Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
The activity was on the 21st May. An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium. Details are as follows; • 10:30am – Arrive at Aviva Stadium• Dressing rooms and kit (top, shorts, socks) will be provided. • 11 - 12 – Football on the Aviva Stadium pitch (format will depend on numbers, details will be shared closer to the time)• 12 - 2 – Refreshments • Car parking will be provided at the Aviva Stadium carpark if required. - Event / Reception
Intent: Meeting members to discuss the hospitality sector, especially the 9% VAT rate and the impact it will have on food-led businesses and its implentation. Also, discussed were a range of issues impacting businesses which included work permits, cumulative cost increases, labour costs, energy costs and apprenticeships. The benefits of the 9% VAT rate were discussed in depth. It was sought to achieve an understanding of the sector and issues that it continues to face at outlined above.
Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members to discuss the sector in its totality
Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide recommendations for change and implementation.
Details: Briefing Note on the Disregard Provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
10th July meeting with SEAI Declan Meally and Ciaran Byrne, as board member of Renewable Energy IrelandDiscussed renewable energy, heat emissions and the new SEAI strategic plan - Meeting12th August - invited to a meeting with Brian Carroll and officials in DCEE working on the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) in department buildingsAttended with David Connolly Chair of IrDEA board - Meeting12th July meeting with Deputy Ciarán Ahern in Leinster HouseDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and update on Tallaght DH Scheme - Meeting
Intent: Circulation of a Vodafone and IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient digital connectivity as a core pillar of Europe’s security and defence, and the need to support and enable investment in that resilience
Details: Vodafone + IIEA report on the importance of secure and resilient connectivity
