Fine Gael unveils 800m euro package for businesses in hospitality - full Simon Harris speech

The speaker outlines the campaign strategy, focusing on small and medium business support, public engagement, and policy implementation. They emphasize the importance of providing certainty for businesses, propose an €800 million package, and highlight the blend of experienced and new candidates. The speech concludes with a call for public support and a commitment to act on the proposed policies.

What are some of the key issues the speaker has heard from the public during their travels?

• Increasing tourism

• Improving public transportation

• Access to childcare and housing

• Reducing taxes for large corporations

What is the purpose of the €800 million package mentioned in the speech?

• To support large multinational corporations

• To fund public infrastructure projects

• To increase government salaries

• To help small and medium businesses

What is the speaker's plan for the first 100 days if elected?

• To focus on international relations

• To enact proposals immediately

• To increase taxes

• To hold more consultation forums

How does the speaker address criticisms from political opponents?

• By focusing on international policies

• By promising to reduce taxes

• By highlighting their team's blend of experience and new energy

• By ignoring them

What is the speaker's stance on VAT rates for small businesses?

• They should be eliminated completely

• They should be lowered and stable until 2030

• They should remain uncertain

• They should be increased annually

What is the purpose of the PRSI rebate scheme mentioned in the speech?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To support small businesses with employee costs

• To increase government revenue

• To fund public education

What is the speaker's party known for, according to the speech?

• Being the party of enterprise

• Focusing on international relations

• Reducing public spending

• Increasing taxes for small businesses