Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 75

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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 2026

Observed Titles

Adviser to Minister of StateSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Finance

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)

Insurance Ireland

16 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, including the Action Plan for Insurance Reform including key issues such as the flood protection gap and defective concrete blocks, and the Ireland for Finance strategy including raising proposals to make the sector more competitive.

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

Methods
EmailLetterMeeting

Insurance Ireland

22 officials
2026-09-21

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 and the resulting proposed legislation, the recommendations of the Funds Sector Review, and an Irish Savings and Investment Account, highlighting the importance of a level playing field so that insurers can be equal delivery providers

Details: On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy including the proposed savings and investment account

Methods
LetterMeeting

Insurance Ireland

7 officials
2026-09-21

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, the Savings and Investment Account Recommendation, securitisation and Anti-Money Laundering regulation, and participation in the 2026 European Insurance Forum.

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

Insurance Ireland

3 officials
2026-09-21

Intent: To inform support the industry led, government supported initiative, Ireland's Women in Finance Charter, particularly the launch of the 2026 report.

Details: On behalf of members to lend support to diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector

Methods
Meeting

Irish League of Credit Unions

2 officials
2026-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To ensure a workable sectoral strategy in line with Programme for Government commitments is delivered

Details: Discussion on the establishment of a credit union strategy, credit union issues and the future of the sector

Methods
MeetingPhone call

Irish League of Credit Unions

3 officials
2026-09-18
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To highlight key issues and to learn key supervisory and political viewpoints on the credit union sector

Details: ILCU policy conference organisation and speeches on 22 May 2026 on credit union issues, specifically the future of the sector, the consumer rotection code, legislation, levies and regulations in light of ILCU Policy conference on 22nd of May

Methods
To outline key issue impacting our sector including the consumer protection code and plans for it to apply to credit union sector. - MeetingTo outline key issue impacting our sector including the consumer protection code and political issues impacting our sector including the forthcoming credit union strategy. A letter of thank was emailed to both Minister Troy and Deputy Governor after the event. - Email
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