County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council

Intent: For the final piece of the M11 motorway to be built, furthering connectivity between Dublin and Rosslare Harbour, for international shipping needs, greater connectivity, traffic management and road improvements along the central N11 road.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council

Intent: To accelerate the development of SETU Wexford’s campus infrastructure and expand regional education pathways, strengthening the university’s role as a driver of economic, social and cultural vitality across the county.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To deliver enhanced rail capacity, improved service frequency and higher‑quality carriages on the Dublin–Rosslare line, encouraging increased commuter use, boosting tourism and contributing to County Wexford’s economic growth.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Reform the EIIS to make it more accessible and attractive to investors.Reduce Capital Gains Tax to stimulate investment in indigenous enterprises and support long‑term scaling.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To secure legislative changes that create a fairer, more flexible SME tax system, rewarding additional work, supporting business productivity and contributing to stronger regional economic performance.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council

Intent: Reforming the KEEP programme to simplify eligibility, improve usability and ensure SMEs can offer meaningful share‑based incentives and enhancing KEEP’s alignment with the needs of scaling businesses in regional economies.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donal Kenny (Councillor), Wexford County Council; Joe Sullivan (Councillor), Wexford County Council

Intent: To advance policy reforms that provide scaling SMEs with clearer, faster and more effective supports, enabling them to access specialist skills, expand internationally and contribute to regional economic vitality.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad; George Lawlor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: To secure Government action on targeted social welfare reforms that remove disincentives to part‑time work, strengthen workforce participation, and support essential sectors, particularly home care, in meeting growing service demands.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Intent: To get clarity around financial supports being offered for flood affected businesses in Enniscorthy and a commitment that future flood‑support schemes will use fair, impact‑based eligibility criteria, ensuring that all businesses experiencing significant loss can access appropriate financial assistance, and strengthening confidence in the State’s response to flooding events.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Kevin 'Boxer' Moran (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

Intent: To secure clear communication, renewed urgency and a defined pathway toward delivering the Enniscorthy Flood Relief Scheme, providing certainty for businesses, safeguarding the town centre, and restoring confidence in Enniscorthy’s long‑term economic and social future.

Methods: Letter