Simon Harris

Identify procurement technical issues, sectoral issues and cost-benefit::Change policy away from large framework agreements to breaking up tenders by lots::Transposition of three EU Directives in an SME-friendly way::Mainstream the Tender Advisory Service

Cut top rate of tax by 5% for all earners by 2020::Stop income tax system discriminating against the self employed::Reduce capital gains by 20% for enterprise gains::Replace JobBridge with a new national internship model::Reform social security system to incentivise…

Put focus on net pay and highlight that income tax decreases are an essential component of increasing take home pay. Small companies that can afford it will be giving moderate pay increases::Changes in the minimum wage should be evidence-based::Living Wage concept is not viable…

Promote the 'Think Small First' principle::Promote the importance of competitiveness as growth returns to the economy

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

The Personal Assistant Service supports individuals in their homes and communities facilitating community participation, access to education, employment and an overall improved quality of life. Personal Assistant Hours are essential to ensure that people with disabilities can…

Recognition of key eir investments in High-Speed Fixed and Mobile Broadband infrastructure and services and of eir's intention to sustain that key investment role

To advance the specific issues outlined on behalf of the private and voluntary nursing home sector, NHI members.

To reverse the decision to reduce State funding to ICORG

To highlight JTI Ireland’s commitment to the Lobbying Act as the primary reference for all lobbying with designated public officials in Ireland. In the context of an incorrect interpretation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco…

To discuss the government's IFS2020 Strategy and to capture feedback from leasing sector executives for consideration as part of the government's 2016 update to its IFS2020 Strategy

Development of policy by the Department of Arts which recognises the importance of Irish publishing to nurturing Irish writing talent, and to promotion of Irish culture both at home and abroad::Development of a Global Ireland database - a coordinated hub for recording…

Reduced class size, school funding increase, greater supports for school leadership roles

Timely advancement of flood mitigation works in Cork and appropriate funding secured to deliver same

Adoption of pro-business policies