Patrick O'Donovan

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

Increase access for small businesses to public procurement opportunities::Secure commitment to analysing the rate of cancelled or non-progressed competitions::Reduce the cost and administrative burden of tendering for public contracts

Ensure understanding of key business priorities for the Mid West and Kerry in the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040

Continued support for Senior Intercounty Gaelic Players

Pay equalisation for post 2010 entrants to teaching

The introduction of structures and guidelines to promote the use of Article 20 to encourage public contracting authorities to reserve contracts for organisations employing 30% or more people with disabilities or people who are disadvantaged

Secure the future of the Post Office Network

To secure funding for from school meals local project scheme

Opportunity for youth work staff and young people to speak to and brief elected representatives about issues facing young people and youth work services in Ireland.

To exclude any amendments that would bring pregnancy counselling under the scope of this proposed legislation.

to raise the awareness of the Department regarding this matter

To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations

To set out ICMSA's key concerns in relation to agriculture and rural issues.

soft support for the Innovation Hub at Roxboro

To secure a more equitable and inclusive Budget and address the social and economic exclusion facing so many unemployed people.