Paschal Donohoe

Highlight the importance of Ireland's committment to pro-enterprise policies including the corporation tax rate and medicine access and pricing policies.

Implementation of new policies to deal with housing shortage::A reformed planning system to bring greater transparency, certainty and shorter timelines to the planning application process::Awareness and a consistency around the communication of Ireland's economic model which is…

Birefing on Ibec budget priorities for 2018

Additional fiscal space used to increase investment::Brexit proof the budget::Focus on high skilled economy in the context of low unemployment::Defend foreign direct investment model with OECD BEPs::Put in place 21st Century infrastructure

State aid support for businesses most affected::Inform government on the substance of Ireland's business model::Ensure government understands the business model and invests appropriately to future proof it::Support government with economic data and evidence to defend the…

Changes to the draft legislation on KEEP to make it more impactful for SMEs and employment::Changes to the employee number threshold in draft KEEP legislation

agreement to establish Construction Sector Group

To reinforce business need to find a long term solution to housing issues to secure future competitiveness

Discussion of Infrastructure needs for future development and Capital Investment required

Ensuring the appropriate prioritisation of capital investment taking account of financial and other constraints in areas such as Energy, Telecoms, Health, Water/Waste, Transportation, Climate Change adaptation, Innovation Education and research.

Comittment from Government that Donegal Roads were included in Capital Plan and recognition of the transport needs of Donegal County Business Community

ISME made ten recommendations to the relevant authorities on the issue of KEEP outlining the current impasses of the new program. ISME requested the relevant authorities address the shortcomings. In its missive ISME made 10 recommendations to remedy the shortfalls of KEEP.

Attend workshops and raise concerns on the topic in question - National Planning Framework and Employment and Jobs as well as other issues concerning rural areas especially vulnerable groups and poverty in rural areas

Recognition of the Greater Dublin Area's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Formation of a long-term plan for the residential, commercial, and infrastructural development of the Greater Dublin Area.::Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of…

Ensure understanding of the position and priorities of Irish business across a range of key issues relating to Brexit::Ensure understanding of the numerous challenges Brexit presents, identifying practical ways these can be overcome::Ensure awareness of the significant…