Politician(s) lobbied: James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of place-based innovation infrastructure for national competitiveness, and to explore policy interest in the development of a national innovation district strategy for Ireland, informed by international best practices.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting at Dogpatch
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To seek clarification on the Programme for Government’s position regarding ongoing public investment in innovation infrastructure, specifically whether initiatives such as the NDRC align with stated commitments to support entrepreneurship, regional development, and early-stage innovation.
Methods: Letter
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Letter
Letter in relation to NDRC
Politician(s) lobbied: Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of global competitiveness in entrepreneurship and innovation, the critical role of innovation infrastructure, and the need to prioritise entrepreneurship support programmes as a core element of Ireland’s national strategy for early-stage acceleration and innovation-led growth.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting at Dogpatch Labs
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To discuss the future of innovation in Ireland and the current programme for government in relation to startups and innovation supports and policy.
Methods: Email
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Email
Invitation to coffee in person at Dogpatch Labs
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To discuss the future of NDRC
Methods: Social Media
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Social Media
Invitation to coffee
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Provide a recommendation for the upcoming programme for Government 2025
Methods: Email
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Email
We wish to make the case for a radical approach to supportdevelopment of a strong and vibrant indigenous tech start-up sector in the next Programme for Government.
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
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Email
Invitation to dogpatch labs in the CHQ building to learn more about the work we do and the opportunities for Ireland to build a thriving start-up ecosystem that will support the growth of export focused indigenous start-ups.
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
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Email
Invitation to dogpatch labs in the CHQ building to learn more about the work we do and the opportunities for Ireland to build a thriving start-up ecosystem that will support the growth of export focused indigenous start-ups.
Politician(s) lobbied: Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
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Email
Invitation to dogpatch labs in the CHQ building to learn more about the work we do and the opportunities for Ireland to build a thriving start-up ecosystem that will support the growth of export focused indigenous start-ups.
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Give an understanding of the current and future potential of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
Methods: Email
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Email
Email invitation to tour dogpatch and discuss the future of Ireland as a global location for tech start-ups.
