Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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.
the banks can offer mortgages based on what the middle-income earners can actually afford to pay (many affording higher rents than mortage thresholds they would qualify for)
positive effect on a variety of sectors that see no benefit from the scheme as is and would possibly be a lifeline to anybody trying to improve or finish a project.
Improved outcomes for family carers in Budget 2022
Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Discussion as to potential scope for Visa to contribute to Government's SME Growth Taskforce
Discussion on the advancement of digital payments in Ireland
Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…
Increase the rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance to young people (18-24) by raising the rate to €157.85::Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2021 to…
Macra na Feirme support the National Youth Council of Ireland proposal for an €11.5m additional investment each year in the Youth Services Grant Scheme::An increase in the Youth Services Grant of €1 million to a total of €12.6 million for 2021