Robbie Gallagher

Intent: To communicate the impact of an increase to the betting duty.

Details: Correspondence and meetings in relation to the betting duty.

Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism businesses::Measures to support the development of employer-led staff accommodation within the hotels sector ::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for targeted upskilling of employees across the hotels sector

Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Intent: To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Details: Budget 2027

Intent: To ensure an understanding of rural stakeholder concerns on the impact of the EU proposals

Details: EU proposals to ban lead shot

Intent: Seek representations to address inconsistencies in the firearms licensing system

Details: Firearms Licensing

Intent: Increase political engagement on the responses to and prevention of sexual violence

Details: Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted invitation to participate on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence

Intent: Raise awareness to DRCC’s work & advocacy priorities and create opportunities for ongoing engagement

Details: Attended an event to raise awareness of DRCC’s advocacy priorities and develop relationships with relevant contacts

Intent: Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Details: Meeting between FF and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Intent: Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide recommendations for change and implementation.

Details: Briefing Note on the Disregard Provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Intent: To share a copy of TBOI's 2027 pre-budget submission with stakeholders

Details: Copy of the Bar of Ireland's 2027 Pre Budget Submission sent on 24 July