Gary Tobin

Gary Tobin

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 180

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
First Seen
15 January 2016
Last Seen
20 September 2025

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Assistant Secretary

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Department of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentDepartment of Finance
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 18)

Intent: To discuss the competitve challenges for advanced manufacturing in Ireland, specifically the highcost of electricity. To express Intel's interest in supporting the actions and related programs in the upcoming National Semiconductor Strategy

Details: An update meeting with Minister Burke and the Intel Ireland Leadership team

Methods
Meeting

Ibec

2025-09-19

Intent: Policy measures to address business competitiveness concerns in the South East Region

Details: Business priorities for the South East region

Officials
Methods
Virtual Meeting

Intent: That a review of national aviation policy would take place which recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. Deliver on the All Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations for a Shannon Airport Rail Link. Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme and support Regional tourism.

Details: Request for action to support the development of a more balanced aviation network which would significantly boost competitiveness and productivity in the context of the Competitiveness and Productivity Action Plan.

Officials
Methods
Email to Gary Tobin, Assistant Secretary Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment - Email

Intent: Contribute to the Forum in relation to impact of the costs of business in Ireland on Exporters.

Details: Cost of Business Advisory Forum

Methods
Called for the addition of Insurance costs to be included as a theme for discussion. - MeetingThe impact of rising electricity costs on Irish businesses along with the lack of capacity on the National Grid, particularly in the context of international competitiveness, foreign direct investment (FDI), and export markets. - Submission

Intent: Highlighted the mounting financial and administrative pressures facing businesses, and advocated for targeted support to help SMEs in particular manage growing pressures.

Details: Attended the Cost of Doing Business Advisory Forum meeting

Methods
Attended Government's Cost of Doing Business Advisory Forum with Chambers Ireland. - Meeting