Jim O'Brien

Intent: Secure targeted government funding and supports for the MedTech sector.

Details: Irish Medtech Budget 2027 submission

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: We were seeking a meeting for updates from DFHERIS and SOLAS on the following:(1) Any plans to include a literacy focussed event in Ireland’s hosting of the EU presidency(2) The status of SOLAS’s review of Learn with NALA

Details: EU Presidency Programming 2026 / Learn with NALA

Intent: 2026 Budget allocation for Ireland to participate in PIAAC Cycle 2

Details: OECD Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Cycle 2

Intent: Support for the IFS Skillnet and the objectives set out in the IFS Skillnet report on Learning and Development Preferences in the IFS sector.

Details: Launch by Minister Harkin of report by IFS Skillnet on Learning and Development Preferences in the IFS Sector

Intent: Drive prosperity with a strengthened R&D tax credit, invest in apprenticeships, and establish an office of lifesciences in DETE.

Details: Irish Medtech Pre-Budget Submission 2026