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2025-09-02
Politician(s) lobbied: Declan Hughes (Secretary General), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Bring the Sec Gen up to speed on issues impacting buisness in the northwest. Listen to the Sec Gen's response on plans he is working on within his detp. relavant to the issues raised.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | As Chair of Ibec Northwest Committee |
| — | I led the conversation on items related to cost of doing business. |
2025-09-02
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To reinforce our positive relationship with the Irish Government and IDA Ireland, reiterate our commitment to Ireland, and encourage prioritization of service businesses. We highlight how Ireland's business-friendly environment creates high value jobs in Letterkenny and Dublin. Highlight policies we welcome and support, such as focus on housing, infrastructure, labor regulation, and AI.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Recognising the positive business climate in Ireland and the EU |
| — | we provided overviews of UnitedHealth Group and Optum Ireland |
| — | highlighting the link between government and EU policies and our ability to invest and grow in Ireland. |
2025-05-15
Politician(s) lobbied: Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Establish rapport with key Members of the European Parliament and key political stakeholders. Explain that a business-friendly environment in Ireland has allowed businesses like ours to create high value jobs in Letterkenny and Dublin working in innovative cutting-edge fields and we look forward to many happy years continuing to evolve and grow. Highlight policies, which we welcome and support, such as the focus on housing, infrastructure, skill development and AI.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Recognised the positive business climate in Ireland and the EU |
| — | provided an overview of Optum Ireland |
| — | and highlighted the link between government policies and our ability to continue investing and growing in Ireland. |
2024-09-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Establish a rapport with key political stakeholders in advance of the general election.Explain that a business-friendly environment in Ireland has allowed businesses like ours to create high value jobs in Letterkenny and Dublin working in innovative cutting-edge fields and we look forward to many happy years continuing to evolve and grow. Highlight Labour Party policies which we welcome and support, such as the focus on housing, infrastructure and Health.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Recognise the positive business climate in Ireland |
| — | provide an overview of Optum Ireland and to highlight the link between government policies and our ability to continue investing and growing in Ireland. |
2024-05-02
Politician(s) lobbied: Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Padráig Mac Lochlainn (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Establish a rapport with key political stakeholders in advance of the general election. ::Explain that a business-friendly environment in Ireland has allowed businesses like ours to create high value jobs in Letterkenny working in innovative cutting-edge fields and we look forward to many happy years continuing to evolve and grow. ::Highlight Sinn Fein policies which we welcome and support, such as the focus on housing and infrastructure. ::Highlight Fianna Fail policies which we welcome and support, such as the focus on housing, infrastructure and AI.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Recognise the positive business climate in Ireland |
| — | provide an overview of Optum Ireland and to highlight the link between government policies and our ability to continue investing and growing in Ireland.. |