Intent: Convey IIP view of key role government's expanded infrastructure programme of investment will play in attracting institutional investment in housing.
Details: Introductory IIP meeting to brief DPER on scale of institutional investment in housing and related infrastructure
Intent: Reiterated support for the Action Plan on Accelerating Infrastructure and called for transparent public reporting on the progress of the plan in 2026.
Details: Meeting with the Department of Public Expenditure regarding the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan
Intent: Speedy passage of the actions requiring legislation through the Oireachtas::Engagement with project developers on European reforms to licensing and permitting processes
Details: Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan Stakeholder Event
Intent: Emphasised the impact of international trade disputes on Dublin businesses, advocating for additional supports and strong leadership from Government
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q2 Business Outlook Survey to all T.D.s, Councillors, Senators and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Dublin Chamber Q2 Business Outlook Report - https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Submissions/DC_Q2BusinessOutlookReport.pdf?ver=1pJ7ZG-rmcx5xMq-iKMztg%3d%3d - Email
Intent: Highlighted survey data showing that employers are losing both current staff and potential recruits due to the lack of affordable housing in Dublin, and called for more housing units to be delivered in the Greater Dublin Area to accommodate the workforce
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q2 Business Outlook Survey to all T.D.s, Councillors, Senators and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Dublin Chamber Q2 Business Outlook Report - https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Submissions/DC_Q2BusinessOutlookReport.pdf?ver=1pJ7ZG-rmcx5xMq-iKMztg%3d%3d - Email
Intent: To share and advocate for EAPN Ireland proposals for Budget 2025 around: Income Adequacy, Inclusive Labour Markets, Access to Affordable & Quality Public Services, Autonomous Community Development, Sustainable Financing for Social Investment, Equality Proofing & Poverty Proofing
Emails sharing submission with Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform - EmailInitial email sharing submission with Department of Social Protection. - Email
Intent: To advocate for the provision of necessary funding to Uisce Éireann to start the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission circulated to national TDs, Senior Civil Servants, Dublin Councillors and Senators.
Intent: To advocate for a further increase in the National Childcare Scheme hourly subsidy to reduce the cost of childcare fees, incentivising parents to re-enter the workforce.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission circulated to national TDs, Senior Civil Servants, Dublin Councillors and Senators.