Jim O'Callaghan

To brief 24 candidates that had publicly expressed support for the Irish Cancer Society's General Election campaign on its research and advocacy work. This included showcasing research programmes funded by the ICS that focus on better treatment for those living with cancer, and…

Letter to all TDs asking them to wear daffodil day pins to show their support for cancer patients, their families and carers, ahead of Daffodil Day

State your commitment to the National Clinical Programme for Asthma::State your commitment to introducing a Smoky Coal ban across the country as a measure to improving air quality for all but particularly for those with respiratory conditions like asthma.::State your commitment…

Full defence of the CAP budget and strengthening of EU supports in future negotiations::Funding support for Rural Development Programme and Farm Schemes. Full drawdown of €80m pa under the RDP.::Strong defence of Ireland's interests in any trade negotiations including TTIP and…

To ensure that the community and voluntary sector is well funded, sensitively regulated and comprehensively supported through government 1) committing to develop a strategy to support the community and voluntary sector,2) producing a funding (and commissioning) plan to enable…

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Extend the entrepreneur CGT relief down to a 10% rate & up to €10m cap, similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief Reduce commercial rates::Extend the Earned Income Credit…

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…

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Create policies that make Dublin more attractive for residents, commuters, visitors and employers as it competes with other international city regions.::Development of a long-term…

Secure election priorities under the following themes: i) Make Dublin more attractive to entrepreneurs; ii) Make it easier to employ people; iii) Triple investment in Dublin’s infrastructure; and iv) Develop a strategic plan for Dublin. The below outline of the specific…

To foster understanding of industry perspective on public policy in relation to alcohol and the Public Health Alcohol Bill in particular

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for SMEs

To establish a credit union supported, state backed fund for Social Housing

Introduce a 3 year tax credit on employer PRSI for growing micro businesses on each net new member of staff::Extend the entrepreneur CGT relief down to a 10% rate & up to €10m cap, similar to the UK Entrepreneurs’ Relief Reduce commercial rates::Extend the Earned Income Credit…

To further the stated policy aims of the Irish League of Credit Unions as set out in its Six Strategic Steps document

That once new Government is formed the Homelessness and Housing a priority for them