Peter Burke

To request the opportunity to discuss our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission with public officials ahead of the finalisation of Budget 2026. Our main intended result would be to maintain the betting tax at its current level now and beyond.

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Offer full support from Hale Vaping, Ireland’s largest indigenous vaping company for the proposed Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug by the Government. Hale Vaping is not affiliated with the tobacco industry and has always upheld high standards of compliance…

To influence Government decisions in Budget 2026 to adopt these measures, ensuring the survival of salons, protection of over 30,000 jobs, and prevention of further growth in the shadow economy.

To influence TDs to support inclusion of these measures in Budget 2026 and to raise political awareness of the challenges facing the hairdressing sector at constituency level.

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

A review of the mechanism chosen to implement the E-Liquids Products Tax.

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…

reversal of decision to change current system

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

The following was discussed with the Minister Peter Burke. 1. The reinstatement of the 9% VAT Rate. 2. The rising cost of doing business. 3. Garda numbers and local security. 4. Connectivity, with a strong focus on re-establishing a direct Kerry Airport - Schiphol route. 5. The…

Recommending the introduction of a framework for EOTS in Ireland and any related changes to the taxation legislation for EOTs in Ireland similar to the EOT UK tax regime and seeking support for the introduction of such framework.

To provide information in relation to the impact of increasing the betting duty rate.

To highlight that the deferral for 2025 provided for in Budget 2025 will not solve the problem that IFA have outlined on RZLT and a permanent solution is required. All genuinely farmed land must be permanently exempted from RZLT. Local authorities must ensure only land required…

To propose that Agricultural Relief must be retained at current levels, with the Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Category A threshold (parent and child) increased to €500,000 given noted increase in agricultural land prices.