Paschal Donohoe

Advocated for reform of Revenue's administration of the R&D tax credit to provide greater certainty, simplicity, and competitiveness for businesses

Advocated for a more competitive Capital Gains Tax regime to be introduced in Budget 2026

Advocated for tax-based enterprise supports like KEEP, EIIS, Entrepreneurs Relief, and Angel Investor Relief to be simplified across the board

Highlighted the need for continued political support for the Dublin City Taskforce recommendations to ensure Dublin's long-term rejuvenation and attractiveness

Called for state plans to reduce childcare to €200 per month per child to be spelled out for businesses to instill confidence and ensure long-term delivery

To inform health policy

Have the minister attend the summer briefing and discuss current work

Introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments

Include PII Recommendations in Budget 2026 including 1) introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments, 2) increased funding for enabling infrastructure, 3) ensure property taxation policy stability to attract investment and 4) to amend the RZLT to exclude schemes in the…

Communicate food industry priorities in relation to increased costs, ongoing trade and supply disruptions and wider competitiveness pressures for Budget 2026

Awareness for Engineering Industries Ireland priorities for Budget 2026 in relation to strategic investment, public infrastructure, international trade, and retention of workers.

To propose::• A Forgotten Farmer scheme be introduced, with all farmers meeting the above parameters eligible to apply for a one-off payment equivalent to what they would have received under the Installation Aid scheme, together with the following and/or equivalent schemes::-…

To propose that, as farmers in Ireland continue to lead in advancing the high health and welfare status of the animals under our care. The broader Agri sector benefits enormously from the investment and work of farmers in this area. There must be a more inclusive distribution of…

To propose that funding must be provided to farmers for costs incurred in implementing biosecurity advice to reduce the interaction of wildlife with cattle.

To propose that, with BTV 3 and 12 circulating in the UK and Europe and new outbreaks of FMD across the EU, the Government must develop comprehensive plans for managing these diseases should they enter the country. These plans must include the extent of movement controls that…