Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 18

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Adviser to Minister of State
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Finance
First Seen
21 May 2025
Last Seen
21 September 2025

Observed Titles

Adviser to Minister of StateSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Finance
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)

Intent: To communicate the support and concerns of the insurance industry for the delivery of pragmatic pensions and life assurance policy, including engagement on Insurance Ireland's Code of Practice for Cancer Survivors, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, an Irish Savings Account

Details: On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy

Methods
LetterMeeting

Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, including the Judicial Council recommendation to increase personal injury awards, also responding to consultations like the Action Plan for Insurance Reform, Ireland for Finance, and raising proposals to make the sector more competitive. To host a discussion on issues pertinent to the insurance sector as part of the European Insurance Forum.

Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionInformal communication

Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness and proportionality of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, the Omnibus Simplification Package including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, securitisation and Anti-Money Laundering regulation.

Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's European Parliament representatives

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionLetter

Q4PR

2025-09-20

Intent: To highlight the important role Aon plays in the risk management landscape and thecompetitiveness challenges facing the industry.

Details: Update on Aon’s presence in Ireland, outline the company’s role in managing risk and insurance for clients, and the importance of enhancing competitiveness within and beyond the insurance sector.

Methods
Meeting