Paschal Donohoe

To influence a lowering of the VAT rate for agricultural and forestry contractor services

To delay implementation of Section 36 of the Bill to allow for a consultation period which would include the conducting of an impact analysis

The Society made recommendations in relation to IFS 2025, as regards Brexit, Courts Reform and developing sectoral talent::Brexit: The proposition of Ireland as a centre for international dispute resolution and choice of law to be integrated into the State’s enterprise…

Revenue to review process and revert to the long standing approach of issuing applications for 'letters of no audit' to solicitors in the context of a disposal of property by by a non resident vendor

The Society reiterated its key recommendations contained in the original submission, highlighting in particular that the financial investigations unit (FIU) powers need greater consultation for such complex activities. The submissions were brought to the attention of a number…

The Society responded to a range of consultation queries, across a number of themes. This and other submissions are available to view at www.lawsociety,ie/submissions.

The Society participates in the Revenue Commissioner's Main TALC, Indirect Taxes Sub-Committee and the Direct/Capital Sub-Committee. The nature of the meetings are to update and receive clarification from the Revenue Commissioners on aspects of tax administration. As a DPO and…

A grace period to be provided to enable renewable energy developers to qualify for REFIT if the qualification deadline is missed through no fault of theirs.

To ensure that the outstanding claims left by insolvent Danish insurers are paid by the Danish Guarantee Fund.

To encourage a city-region approach to national development.::To plan for core density and reduce urban sprawl.::To increase the housing supply in Ireland's cities.::To support international connectivity through ports and airports.::To develop transport infrastructure to connect…

To communicate Dublin Chamber's policy priorities in the areas of social and economic development, the business environment and the need for a long-term vision for the Greater Dublin Area.::To promote Dublin Chamber's budgetary priorities as outlined in the Chamber's pre-Budget…

To provide an update on IFA's position on Brexit, Contingency Planning and the UK White Paper::- that IFA shares the Government's approach in the negotiations which is aimed at ensuring that the post-Brexit environment for the farming and food sectors remains the status quo.…

Suckler cow scheme - In order to improve incomes and stabilise numbers, IFA proposes a targeted payment of €200 per suckler cow, structured under environmental and animal welfare measures in the CAP Rural Development Programme and financed predominately from national resources…

Extension of Income Averaging to self-employed farmers with other income - IFA proposes that, where a farmer or their spouse has an additional self-employed source of income, income averaging should be allowed on farm profits.::Increasing Flexibility in Income Averaging…

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…