Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Clarification in relation to the application of the 9% VAT rate for hotel packages involving both accommodation and food services::Removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Calling for a clear policy framework at an EU level to support hospitality and tourism SMEs and long-term development of the industry. - MeetingPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness and removal of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. - Social MediaPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness. - Meeting
Meeting in Department of Finance on EU Presidency priorities with regard to taxation policy to support the EU-US relationship - MeetingMeeting in the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment on priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency and simplification - MeetingMeeting in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with regard to Ireland's EU presidency, and advancing simplification and competitivness to support the EU-US relationship - Meeting
Intent: Discussion following announcement of Vodafone’s €360 million investment and new HQ launch, covering relevant Government and EU telecoms legislation, including the Digital Networks Act, Digital Sovereignty and CSA2.
Details: Meeting with Vodafone Group Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer
Intent: Communicate the relevance of the financial services industry in Ireland, its economic impact, its competitive opportunities, and its strategic objectives for the next 5 years. Also, to highlight the importance of establishing a retail investment culture in Ireland through Savings and Investment Accounts.
Details: Financial services industry strategy 2026-2030
Intent: To secure the support of Irish Government Ministers for Technology Ireland's request for a derogation for wearables under the EU Batteries Regulation
Details: Technology Ireland position on the EU Environmental Omnibus
Intent: Provide recommendations to The Secretariat to the Government Trade Forum to develop this year’s Work Plan in consultation with the other Members of the Trade Forum.
https://www.eurochambres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-impact-of-trade-policy-uncertainty-on-investment-in-the-EU.pdfRecommended action points:1 Stability through trade agreements, geographical & economic diversification2 Strengthen and expand global rules for international trade to enhance predictability3 Strengthen business support & pursue an SME-focused industrial policy to enhance competitiveness4 Deepen the single market 5 Support business confidence for increased investment - MeetingEmail
