Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance
Intent: Discussion focused on Ireland’s competitiveness as a global FDI destination amid evolving tax and trade changes, and opportunities to sustain long-term investment, as part of ongoing engagement with the Minister. A prior engagement was held between Coca-Cola counterparts and Department of Finance to exchange views on the EU and domestic investment incentives landscape.
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Meeting between Minister for Finance and President and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company.
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: As part of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day programme, Minister Dara Calleary and officials visited Coca-Cola Headquarters at the request of IDA Ireland and the Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta. During the visit, the Minister and officials engaged in a discussion covering global business competitiveness, EU affairs, and received a business and sustainability update on Coca-Cola’s Ballina manufacturing facility, which is located in the Minister’s constituency.
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Provide an updated overview of Coca-Cola presence in Ireland and contribution of Ireland to Coca-Cola globally.
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Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Laura Mannion (Adviser to Minister), Department of Defence
Intent: Provide an updated overview of Coca-Cola presence in Ireland and contribution of Ireland to Coca-Cola globally.
Methods: Meeting
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As part of 2024 St Patrick’s Day activities
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at the request of IDA Ireland and the Consulate General of Ireland
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Atlanta
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Minister Peter Burke and officials visited Coca-Cola Headquarters. A discussion with the Minister and visiting officials covered the global business environment
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EU affairs
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international connectivity between Ireland and Georgia
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and talent attraction opportunities.
Politician(s) lobbied: Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Sharing information on global trends impacting on the industry
Methods: Meeting
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A meeting organised as part of a Coca-Cola System delegation at Davos for CEO of The Coca-Cola Company James Quincy
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and CEO of The Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company to exchange views with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the global tax landscape including pillar 2 implementation
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EU regulations regarding packaging and ingredients
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the Irish Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax
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and other issues including DRS.
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Rose Conway-Walsh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John O'Hara (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Mark Duffy (Councillor), Mayo County Council; Jarlath Munnelly (Councillor), Mayo County Council
Intent: To provide an update on the project plans in the context of the company’s net zero plans.
Methods: Meeting
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To brief TDs and Councillors from Mayo constituency with an update on a planned Coca-Cola solar farm project to be located adjacent to the Coca-Cola Ballina manufacturing facility.
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Fulfilment of global supply chain requirements and maintaining regulatory compliance in alignment with certain EU goods control measures.
Methods: Event / Reception
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Query regarding temporary restrictions on goods in line with EU regulations.
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: Topics discussed included the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework; changing global and local tax landscape; the opportunity for all stakeholders to work together to introduce an impactful, cost-effective Deposit Return Scheme which maximises the positive impact on the environment; and the provision of global perspectives on the success of Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax in the context of the upcoming review of the SSD tax in Ireland.
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Introductory meeting between Minister for Finance and President and CFO of The Coca-Cola Company
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Kevin Dillon (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Provide an updated overview of Coca-Cola presence in Ireland and contribution of Ireland to Coca-Cola globally.
Methods: Meeting
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As part of 2023 St Patrick’s Day activities
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at the request of IDA Ireland and the Consulate General of Ireland
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Atlanta
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Minister Darragh O'Brien visited Coca-Cola Headquarters. A discussion with the Minister and visiting officials covered the global business environment
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Ireland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme
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international connectivity between Ireland and Georgia
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and talent attraction opportunities.
