Richard Boyd Barrett

Discretion in lending small amounts to be restored to credit unions::To ensure credit is available for the most vulnerable

To highlight issues with the Deposit Guarantee Scheme for credit unions

Triple the capital investment envelope for projects in the Greater Dublin Area::Create a strategy to address the transport 'bottlenecks' that will impact on the short, medium and long term competitiveness of the region::Fund a regional implementation plan to ensure the…

Development of a public policy solution to address the social & economic issues raised as part of the housing crisis which is integrated with other infrastructural developments.::Ensure that the East has security of water supply in the medium to long term.::Triple the amount of…

Explain the content of Inclusion Ireland's General Election Manifesto 'A Disability Manifesto for Equality and Human Rights' which covers Inclusion Ireland's position on Advocacy Supports, Therapy Services, Access to Early Education, Inclusive Education Supports, Life-Long…

Inform the political debate on Corporation Tax reform by circulating an economic report on the profile of company taxpayers and the potential impact to the Irish Exchequer of OECD and EU proposals to change the way in which Corporation Tax is calculated.

Implementation of the DFI Election Manifesto 'Ireland's Challenge, Ireland's Opportunity' 11th November 2015

To propose amendments to two identified areas of the Finance Bill 2015 S.71 and S72

to seek introduction of a VAT compensation scheme for the charity sector::to seek widespread political understanding of the proposals

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Introduce an entrepreneur CGT relief (10% rate) similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief::Reduce commercial rates::Introduce a PAYE allowance for sole traders and…

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Introduce an entrepreneur CGT relief (10% rate) similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief::Reduce commercial rates::Introduce a PAYE allowance for sole traders and…

Development of a public policy solution to address the social & economic issues raised as part of the housing crisis which is integrated with other infrastructural developments.::Ensure that the East has security of water supply in the medium to long term.::Triple the amount of…

Implementation of the DFI Pre-Budget submission 'No Recovery Without Us' over the coming year

I am proposing an addition or alternative to the sugar tax. There should be a 0% vat rating on Natural no sugar added juices. Juices made from 100% product. (ie apple, orange, wheatgrass, Kale, spinich) and containing nothing else. This would encourage people to consume natural…

Attendance at launch of video