Max Murphy

Intent: COOPERATION WITH IUA

Details: General discussion of Government Priorities and IUA Cooperation

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: Meeting with Tánaiste

Details: Adult Literacy for Life Strategy (ALL Strategy)

Intent: Seeking to ensure EPT is enforced to a high level and that illicit actors are subject to the fee

Details: E-Liquid Product Tax (EPT) enforcement

Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium’s visitor numbers in its first year of reopening, outline new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and highlight Explorium’s potential as a national resource.

Details: Letter to request meeting to discuss Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.

Intent: Secure an invitation to the Government Trade Forum

Details: Made representations focused on being involved in the government trade forum

Intent: Support for increasing garda numbers in Cork and the establishment of the Cork city taskforce, as announced in the Programme for Government

Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste

Intent: Support for Cork Chamber's priorities in the area of talent and skills, including unlocking the National Training Fund::Support for Cork's higher and further education institutions, as well as research facilities ::Support for major capital projects to enhance Cork's educational offering to ensure Cork and Ireland can remain competitive on a national and global scale in attracting industry

Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste

Intent: Support for Cork Chamber's priorities as part of the National Development Plan review in terms of housing delivery, including funding for the LDA and approved-housing bodies, and adjustments in funding and support schemes where required and appropriate. ::The consideration of targeted measures to motivate apartment and housing construction as a matter of priority.

Details: A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste