Robert Troy

To set out the position of Small Firms in Budget 2022

Recommendations and Suggestions for Budget 2022 would be taken onboard in finalising Budget 2022

To secure funding to enable the delivery of adequate support services to people with intellectual disabilities / autism.

Government to invest in the required supports in line with the requirements set out in the Capacity Review, to ensure clear budget lines of responsibility in relation to areas of supports that cross between Departments, to safeguard the sustainability of the high quality,…

To pursue better outcomes for unemployed people and others of working age from Budget 2022. In particular to have social welfare rates increased; to have other supports and employment services improved so that they meet people's needs and support the realisation of their…

The incorporation of a range of measures within Budget 2022, including increase funding for Personal Assistance, increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD;…

To encourage the doubling of public capital investment in housing, targeted in urban areas to deliver appropriate accommodation and ease pressure on the private market::To encourage the introduction of a 20% Capital Gains Tax rate on disposals of investments in SMEs to boost…

To provide feedback on economic conditions and Covid-19::To share Dublin Chamber's reaction to Budget 2022::To encourage rejuvenation of city centre

To highlight the importance and effectiveness of Government support for businesses impacted by Covid-19.::To establish a national plan for the recovery of urban centres from the impact of Covid-19.::To highlight the challenge of staff retention and increased labour costs for…

Allow more local businesses to be in a position to tender for local work and therefore would support local employment & the economy and in turn local rate payers under public procurement rules. More discretion for Local Authorities to have on spending with local businesses in…

Recognition that online is briskly changing environment, offer options that would allow businesses explore to digital sales & marketing options outside of web development. Support businesses who have an online presence, but now know they must invest to ensure the…

Currently one payment from employers to employees via a voucher of up to €500 is the limit. This is restrictive for several reasons: • Some employers are in a position to issue bonuses twice a year (e.g. Christmas and summer bonus) but were unable to do so, or the employee had…

. Often there are barriers around returning to work in the form of for example childcare, losing medical allowances, losing other benefits outside of the actual direct social welfare payments. Incentivising people back to work would make it easier for employers to attract…

Currently a quagmire exists in relation to employment incentives, internships, apprenticeships, and in relation to job seeker supports. There is overlap between offerings and the offerings are difficult to navigate. A simplified image of offerings with one point of contact who…

The cost of used cars increase approx. 30% this year. The shortage in new cars available in UK is also pushing up used prices. A lot of cars are now impossible to import or to make any margin on therefore it is impacting supply and price for the average consumer.