Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 34)
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight Ibec's campaign on AI awareness::Raise AI awareness across policy makers and enterprise. Support national efforts on AI awareness and adoption. Raise awareness of business priorities on AI.
Details: Ibec's work got smarter campaign
Officials: Malcolm Byrne, John Shaw, Jean Carberry, Barry Lowry, Patrick Neary, Richard Browne, Tríona Quill, William Beausang, ...
Methods: Email, Email, Meeting, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight business priorities on digital and AI readiness in response to public consultation on enhancing competitiveness
Details: Ibec's Digital Ambition Campaign
Officials: Andrew Munro, John Shaw, Barry Lowry, Patrick Neary, Richard Browne, William Beausang, Tríona Quill, Jean Carberry
Methods: Email, Submission
Scale Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Raise awareness of start-ups views on a number of matters of policy matters of relevance in technology ahead of regional summit
Details: Issues applicable to startups in relation to Start-up survey and regional summit
Officials: Brian Keegan, Shane Cassells, William Beausang
Methods: Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Support industry priorities for investment in innovation infrastructure as part of a new multiannual funding programme
Details: Business priorities for innovation infrastructure investment
Officials: William Beausang
Methods: Meeting
Irish Universities Association
2025-09-16
Intent: Sectoral input to be reflected in development of research infrastructure programme
Details: Research Infrastructure - as part of working group
Officials: William Beausang
Methods: Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-15
Intent: To meet with the the Government Trade Forum to discuss IFA's perspectives on priority actions for the Forum.::To take part in discussions regarding latest developments with US tariff policy and the list of potential EU counter measures.::To highlight that the EU needs to undertake further internal preparations in case negotiations with the US are unsuccessful.::To share views with other Members of the Forum and Government officials on::Impacts on Irish Farming of ongoing uncertainty in the current trade and investment climate::Opportunities and challenges across the farming sector::Relevant developments in the US-China and US UK trade relationships and what it means for the Irish farming sector::Competitiveness and the Irish economy::Importance of investment in skills, innovation, in-house training, research and development
Details: Government Trade Forum
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Brian Keegan, Clare Mungovan, Colm Hayes, David Moloney, Declan Hughes, Ciarán Seoighe, Fiona O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Meeting, ...
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA)
2025-09-04
Intent: Promote dialogue with DFHERIS to align sector priorities with policy, address challenges, and highlight contributions to skills, research, and internationalisation. Invite the Assistant Secretary to participate in the HECA Research Conference 2025 as a panelist, engaging with research on AI, education and wellbeing, and explore future directions for applied research to support national priorities.
Details: Promote dialogue with DFHERIS to align sector priorities with national policy, address challenges, and highlight contributions to skills, research, and internationalisation. Invite the Assistant Secretary to participate as a panelist in the HECA Research Conference 2025.
Officials: William Beausang
Methods: Meeting
OpenAI Ireland Ltd.
2025-08-25
Intent: We discussed AI’s impact on education and the need to adapt lifelong learning so Ireland stays competitive and attractive to investment. We shared examples of sectors most affected and the training modules needed through public-private collaboration. Talks then focused on Irish government policy plans and how OpenAI could contribute feedback on program content.
Details: Development of AI Training and Upskilling Programs Envisioned by the Irish Government and potential areas for collaboration.
Officials: William Beausang
Methods: 1 hour in-person meeting during IDA annual conference - Meeting
Novo Nordisk Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Supporting competitiveness as part of the EU pharmaceutical sector reforms and innovation in life sciences in Ireland.
Details: Engagement with Government, MEPs and public officials regarding the life-sciences sector in Ireland and the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL) including two roundtable events.
Officials: Muiris O’Connor, William Beausang, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Two roundtable events/receptions held, one run by the Danish Embassy in Dublin on behalf of Novo Nordisk, in which DPOs were invited and in attendance and another event for RENEW MEPs in Brussels on European competitiveness hosted by Novo Nordisk. Nina T. Hovland also engaged with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe at a dinner hosted by EY. - Event / Reception, Meeting, Email from Alexander von Wildenrath Løvgreen, Associate Director, EU Government Affairs to two MEPs on the draft paper on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector written by MEP Hildegard Bentele. - Email
IBM
2025-05-21
Intent: Convey the importance of High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence for Ireland's economy.
Details: Research policy around High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Officials: William Beausang
Methods: March 26: DFHERIS HPC Stakeholder Workshop in Galway - Meeting