Intent: Gain an understanding of the Department of Finance's policy priorities during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in H2 2026.
Details: Irish financial services policy, EU financial services policy
Meeting at the Department of Finance building in Dublin, to discuss European financial services legislation, and the Department's priorities during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in H2 2026. This meeting was held with Mr. Michael J. McGrath. - MeetingMeeting at the margins of the January 2026 World Economic Forum to discuss Ireland's broader priorities, including in regard to financial services. This meeting was held with Minister Peter Burke. - Meeting
Intent: To communicate the support and concerns of the insurance industry for the delivery of pragmatic pensions and life assurance policy, including engagement on Insurance Ireland's Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors and the resulting proposed legislation, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, and an Irish Savings and Investment Account, highlighting the importance of a level playing field so that insurers can be equal delivery providers
Details: On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy including the proposed savings and investment account
Intent: To inform discussion of health insurance issues within government, including submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government to improve access and affordability for private health insurance, as well as engagement with Department of Health regarding areas for public/private collaboration, and Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC) Transition Arrangements
Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry including a recently published Insurance Ireland Private Health Insurance Report
Intent: To inform discussion of climate risk, including flooding and Insurance Ireland's proposed solution to the Flood Protection Gap in Ireland, storm activity and sustainable finance issues within Government.
Details: On behalf of members to inform discussion of climate risk and sustainable finance issues within government
Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness and proportionality of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, the Omnibus Simplification Package, the Savings and Investment Account Recommendation, securitisation and Anti-Money Laundering regulation, and participation in the 2026 European Insurance Forum.
Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's European Parliament representatives
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
Details: Attended a financial services dinner hosted by the British Ambassador to Ireland, featuring contributions from Mr Michael J McGrath of the Department of Finance.
TheCityUK representative attended a financial services dinner hosted by the British Ambassador to Ireland with Mr Michael J McGrath of the Department of Finance. - Event / Reception
