Paul Donnelly

To advocate for measures to support investment, innovation and indigenous enterprise, including through a reduction in Capital Gains Tax and enhancements to the R&D Tax Credit.

To advocate for a more proportionate approach to ERR, including moving from real-time to monthly reporting for vouched non-taxable travel and subsistence expenses.

Secure commitment to tackle illicit tobacco market

Seeking to ensure Budget 2027 addresses concerns regarding illicit products and smoking cessation

To ensure that Budget 2027 includes tax measures which will scale the indigenous enterprise sector, consistent with recommendations from the ESRI and Central Bank

Ensure an understanding of retailers concerns about the impact of illicit trade and cross border purchasing

Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

Seek support for pre-budget submission

To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2026.

Invitation to roundtable discussion to mark the launch of Mastercard’s policy report, ‘Resilient Ireland: how digital payments technologies can support small businesses to thrive’

Highlighted challenges in accessing finance for early-stage businesses and advocated for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax to 20% as a critical measure to incentivise investment and provide a much-needed funding stream to these businesses.

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

To request changes in the 2025 Finance Budget.

Ensuring that relevant Oireachtas members are aware of recommendations prepared by Brokers Ireland

Lobbying aimed to encourage the Government to exempt charities from advertising provisions that were set out in the new proposed legislation.