Details: Letter outlining concerns with Article 14 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT/EmpCO).
Intent: To provide an update on developments relating to the impact of lottery betting on the National Lottery and Good Causes, including new research prepared by Indecon Economic Consultants.::To highlight the positive impact of Good Causes through the launch of the Good Cause Legends initiative.
Details: Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Letters, sent by email, providing stakeholders with updates on the impact of lottery betting on the National Lottery and Good Causes, including providing information on research commissioned by the National Lottery from Indecon Economic Consultants. - LetterPhone calls following up on the letters sent as updates. - Phone callPhotocall to launch the Good Cause Legends initiative. - Event / Reception
Intent: Share Apple's views on digital policy in reaction to topics raised by Department attendees. Receive status updates on implementation of numerous legislative files (e.g. NIS2, Data Act, AI Act).
Details: Attendance at roundtable on digital issues organised by the Department of the Taoiseach.
Attend digital issues roundtable in the Department of the Taoiseach and communicate AmCham views with regard to the National Digital and AI Strategy and the opportunities that exist for Ireland with regard to AI adoption and innovation. - Meeting
Intent: To provide a briefing to the relevant DPO's on the operation of the National Lottery, the generation of funding for Good Causes, the Good Causes Awards and the policy context for the National Lottery, including the impact of secondary lotteries.::To raise awareness of the National Lottery and in particular in generating funding for Good Causes.
Details: Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Briefing meeting with DPO's to outline PLI's perspective and outlook on policy and regulatory matters impacting on the National Lottery, including secondary lotteries and Good Causes funding. - MeetingEmails sent as a direct follow up to meetings - EmailInvitation to the National Lottery Good Causes Awards in October 2025. - Email
Virtual meeting 2 December between 3 NALA staff (Michelle Lynch, Communications, Outreach and Advocacy Manager; Claire O'Riordan, Plain English Co-ordinator; and Aoife Crawford, Research and Policy Officer), Mary O'Donoghue (Director of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer) and Marianne Cassidy (Assistant Secretary, DPER) - Meeting
Intent: To secure support or a meeting to discuss the Pre-budget submission priorities, including funding for incubation hubs, housing developments, transport infrastructure, and for small business supports
Details: Sent SBD's pre-budget submission to DPOs to seek their support for the association's objectives
Intent: To provide information on the operation of the National Lottery, the positive impact of GoodCauses funding and the challenges presented by Lottery Betting to Good Causes funding, public safety and public health.
Details: Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Meetings with relevant DPO's to provide an update on Good Causes funding, and associated regulatory and public policy issues. - MeetingPhotocalls with DPO's to mark Good Causes Awards finalists within their local area or linked to their relevant area of responsibility. - Event / Reception