Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 14)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2023-09-18
Intent: To highlight that a survey of pig producers showed that nearly half would be forced to consider exiting the sector if suitable employees are not available in the short-term.::To highlight that this would be a potential loss of €623m to the national economy and a potential reduction of €396m in annual exports.::To make Government aware that the Irish pig sector is facing a critical challenge as it grapples with acute shortages of skilled workers, which is negatively impacting on productivity, growth, and the overall health of the industry::To urgently seek an allocation of work permits for the sectors including pig, horticulture, dairy, and poultry. A submission has been made to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on these critical issues.::To ensure the continued sustainable growth of the Irish pig sector, collaborative efforts from stakeholders, policymakers and Government are essential, so that pig farmers can continue to source quality suitable employees for their far
Details: Pig Sector - Crisis in Staffing
Officials: Alan Haugh, Chris Donoghue, Clare Dunne, Damien English, Dara Calleary, David Hegarty, Declan Hughes, Dermot Mulligan, ...
Methods: Submission, Email, Social Media, ...
Wilson Hartnell
2022-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the need for improving air quality standards in indoor settings and the solutions that are available
Details: Engagement on the importance of ventilation in indoor settings and the role that air management can play in reducing the spread of airborne illnesses
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Damien English, Stephen Donnelly, Norma Foley, Simon Harris, Seán Crowe, Maurice Quinlivan, Paul Kehoe, ...
Methods: Email
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2022-01-21
Intent: To receive an update on the work from home guidance
Details: Work from home guidance
Officials: Clare Dunne
Methods: To receive an update on the most recent work from home guidance recommendations - Email
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
2022-01-21
Intent: Ensure processing time is reduced
Details: Critical Skills Employment Permits: Increased processing time for permits is causing difficulties for our membership in terms of recruiting accountants from outside of the EU
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Clare Dunne
Methods: Letter
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland
2022-01-21
Intent: Ensure processing time is reduced
Details: Critical Skills Employment Permits: Meeting with government officials to discuss solutions to the difficulties currently being experienced as a result of increased processing time of employment permits
Officials: Clare Dunne
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Ibec
2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure awareness of current issues encountered in the course of the nominations process.::Secure commitments to ensure an adequate number of suitable candidates come forward for future competitions.
Details: Nomination of an Ordinary member of the Labour Court
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Damien English, Orlaigh Quinn, Clare Dunne
Methods: Letter
Ibec
2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on proposed Statutory Sick Pay and Right to Request Remote Working
Details: Ibec priorities for the Labour Employer Economic Forum's Sub-Group on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Damien English, Robert Troy, Brian Murphy, John Shaw, Clare Dunne, Matthew Lynch
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Ibec
2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure understanding of business challenges arising from delays in processing work permits and seeking intervention to address backlog
Details: Business concerns regarding backlog of employment permits for LEEF Sub-Group on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Officials: Clare Dunne
Methods: Phone call
Ibec
2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on the Return to Office working in updating of the protocol
Details: National (Return to Work Safely) Protocol Stakeholder Group
Officials: John Shaw, Clare Dunne, Deirdre Gillane
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Email
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure understanding of labour shortage implications and support for business case for additional employment permits
Details: Labour availability for meat processing
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Sinead McPhilips, Clare Dunne
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call