Micheál Martin

To garner support for the asks and recommendations forming part of the Limerick Chambers Mid-West Policy Priorities for General Election 2024 Submission.

For our recommended commitments to go into the next programme for government

To reiterate the need for MPA legislation to be progressed and included in government formation discussions as well as the included in the Prorgamme for Government

Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art.

That there be a concerted effort to secure an FDI client for the vacant IDA premises in Carlow ::We would like to see greater collaboration between the IDA and the Chamber, and more transparency regarding the efforts being made to secure FDI for the county.

Recognition of the many costs and administrative burdens being placed on SME's and solutions to reduce the burden::A reduction of red tape for smaller businesses::Continued supports to offset the rising costs of energy

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on the cost of living.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties / Government formation negotiation teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action on climate change.

Asked senior spokespeople for political parties /Government formation negotiations teams to commit to policies which would see increased State action concerning the expansion of artificial intelligence.

Asked general election candidates to commit to support increased public service pay and commitment to investment in quality public services and asking for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Asked general election candidates to commit to protecting remote working and the introduction of a four day working week pilot programmes in the public and civil service, and asked for key recommendations to be included in the next Programme for Government.

Commitment by the government of €12 million approx. to the development of Waterford Airport. Development of the airport would lead to substantial economic benefits for the South East region, including increased tourism, job creation, and enhanced business connectivity,…

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

To propose that agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m and 2% after that.::To propose that the young trained farmer age limit should be increased from the current 35 to include all…

To propose that all exemptions apply to farm buildings in the Valuation Act 2001 and that the ‘relevant property not rateable' list must be maintained and expanded to recognise the diversification of farm enterprises.