Intent: €650,000 more funding for NALA services, and funding (where relevant) of recommendations of the Literacy Provision Expert Group, Adult Literacy for Life Strategy mid-term review, and advice notes from the National Skills Council
Details: NALA's pre-budget submission for Budget 2027 (available at www.nala.ie/publications/our-asks-for-budget-2027)
Intent: €650,000 more funding for NALA services, and funding (where relevant) of recommendations of the Literacy Provision Expert Group, Adult Literacy for Life Strategy mid-term review, and advice notes from the National Skills Council
Details: NALA's pre-budget submission for Budget 2027 (available at www.nala.ie/publications/our-asks-for-budget-2027)
Intent: Ireland to participate in Cycle 2, Round 2 of the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (also known as the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, or PIAAC)
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: To outline priorities of the Chamber Members and HER Committee Members, for the Research and Third level sector under Ireland's EU Presidency. To hear from the Minister what his Department is working as part of the programme of events and policies.
Intent: Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland and supporting the development of a National AI Upskilling Initiative and SME Upskilling Incentive.
Details: Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the ongoing upskilling and workforce development for SMEs, highlighting the development of a Skillnet Ireland National AI Upskilling Initiative and SME Upskilling Incentive Grant.
