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Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Sam Griffin (Adviser to Minister), Department of Finance; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Laura Mannion (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Supporting competitiveness as part of the EU pharmaceutical sector reforms and innovation in life-sciences in Ireland.
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Engagement with Government regarding the life-sciences sector in Ireland and the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL). |
2025-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Shane Tiernan (Acting Chief Executive Officer), Roscommon County Council; Greg O'Donnell (Acting Director of Service), Roscommon County Council; Barry Kehoe (Chief Executive Officer), Westmeath County Council
Intent: To update and brief the officials on Novo Nordisk's expansion plans for the site and discuss planning and transport requirements as part of the next phase of development.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meetings with Roscommon County Council and Westmeath County Council regarding Novo Nordisk's expansion plans for its manufacturing site located in Monksland. The plot of land is located at Monksland Village |
| — | Athlone |
| — | Co. Roscommon |
| — | and the nearby Google Earth latitude and longitude references are 53°25’03”N 7°59’42”W. There is no planning reference for this piece of land as it is at early stage of planning process. |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Shane Tiernan (Acting Chief Executive Officer), Roscommon County Council; Greg O'Donnell (Acting Director of Service), Roscommon County Council; Barry Kehoe (Chief Executive Officer), Westmeath County Council; Ambrose Clarke (Director of Services or Equivalent), Westmeath County Council
Intent: To update and brief the officials on Novo Nordisk’s expansion plans for the site and discuss planning and transport requirements as part of the next phase of development.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meetings with Roscommon County Council and Westmeath County Council regarding Novo Nordisk’s expansion plans for its manufacturing site located in Monksland. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Supporting competitiveness of the EU pharmaceutical sector and the development and availability of medicines in Ireland. Discussed the importance of a domestic innovative life science ecosystem – and commercial investment in the midlands.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Engagement organised by Novo Nordisk Ireland and IDA Ireland with local Westmeath TD and Minister |
| — | Peter Burke |
| — | following the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Athlone. |
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sam Griffin (Press Adviser), Department of Transport
Intent: Supporting national health and wellbeing and outlining the importance of an innovative life science ecosystem in Ireland and the European Union.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Launch of Novo Nordisk Cycle to School initiative |
| — | and discussion with Minister of State Jack Chambers regarding the promotion of European competitiveness and the adoption of a life science strategy in Ireland. |
2024-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Ossian Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Tom Kivlehan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: Creating awareness about Novo Nordisk sustainability initiatives and securing Ireland's place as a leading life sciences nation for the future, highlighting the importance of creating a strong pro-innovation environment in the country.
Methods: Event / Reception
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Launch of Novo Nordisk electric delivery van |
| — | and briefing for Minister of State Ossian Smyth regarding Novo Nordisk sustainability initiatives and the importance of an innovative life science ecosystem in Ireland. |
2023-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Matthew Lynch (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Securing Ireland's place as a leading life sciences nation for the future, highlighting the importance of creating a strong pro-innovation environment in the country.
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To discuss the importance of an innovative life science ecosystem in Ireland |
| — | outlining Novo Nordisk position on the revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation. |
2023-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Deirdre Clune (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Supporting the competitiveness of the EU pharmaceutical sector and the development and availability of medicines in the EU.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Attendance at a Vulcan roundtable discussion with MEPs regarding the future of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe. |
2023-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To outline Novo Nordisk position on the revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and ensuring strong IP rights to foster innovation in the life-sciences sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussions on how Novo Nordisk is managing the green transition and the policy environment for Europe's life-sciences sector. MEP Kelly participated in a European Parliament ITRE (industry) committee delegation to Denmark. This included a visit to Novo Nordisk's Kalundborg manufacturing site. |
2023-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Securing Ireland's place as a leading life-sciences nation for the future, highlighting the importance of creating a strong pro-innovation environment in the country.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To discuss the importance of an innovative life science ecosystem in Ireland |
| — | outlining Novo Nordisk position on the revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation. |