Paschal Donohoe

Retention of the 9% tourism VAT rate::Targeted measures to protect Irish tourism against negative impacts of Brexit::For additional support for regional tourism and business heavily impacted by seasonality::Seeking support for measures to address the high cost of doing business…

For increase in VAT to 13.5% not to apply to hotel contractual agreements for the supply of accommodation that were already entered into prior to Budget Day.::For increase in VAT to 13.5% not to apply to hotel contractual agreements for the supply of wedding accommodation and…

An increased number of seats at the table for the Environmental Pillar at NED 2019

To keep vat at 9% and reduce excise

Discuss Budgetary matters on better services for vulnerable and marginalised groups that the C&V Pillar represent

That there would be no increase in Carbon Tax in Budget 2019

That Minister for Finance and Minister for Environment would establish a stakeholder forum of environment and community and voluntary groups to discuss and share ideas of how to reduce carbon emissions without having adverse impact on households on lower income

A Quicker response to the start date of this new scheme for our project in CASPr

Government not to introduce an increased stamp duty rate for buy-to-let properties in Budget 2019

Supporting a technical amendment to Finance Act, highlighted by the EU Commission, regarding minimum thresholds

To ensure an understanding of industry's perspective on this legislation

Communicate food industry priorities for Budget 2019 (Brexit contingency measures, skills and labour shortages, innovation supports, sustainable agri-food solutions, workplace wellbeing supports)

To establish an Industry Advisory Board that includes senior representatives from the Central Bank of Ireland and industry.::To provide the opportunity to enhance the operating and regulatory environment for financial services, allowing for more substantive and formalised…

To secure a commitment to increased funding in Higher Education Institutions to address decline in international rankings and investment in the Higher Education sector

Secure backdating of the SARP taxation