Robert Troy

Ensure that Networks and Clustering infrastructure measures are put in place in support of SMEs, in line with OECD recommendations

To outline Dublin Chamber's recommendations on the National SME Growth Plan.::To introduce a new 20% CGT rate for investments in unlisted trading firms;::To promote the EEN service and and to support chambers of commerce in provision of export services::To encourage the use of…

To communicate the impact of Covid-19 on female labour participation in the workplace.::To highlight specific recommendations to counteract the changes and impact on the female labour participation.

Ensure that transitional arrangements under the agreed TCA for no tariffs and no quotas allow for a smooth implementation for businesses

Seeking implementation of legislation and policies to reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums in Ireland, namely the Judicial Council Bill 2017.

Farm Schemes - that the total annual CAP payment plus the national co-financing must amount to €2bn per annum, from the current level of €1.8bn from when the new CAP starts.::Suckler Cow::- Suckler farmers need a targeted payment of €300 per cow, facilitated by a combination of…

Farm Transfer, Succession and Partnerships - that Agriculture must be removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Reliefs for Stamp Duty::- The rollover of consanguinity relief post 2020…

Step 1 - Securing a deal Trading conditions with the UK • Trade must be on the basis of tariff-free and quota-free access to the UK market. • The UK must respect the level playing field by maintaining corresponding standards on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the…

IFA is seeking a reform of the forest licence system so forest owners does not have to wait longer than 4 months for a forestry licence as set out in the Forestry Act 2014.::Forest road and felling/thinning licence applications that are in the system for more than four months…

Extension of Consanguinity relief from 2020 to 2025::Funds ringfenced for a dedicated debt mediation service for farmers

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Ensure that exporters can continue to operate under different levels of COVID-19 restrictions. Ensure that the Government is prepared to potentially support direct shipping routes. The establishment of an export credit agency. Highlight and make Government aware of issues with…