Grant Sweetnam

Grant Sweetnam

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 199

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
Special Adviser
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Finance
First Seen
18 September 2020
Last Seen
21 September 2024

Observed Titles

Adviser to MinisterSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor

Observed Public Bodies

Department of FinanceDepartment of Public Expenditure and Reform
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 20)

Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness, proportionality and other aspects of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and discuss with Ireland's new MEPs. Also to discuss an ongoing issue related to Italian protectionist policies impacting Irish insurance sector.

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

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionLetter

Ibec

2024-09-20

Intent: To ensure that relevant Ministers understood it was important not to be complacent about the crucial role FDI companies play in the Irish economy

Details: Short conversation about the role of FDI companies as part of the business eco system

Methods
Sidebar at the National Economic Dialogue in Dublin Castle - Event / Reception

Intent: Meeting to discuss Vodafone's proposals for a VAT reduction on internet access services as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Details: VAT Reduction on Internet Access Services

Methods
Meetings to discuss Vodafone Pre-Budget Submission calling for VAT on internet access services to be reduced - MeetingVodafone Pre-Budget Submission calling for VAT on internet access services to be reduced - Submission

KPMG

2024-09-20

Intent: The intended result of the communication with the DPOs was to discuss views on tax measures relating to Budget 2025

Details: KPMG hosted a client event with the Minister for Finance and his aide to discuss taxation matters relevant to Budget 2025.

Methods
KPMG hosted the client event with the Minister on 29 May 2024 - Meeting

John Gallagher

2024-09-18

Intent: To promote support within government for provision of enhanced policy supports and related funding for charities

Details: Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector

Methods
To promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel in the context of major government policy areas including Budget preparations, climate change policy and recognition of the needs of charities, community based organisations and social enterprises - EmailTo promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel in the context of major government policy areas including Budget preparations, climate change policy and recognition of the needs of charities, community based organisations and social enterprises - MeetingTo promote the policies and proposals of The Wheel in the context of major government policy areas including Budget preparations, climate change policy and recognition of the needs of charities, community based organisations and social enterprises - Phone call

Intent: Positive infuence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissoner for Older People, tackling loneliness & isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme

Details: Pre-Budget Submission (for 2025 Budget)

Methods
Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 - Submission

Intent: To raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry including the launch Insurance Ireland's General Election material

Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry including the launch Insurance Ireland's General Election material

Methods
Event / ReceptionLetterMeeting