Suzanne Coogan

Intent: Recognition of the right of journalists to refuse to reveal confidential sources

Details: Garda Powers Bill

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: Speedy enactment of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill

Details: Defamation (Amendment) Bill

Intent: Engagement on with industry on third party litigation funding::Consideration of Ireland's ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement

Details: Civil justice reform

Intent: To inform responses to the privacy versus protection issues related to Child Sex Abuse Material.

Details: Child Sex Abuse Material discussion on privacy versus protection issues

Intent: To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates Derogation to Irish farmers.::To emphasise the significant work that has been done in improving water quality and the strong focus on delivering further improvements.::To stress how imperative it is to convey the scale of this work to the EU Commission ahead of their decision.::To impress on the Minister the importance of continuing to build alliances with others who remain opposed to the Mercosur Trade Deal. That the Commission 'safeguards' do not provide any assurance to the farmers of Ireland. Production standards in Brazil do not meet the standards that apply to the EU.::To highlight the cost of doing business.::To discuss the retention of tax reliefs due to expire in 2025.::To highlight Generational Renewal and wha

Details: National Ploughing Championships 2025

Intent: Introduction of Operation Encompass - an early intervention programme to support children who have experienced domestic violence. This requires specific legislation which is being introduced to the Oireachtas - General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025.

Details: Operation Encompass

Intent: To convey Meta's position on reforms needed to the EU’s regulatory framework for privacy including changes required to the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

Details: To discuss the reforms required to the EU’s regulatory framework for privacy.

Intent: Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and greater use of PIAB. Affordable legal fees. Ensuring insurance reform is part of govt policy. Not increasing Personal Injury Guidelines, Action Plan on Insurance Reform

Details: Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.