Gráinne Weld

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: To inform that the Minimum Essential Standard of Living 2026 report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations will be published in June, with details to follow

Details: Inform of upcoming MESL research report

Intent: To inform discussion of health insurance issues within government, including the submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of the private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government, as well as engagement with the Department of Health regarding Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Transition Arrangements

Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry

Intent: Exchange of views and understanding the position of the Irish government on the matters discussed

Details: Meeting with the Taoiseach where items discussed included global trends in asset management, the importance of Ireland to State Street, the role of Ireland in the EU and globally, and the enablers for future success in Ireland including AI and the Savings and Investment Union.

Intent: Disseminate a new research paper on the MESL needs of school age children, highlighting the additional costs associated with children aged 12 and over::Informing that new MESL research website is live, and updating links to research reports, publications, data, etc.::Announcing the availability of the new MESL calculator, which demonstrates the gap between current social welfare supports and households minimum expenditure needs.

Details: Informing of new MESL research publications

Intent: To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2026 was published.To provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2026.

Details: Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing

Intent: Establishment of a national shingles immunisation programme

Details: Shingles Immunisation policy

Intent: To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission

Details: Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations

Intent: To inform of NWC's Programme for government asks, general election manifesto ect.

Details: Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos