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Politician(s) lobbied: James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice
Intent: An understanding by government of the necessity to develop policies that effectively support the retail sector.
Methods: Phone call, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To discuss future policies related to supporting the retail sector |
| — | in the context of the upcoming Programme for Government |
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Coveney (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: To build awareness of Primark's contribution to the Irish economy, sustainability strategy and growth plans.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To introduce Primark and our international growth ambitions |
2021-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Damien English (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To communicate to Government the challenges faced by the retail sector during the pandemic, including the impact of closure of non-essential retail on employees and customers.::To propose the introduction of appointment based shopping ahead of full retail reopening.
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion on reopening non-essential retail |
2020-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Highlight an anomaly for the low paid between the wages subsidy scheme and the pandemic unemployment payment.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Scheme |
2020-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Eoghan Murphy (Minister), Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Letter on behalf of the Irish Retailers Action Group calling for the suspension and reduction of business rates for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors for an 18 month period following COVID-19 Lockdown measures.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | COVID-19 Measures |