Stephen O'Shea

Intent: Ensure Ireland's reputation as an economy of substance is enhanced among business and political stakeholders domestically and abroad::Ensure better regulation through the creation of a systematic approach to mitigating the impact of laws and regulations through stakeholder engagement, regulatory impact assessments and ex-post evaluations::Ensure progress towards both Ireland and its European partners completing the Single Market::Ensure maintenance of a vibrant manufacturing sector through effective capital investment supports and targeted measures on innovation, research and skills::Ensure that Ireland plays a leading role in shaping, completing and adopting EU agreements with Asia, the US, and others to support trade and investment opportunities for business::Increase in public investment in R&D as part of an overall strategy to bring national R&D intensity to at least 2.5% of GDP over the medium-term.

Details: Business priorities for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation portfolio, post Cabinet-reshuffle

Intent: • To draw attention of the Tanaiste to the conditions in the Family Law Court in Dolphin House. • To highlight the work of Women’s Aid in supporting women through the courts system through our Court Accompaniment service and Dolphin House Support and Referral Service. • To discuss plans for the new family law courts planned. • To raise concerns about the continuing conditions in the family law courts while the new family law court is built.

Details: Meeting with Frances Fitzgerald regarding Family Law Court in Dolphin House