Irish Hairdressers Federation

Lobbying Organisation Irish Hairdressers Federation

Date published 16 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Employment

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details Pre-Budget Submission

Intended results outlined critical measures necessary to sustain our industry: The restoration of the 9% VAT rate. Greater engagement with business owners to ensure the introduction and implementation of a living wage that is sustainable for businesses. Extend the repayment terms for warehoused debt and apply 0% interest for any legacy debt owed to Revenue. Provide more targeted grants and supports for salons concerning high energy costs and rates. Reduce employer PRSI contributions for employees in salons.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lisa Eccles

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? contact local representatives sharing with them a copy of our pre-budget submission

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

meeting with dept. of finance

Submission (1)

submitted pre-budget document

Social Media (2-5)

published out pre-budget submission and asks

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Jack Chambers Minister (Department of Finance)