Intent: The communication of the public policy benefits of maintaining a merger control framework that is predictable, proportionate, and conducive to open engagement, for the purposes of supporting innovation, scale, and competitiveness alongside effective competition protection.
Letter encompassing briefing paper outlining the position on the administration of an effective European Competition Policy in the context of ongoing proceedings and the policy considerations arising therefrom. - LetterMeeting
Intent: To discuss key EU digital and telecommunications policy priorities ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency, including the Digital Networks Act, the Cybersecurity Act (CSA2), merger policy, digital sovereignty, and ongoing discussions at EU level on Roam Like at Home.
Details: Meeting with Minister Byrne at the Munich Security Conference
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 a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.
Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, housing policy, Modern Methods of Construction frameworks and the broader housing market.
Participation on panel at MIPIM Conference,Rath Rua Sod Turning, Co.Laois Oscar Traynor Wood, Sod Turning, Co.DublinNUA Factory Visits - Event / ReceptionProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - MeetingProvide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market. - Phone call
Intent: Shared our factsheet on EU Inc. policy as part of our wider objective for Ireland to prioritise EU Inc. during its Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Intent: Highlight the importance of improving the competitiveness of the life science industry in Europe::Outline the importance of the Biotech act in improving the competitiveness of the life science industry in Europe::To contribute to Government consideration of EU level health emergency preparedness in the context of Ireland’s preparations for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Details: Ireland’s priorities for the 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union, including issues related to life sciences competitiveness, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and EU-level health emergency preparedness
Met Barry Cowen at the European Parliament. - MeetingMet Billy Kelleher at the European Parliament. - MeetingMet Michael McNamara at the European Parliament. - Meeting
Intent: To request a meeting with the Minister of State in the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss the Irish Presidency of the EU and the top priorities for the IFA.::To focus on improving the conditions of farm families and rural areas nationally and through the cooperation of EU Member State Organisations.::To emphasise that, given that agriculture is Ireland's largest indigenous industry, exporting over €18.1 billion worth of goods in 2024 and supporting over 300,000 jobs directly and indirectly, it is imperative that a competitive agriculture sector is a central priority of the Irish Presidency of the EU in 2026.::That, given the timing of the Irish Presidency and the Council objective of concluding specific negotiations by the end of 2026, It is likely that Ireland will conclude negotiations on the Multiannual Financial and Common Agricultural Policies which gives further importance to placing agriculture at the very center of the Presidency Priorit
