Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 26)
Bayer Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Discussion and sharing of information relating to the geopolitical situation, specifically concerns surrounding the imposition of trade tariffs by the US. Understanding of the industry case for altering Ireland's position in the European Council relating to the GPL, as well as raising potential subjects for Ireland's EU Presidency agenda.
Details: IPHA Delegation to meet with An Tánaiste on EU health legislation and policy matters (including GPL and Ireland's EU Presidency), as well as the domestic issue of the negotiation of the pricing and supply agreement.
Officials: Simon Harris, Clare Mungovan, Hugh O’Connell, Stephen Kinsella, Joe Hackett, Colm Hayes, Maeve von Heynitz
Methods: Bayer were only involved in the meeting, with any associated activity and communication conducted by IPHA on the member companies' behalf. - Meeting
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (a) Request to Irish Government to take account of the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and not there dilute or reduce RDP. (b) Take account of the importance of the pharmaceutical industry in competitiveness of EU.
Details: (i) EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on Intellectual Property Rights. (ii) EU and Irish competitiveness and the pharmaceutical industry.
Officials: Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Maeve von Heynitz, Stephen Kinsella, Colm Hayes, Hugh O’Connell
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and the need for Government actions to support the sector including removal of tariffs, market diversification supports and deferral of impending alcohol labelling legislation
Details: US tariffs and trade uncertainty
Officials: Micheál Martin, Martin Heydon, Peter Burke, Noel Grealish, Brendan Gleeson, Maria Dunne, Colm Hayes, Timmy Dooley, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Letter, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Communicate concerns on behalf of the business community on recent racist attacks
Details: Shared business concerns on recent racist attacks
Officials: Colm Hayes
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of Ibec position on EU countermeasures on EU tariffs.
Details: Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
Officials: Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Declan Hughes, Ronnie Downes, Aingeal O’Donoghue, Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Joe Hackett, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Communicate Irish business views on EU-US trade negotiations
Details: Business position on EU-US relations
Officials: Colm Hayes, Maeve von Heynitz, Liam Morris
Methods: Email
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (i) The medicines reimbursement system should be designed and resourced to comply with the 2013 Health Act required for HSE decisions within 180 days excluding clock stops. (ii) Request for meeting to discuss IPHA proposals to address delays in the reimbursement system. (iii) Request to present IPHA Timeline data to the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Details: Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
Officials: Pádraig Rice, David Cullinane, Marie Sherlock, Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Stephen Kinsella, Stephen Kinsella, Colm Hayes, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (i) The medicines reimbursement system should be designed and resourced to comply with the 2013 Health Act required for HSE decisions within 180 days excluding clock stops. (ii) Request for meeting to discuss IPHA proposals to address delays in the reimbursement system. (iii) Request to present IPHA Timeline data to the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Details: Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
Officials: Pádraig Rice, David Cullinane, Marie Sherlock, Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Colm Hayes, Hugh O’Connell, Maeve von Heynitz, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (i) Ireland to advocate for no tariffs on medicines from US, and in the event of such, no reciprocal tariffs by the EU on medicines. (ii) Response to US s.232 process should position Ireland as a reliable supply chain partner, part of 'friends and allies of the US' to avoid tariffs on medicines.
Details: US Tariffs and EU - Irish Response
Officials: Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Maeve von Heynitz, Stephen Kinsella, Colm Hayes, Hugh O’Connell, Clare Mungovan, Joe Neville
Methods: Meeting, Email
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (i) Ireland to advocate for no tariffs on medicines from US, and in the event of such, no reciprocal tariffs by the EU on medicines. (ii) Response to US s.232 process should position Ireland as a reliable supply chain partner, part of 'friends and allies of the US' to avoid tariffs on medicines.
Details: US Tariffs and EU - Irish Response
Officials: Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Maeve von Heynitz, Stephen Kinsella, Colm Hayes, Hugh O’Connell, Clare Mungovan, Joe Neville
Methods: Meeting, Email