Peter Burke

To propose that to increase uptake, the relief should be extended to a young farmer's off-farm income for three of the five years, allowing the young farmer to invest some of this income in developing and expanding the farm.::To propose that the percentage of farm assets a…

To support the Programme for Government commitment to reviewing the thresholds for CAT. As land values have increased, IFA supports the increase of the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the current rate of €400,000 to €500,000.::To propose due to changing demographics…

To propose that Agricultural Relief is retained at the current rate for all genuine active farmers, where the transferor, transferee, or a combination of both, pass the active farmer test set out under the current Agricultural relief clause for a minimum of 15 years.::To propose…

To propose that Indexation relief should be restored and extended to include periods of ownership post 2002.::Farm Restructuring Relief (CGT)::To propose that tax relief is extended for another three years. An applicant for Farm Restructuring CGT Relief should be given approval…

To propose that general stock relief of 25% should be temporarily increased to 50% until 31st December 2026 to prevent tax issues for farmers in a year of high costs and poor cashflow.

To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of a 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose that the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) is extended to…

To propose that all farm equipment, which contributes to increased emission efficiency, such as LESS equipment or capital investment in developing bioeconomy supply chains, should qualify for accelerated capital allowances and be exempt from VAT.::To propose reduced excise duty…

Lobby on behalf of business to amend the Enhanced Reporting Requirement such that it becomes a periodic return due after a certain period of expenses have arisen and been paid.

Reform of R&D tax credit to ensure that Ireland remains competitive in attracting pharmaceutical investment and to support industry innovation.

To meet with the Minister following his invitation to business groups to bring forward sector-specific ideas for future supports. The VFI is calling for a scheme that would offer a 40% excise rebate on draught products up to a maximum rebate value of €20,000. This would provide…

To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty, including shop closures, job losses, growth in black-market activity, and increased financial burden from rising operational and regulatory costs. The IBA requested that no decision be made…

Highlighted discrepancies in repayment timelines for withholding tax, advocating for greater transparency and uniformity in Revenue processes

To discuss and examine the costs involved in running a business in Ireland and regulatory issues that impact upon the enterprise sector and to consider mitigation steps.

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

To encourage the ministers to support the introduction of the lowest rate of increase in order to minimise the financial burden on businesses.::To call on the government to plus the gap in Uisce Éireann funding through direct exchequer funds, not by placing the burden on…