Neale Richmond

Would it be possible to consider the introduction of special economic zones whithin our town centres for a period, focused on specific sectors in an effort to encourage more bricks and mortar retail into the long term

It is key that the process is right for employees and employers and it needs to be planned properly, more detail on the process is important and also a timeline to allow preparation ::it cannot be put in place because it is a nice or good thing to do; rather is must be…

To inform Minister of the impacts of the cost increases

Minister's attendance at the photo launch of the .ie Domain Profle report. Gain extra publicity and media coverage of the report, which contains important stats for the domain industry.

To communicate the Small Firms Association concerns with rising business costs and to outline its policy positions ahead of the elections

To communicate industry perspectives on SFA policy priorities

to highlight the Over regulation of micro-SME insurance and financial brokers.

Meeting of the Enterprise Forum in DETE to discuss matters impacting businesses and Irish Exporters. Intended results included raising business issues with officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - particularly businesses understanding and implementing…

To expedite the delivery of affordable housing in Limerick and ensure adequate tenure mix

To garner greater government support for the increases in cost of doing business, particularly around the increase from minimum wage, pension enrolment and sick pay. As well as greater support to combat the increase in insurance premiums for business.

Increase the number of resources for Gardaí in Limerick to increase visible footfall in the city centre. Get the resident permit system online, as in Dublin, to free up Garda resources locally.

That these points be taken into consideration when considering Ireland's position on this legislation and related debates

Support for legislative change to enable direct work access for spouses/partners of intra company transferees.

Meeting request to discuss the IDA submission seeking changes to the work permit rules for dentists, dental nurses and hygienists who are non-EEA nationals

for the 9% vat rate to be reintroduced and made permanent for the hairdressing industry for the warehoused debt repayments to be extended to up to 10 years for easier access to energy supports & wage supports for enhanced supports for training & hiring of trainees to address…