Pauric McPhilips

Intent: To communicate the industry perspectives on the forthcoming Budget 2027

Details: Budget 2027

Intent: To communicate industry perspectives about the current economic condition of the small business sector

Details: Economic condition of the small business sector

Intent: To ensure there was a broad understanding of business priorities ahead of the General Election and that these priorities were reflected in political party manifestos.

Details: Ibec's manifesto policy proposals

Intent: Communicate AmCham recommendations on Budget 2025

Details: Budget 2025 Submission

Intent: The safe and sustainable reopening of the hospitality and tourism sector

Details: Reopening of the hospitality and tourism sector

Intent: To make DPOs aware of the launch of Drinks Ireland's 'Reopening with Respect' campaign, which was aimed to encourage consumers to act respectfully when returning to their favourite pubs, bars and restaurants. The campaign aimed to support the work being done by the Government and relevant agencies as well as by venues, who are introducing new guidelines and safety measures across the hospitality sector

Details: Reopening and respect campaign

Intent: Ensure awareness of the contribution from the drinks industry to the wider economy and its policy priorities

Details: Economic contribution of the drinks industry

Intent: Enhancement of economic measures to support businesses impacted by COVID-19 in the July Stimulus package

Details: Submission on the July Stimulus

Intent: Introduction of a new export credit insurance scheme

Details: Business priorities for a new export credit insurance scheme

Intent: Ensure awareness of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the drinks sector::Support for the sector's priorities; namely, allowing drinks producers to continue to operative effectively in accordance with the essential services list, a forum to offer a whole of sector input to the practical reopening of the hospitality sector, supporting exports by putting boots on the ground, support for domestic tourism, further cash flow supports, US-EU mutual tariff relief and allow for direct online selling to support the craft sector

Details: Impact of COVID-19 on the drinks sector