Politician(s) lobbied:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health
Intent: Better understand Irish government priorities regarding the pharmaceutical sector, including for growth and innovation.
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Event / Reception
Irish German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) roundtable on MedTech & Pharma meeting with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister of State at the Department of Health which tool place on 13 November 2025.
Politician(s) lobbied:Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Introductory meeting with MEP Barry Andrews on 30 October 2024 following the European Parliament elections. Opportunity to introduce MEP Andrews to BASF and our portfolio in Ireland and across the EU and discussion around the industry's competitiveness challenges and importance of providing chemicals sector with clarity on supporting investment and competitiveness through policies in the upcoming EU Clean Industrial Deal.
Politician(s) lobbied:Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: BASF Managing Director Thomas Birk and Daphne Vlastari, Head of Commnications and Government Relations, took part in a roundtable meeting with the Minister to discuss EU-wide industry efforts to raise awareness about issues of competitiveness. The main point of the discussion was cross-industry and stakeholder support for the Antwerp Declaration and how improvements can be made in policy, such as the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, to support greater investment alongside commitment to net zero.
Methods:Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
The discussions took place during a roundtable meeting organised for members of the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce where Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill provided some opening remarks. BASF is a member of the chamber of commerce. The event took place on 17 September 2024.