sustainability through developing…

Lobbying during the lead up to the general election to encourage political parties to adopt policy items into their political party manifesto and to bring those items to discussions onprogramme for government. This included legislation and in some cases, would have a budgetary…

Meetings held with Michael Martin, and Dara Calleary regarding public services to put forward the views of Fórsa.

Preventing homelessness::Resourcing Housing First::Ensuring funding for sufficient, short term emergency accommodation::Ensuring funding for social and affordable housing supply