2026-05-07
2 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To seek:greater government support for businesses operating in the agricultural machinery and engineering sector;measures to reduce regulatory and operating costs for SMEs;reform and updating of apprenticeship and training structures relevant to agricultural machinery;improved access to Enterprise Ireland and R&D supports for smaller manufacturing businesses; andcontinued support for agricultural engineering education and training pathways.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
FTMTA representatives met with Peter Burke and his Special Adviser to discuss issues affecting the agricultural machinery sector, including rising labour, energy and regulatory costs for SMEs. Concerns were raised regarding outdated apprenticeship structures, difficulties accessing R&D tax credits, and limited Enterprise Ireland engagement and representation for manufacturing businesses at international industry events.