Simon Harris

Establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for Social Housing and a movement owned central facility for home loans

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

The purpose of the meeting was not to lobby but to introduce Minister Harris to Ben Luckett, MD of the newly established Aviva Ventures whose mandate is to establish strategic relationships with startups in markets where Aviva has a presence. The intended result was to give Mr…

Relief to farmers affected by flooding

Fooder Compensation Scheme::Animal Welfare Scheme::Provision of Government Services such as Defense Forces Vehicles to assist movement of people, sand banking and retrieving animals in flooded areas::In the case of local authorities, the provision of flood defenses and liaision…

Influence the outcome of the Budget 2016 in relation to tax transparency and endorsing OECD BEPS process::Influence the outcome of Budget 2016 in relation to maintaining Ireland's commitment to overseas aid::Influence the outcome of Budget 2016 in relation to maintaining…

Reduction in alcohol excise for 2016

Secure funding for remedial works

Expenditure Priorities: Funding of €250m must be allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2016, with full payments for all GLAS and AEOS participants::A targeted payment for the ewe flock, requiring a funding allocatio of €25m in Budget 2016::Increased Funding of €65m…

To further the stated policy aims of the Irish League of Credit Unions as set out in its Six Strategic Steps document::To express urgent concerns about CP88 and to seek a review of credit union policy generally prior to implementation of CP88

Discuss the possible extension of derogation of SEPA Direct Debit Business Scheme

To meet the minister for the first time and to get a better understanding of the IFS2020 Strategy and any impacts it may have.