Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and for Government action on supports for the sector
Details: Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
Intent: Seeking support for the association's Budget proposals
Details: Budget submission
Intent: To provide information on the operation of the National Lottery, the positive impact of GoodCauses funding and the challenges presented by Lottery Betting to Good Causes funding, public safety and public health.
Details: Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
Details: The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oi, ...
Intent: Highlighting the exposure of the drinks sector to US tariffs and the need for govt actions to support the sector including a pause in proposals re labelling.
Details: Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
Intent: To highlight the needs and priorities of the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.
Details: The Wheel sought a meeting with Minister Jerry Buttimer to discuss our Pre-Budget Submission and priorities for community and voluntary organisations in Budget 2026.
Intent: To provide updates to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme and its progress to date. To provide updates to elected representatives on the community and charity fundraising activity being facilitated by the Deposit Return Scheme.
Details: Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Intent: Funding, regulatory change
Details: Requesting that a motion be raised in the local council on increasing enforcement capacity of the Revenue Commissioners to tackle illicit tobacco and medicine smuggling
Intent: To raise awareness of EnergyCloud Ireland's initiative in Cork and to highlight the support available from EnergyCloud Ireland to families in energy poverty across Cork in conjunction with Cork City Council and Age Friendly Ireland.
Details: Guest speaker at launch of Cork Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Cork City Council and Age Friendly whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water, from surplus renewable energy.
Intent: To thank IFA members for all of their assistance in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn.
Details: Letter of thanks from Cork County Council
