Pearse Doherty

Keeping officials informed for better policy options for Ireland following on my time at Dept of Finance - not yet related to a specific project

This was an invitation to Engineers Ireland to participate in this conference, via a presentation & participation also in a panel discussion, entitled: 'Investing in Irish business and infrastructure'.

Greater focus on productive investments including higher education::Reduction in income tax burden::Tax reform to support entrepreneurs::Introduction of Brexit contingency measures to product enterprise and employment

Coordination of capital investment priorities with demographic and business realities and implementation of the National Development Plan in alignment with the National Planning Framework.::Targeting of capital investment in urban areas, prioritising the following projects:…

Support in terms of the City Region in Europe and recognition of the concerns of businesses in terms of the border, tariffs, etc. Asking for support for improving the infrastructure to ensure Letterkenny can achieve its future ambitions.

Secure commitment to investment in the North West region in the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry

Increased investment in infrastructure for the North West region::Strong focus in the NPF on the business priorities fo the North West region

Recognition of the Greater Dublin Area's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Formation of a long-term plan for the residential, commercial, and infrastructural development of the Greater Dublin Area.::Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of…

Adoption by Government of a 20 year time frame in the next capital plan, and coordination of investment with the NPF.::An increase in Government spending on infrastructure to the EU average.::Removal of the self-imposed limit of 10% of capital spending for the use of public…

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry.

To provide a detailed overview and important information on the value of home sharing and its presence in Dublin.

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers…

to seek further implementation of the recommendations of the Forfás Report on Social Enterrpise

Introduction of a new Book of Quantum::Move to a 'care not cash' system of compensation::Increase competition in the insurance market::Combat fraud::Review the powers of the Injuries Board to ensure they are adequate