Medtronic plc

Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Discussed measures to support the continued competitiveness of Ireland’s medtech sector in a changing global environment, including effective R&D supports, progressing the life sciences strategy, and advancing EU competitiveness policies during Ireland’s EU Presidency.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Engagement and information sharing regarding the implications of diverging global tax policies and their potential impact on the EU and Irish competitiveness.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: Discuss advances in medical technologies and the importance of maintaining Ireland’s global competitiveness through supportive research and innovation policies.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Discussions centred on the importance of maintaining an attractive investment environment in Ireland and Europe, with a focus on the medtech sector and innovation and research.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach

Intent: highlight the importance of ensuring the medtech sector is prioritised in European trade negotiations,, and maintaining Ireland’s role as a European medtech hub.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Albert Dolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Inform representatives about increasingly competitive global environment for business and discuss Medtronic business priorities.

Methods: LetterMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Albert Dolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Inform representatives about increasingly competitive global environment for business and discuss Medtronic business priorities.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Share expertise to help Irish Participation Exemption rules be simplified.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Éamon Ó Cuív (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Education

Intent: Share business updates and discuss risks to European competitiveness

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Raise awareness of challenges with European competitiveness for the medtech industry.

Methods: Meeting