Paul Donnelly

• establish a cross Departmental working group on young carers and designate a Department with lead responsibility; ::• commit to develop a new dedicated programme of supports and services for young carers and young adult carers, through a new National Strategy for Carers;::•…

To provide updates to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme and its progress to date. To provide updates to elected representatives on the community and charity fundraising activity being facilitated by the Deposit Return Scheme.

For DPOs to be made aware of our findings and push for recommendations on regulating private finance going through Ireland to the fossil fuel industry. Which found that as of June 2024, Irish-based subsidiaries of investment companies held €31.76 billion ($34 billion) in fossil…

To promote support within government for provision of enhanced support for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in context of content of the new Programme for Government and subsequent government decisions

Highlighted the impact of high costs in Dublin on national competitiveness

Highlighted the high cost and slow delivery of housing development, and called on Government to ensure the delivery of at least 30,000 housing units annually in the Greater Dublin Area

Called for the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and Dublin Drainage Scheme to be delivered with urgency

Called for the removal of Dublin Airport's Passenger Cap

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.

Highlighted the heightened problem of public safety in Dublin city as a critical issue of competitiveness and advocated for increased investment in An Garda Siochána to ensure a stronger police presence on the streets

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offers to local communities and the economy.

Support to remove the barriers faced by Autistic people in Irish society

Changes to public policy to provide for a rights-based, robust and child-centred framework to protect Autistic children from seclusion and restaint

Meeting of the All-Party group to discuss key issues facing the Autistic community including education, health services and employment.