John Pratt

Intent: No increase commercial rates for 2026

Details: Not to increase commercial rates for 2026

Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.

Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector

Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management

Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations

Intent: Participation in photocall and discussion of relevant issues of concern to the retail sector.

Details: Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store

Intent: Participation in photocall and quote for ALDI press release

Details: Invite to store opening

Intent: Elected councillors pledge to use factual and accurate information if elected as Councillor and bring a motion forward to their council to do the same. .

Details: Follow-up to local election pledge asking candidates who signed the pledge to : Local election pledge for candidates to pledge to: That is why we are asking you to pledge to use factual and accurate information during your election campaign, and during your term if elected as Councillor.

Intent: No increase in commercial rates for 2025

Details: Not to increase local commercial rates for businesses in 2025

Intent: A better working relationship with local authorities and better inclusion of people with disabilities during planning and implementation

Details: We ran 8 hustings for the local elections. The local manifestos included local access issues, housing, Transport, Sport. candidates where to work with IWA members to improve local conditions for people with disabilitiess

Intent: We recommend pausing the increases in statutory sick pay and parents' leave until the new minimum wage is agreed upon, to allow businesses to better manage these financial pressures.

Details: Ireland's high operational costs challenge businesses, particularly in staffing and HR. Proposed increases in statutory sick pay, parents' leave, pension auto-enrolment, and minimum wage may deter hiring, accelerating a shift towards the gig economy. This shift risks negative impacts on society and , ... Read more