Quotes from the Report

“It’s hard not to feel overlooked.”

“Contractors are essential for how organisations actually operate.”

“Feels like we carry the burden without enjoying many of the protections.”

“We are a valuable asset but our treated like a burden by our government.”

“Very little done to support people who want to do more.”

“There is an outdated bias against contractors.”

“It genuinely makes you feel your paying all that tax for no personal benefit.”

“The amount of PRSI and PAYE I have to pay is not reflected in any way in terms of the services available to me.”

“Most major projects require a flexible competent motivated workforce and that is what most Freelance Contractors are.”

“1. Greater Contracting Clarity and Consistency 2. Improved Contracting Pathways 3. Stronger Player/Employee Welfare Measures 4. More Professional Contract Management Processes 5. Enhanced Governance and Oversight 6. Streamlined Legal and Compliance Requirements”

“Greater clarity, consistency and support structures put in place for contracting. This includes more transparent guidelines around tax, compliance and IR35-style determinations.”

“Government communication to start ups or companies going on a growth to consider contracting so they can scale faster, highlighting the benefits it brings.”

“Better support for housing, easier to get mortgages is the biggest problem we face. Out side of economical issues, and contractors getting better pay to live in better countries with better experiences.”

“Clearer tax guidance... More clarity on allowable expenses, simpler rules around BIK, and a clean, modern framework for self employed versus employee status.”

“Faster and better way of evaluating qualified personnel for visas”

“Better access to financial schemes for rainy days, pensions, healthcare plans and injury plans for ISPs”

“Equal notice periods, establishment of allocated office days/regulation across that requirement”

“Greater ability to access mortgages”

“There should be more support for remote workers and coworking hubs”

“Information on contracting, the options. Not to fear a leap from a comfortable salary role that you think may be safer!”

“I think Mortgages was the biggest thing for contracting and since this has now being addressed I feel this will help a lot in increasing Contractors.”

“Contractors must receive more support from government around tax breaks and social welfare support when the economy turns.”

“Have less transparency about contractors' pay, as Full Time Employees might get jealous and annoyed by much higher earnings by contractors.”

“More open communication on the use of contractors and their expertise being brought to the industry.”

“Need clearer legislation/regulations around the employment status and taxation requirements for contractors acting as daily rate contractors on a limited company basis.”

“Provide reassurance to those considering contracting/contractors of why it is a good option.”