Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 12)
Irish Hotels Federation
2023-09-21
Intent: Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development.::Seeking measures for improved cost competitiveness within the economy and avoidance of any cost-increasing measures affecting tourism businesses. ::Seeking targeted funding in Budget 2024 for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint throughout the sector in line with the Government’s climate action goals.::Seeking a greater focus on attracting additional insurance capacity and competition into Ireland's insurance liability market. ::Seeking a reduction in alcohol excise by 7.5% in Budget 2024 to support the commercial viability of drinks related enterprises in the on-licence sector. ::That the Government task the Economic and Evaluation Service to undert
Details: Seeking Government measures to support recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Emails setting out the key measures as part of Budget 2024 to provide the best possible conditions for recovery and growth of Irish tourism and hospitality - Email, Meetings seeking key measures as part of Budget 2024 to provide the best possible conditions for recovery and growth of Irish tourism and hospitality - Meeting, Meetings seeking key measures to provide the best possible conditions for recovery and growth of Irish tourism and hospitality - Meeting, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2023-05-21
Intent: Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking adjustments to TBESS (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) to include LPG gas in the qualifying criteria, to increase the reference period to 12 months before the commencement of aggression against Ukraine by Russia and and to amend the overall monthly cap to assist hotel groups.
Details: Seeking measures to support recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letters seeking a retention of the 9% tourism VAT rate as a vital measure for the long-term, sustainable recovery of Irish tourism. - Letter, Emails seeking a retention of the 9% tourism VAT rate as a vital measure for the long-term, sustainable recovery of Irish tourism. - Email, Targeted social media activity on twitter highlighting measures and supports required to assist tourism businesses including retention of 9% VAT rate - Social Media, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2023-01-21
Intent: Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development.::Improve cost competitiveness within the economy and avoid any cost-increasing measures affecting tourism businesses.::That no new tourism accommodation taxes be introduced::Seeking an acceleration of efforts to attract additional competition into the insurance market in additional to reform in relation to Duty of Care, PIAB and legal fees::That the SUSI grant scheme be updated so that student income is not assessed when dependent candidates apply for these grants.::The introduction of a Tourism Satellite Account within the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to better inform future taxation and economic policy by providing a full economic analysis of tourism activity and its contribution across each
Details: Seeking measures to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry during recovery in response to global economic uncertainty, the energy crisis and increased levels inflation and cost of doing business
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letters highlighting the measures and economic supports required to support the long-term recovery of Irish tourism - Letter, Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to support the long-term recovery of Irish tourism - Email, Targeted social media activity on twitter highlighting measures and supports required to assist tourism businesses - Social Media, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2022-09-21
Intent: Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development.::Seeking measures to support recruitment of employees outside of EEA area including a review of the ‘Critical Skills’ job categories; prioritisation of employment permit applications from hospitality businesses::Improve cost competitiveness within the economy and avoid any cost-increasing measures affecting tourism businesses.::Targeted funding for a national hotel energy retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint throughout the sector in line with the Government’s climate action goals.::Seeking an urgent acceleration of efforts to attract additional competition into the insurance market in additional to reform in relation to Duty of Care, PIAB and legal fees::Seeking an accelera
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry and mitigate challenges during recovery post-Covid-19 and in response to the energy crisis
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letters in advance of Budget 2023 highlighting the measures and economic supports required to support the long-term recovery of Irish tourism including in response to the energy and cost of living crisis - Letter, Emails in advance of Budget 2023 highlighting the measures and economic supports required to support the long-term recovery of Irish tourism including in response to the energy and cost of living crisis - Email, Targeted social media activity on twitter highlighting measures and supports required to assist tourism businesses - Social Media, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2022-05-21
Intent: Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Seeking a revision and extension of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)::Seeking an easing of Covid-related restrictions on tourism and hospitality businesses, including hotels and guesthouses::Seeking measures as part of review of work of employment permits - seeking a review of the ‘Critical Skills’ job categories; prioritisation of employment permit applications from hospitality businesses; greater flexibility re hours worked by non-EEA students with Stamp 2l reinstatement of Working Holidays programme managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs; refunds to businesses of sums paid for permits that could not be utilised during pandemic.::Seeking support for training and recruitment in the hospitality sector.::Seeking retention of the Immigrant Investor Programme and Irish Diaspora Loan Fund
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry and mitigate challenges arising from the Covid-19 crisis
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letters highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Letter, Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Email, Highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Phone call, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2022-01-21
Intent: Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking insurance reform, including i) reform of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; ii) ‘common duty of care’ legislation; iii) promoting greater competition within the insurance industry and iv) working to attract additional underwriters to the market.::Seeking end to unfair banking policies excluding mortgage applications on the basis that their employer is in receipt of EWSS::Seeking a doubling of payments under the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme (CRSS) irrespective of the level of Covid restrictions and for the €5,000 weekly cap to be removed::Seeking a tiered payments structure and eligibility for Business Continuity and B
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letters highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Letter, Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Email, Highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Phone call, ...
Ibec
2022-01-20
Intent: Ensure awareness of the industry perspectives on Covid restrictions in the hospitality sector
Details: Drinks Industry priorities at the Hospitality & Tourism Forum for Covid-19 financial supports
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Catherine Martin, Micheál Martin, Declan Hughes, John Kelly, Michael McGrath
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Paralympics Ireland
2022-01-20
Intent: Support for sport to cope with the impact of Covid19
Details: Covid-19 Impact and support for sport - Sports Monitoring Group
Officials: Jack Chambers, John Kelly
Methods: Sports Monitoring Group Meeting 28th Sept 2021 - Virtual Meeting
Camogie Association
2022-01-12
Intent: Information regarding supports available for Camogie Association and information sharing process::Update in relation to Broadcasting Act::Information & Clarifications regarding 'Return to Sport' test events requirements and inclusion of Camogie All Ireland Fixtures in plans
Details: Matters relating Covid 19 Government Funding Support for Sport - Camogie Association
Officials: Catherine Martin, John Kelly, Jack Chambers
Methods: Emails seeking Clarity in relation to 1. Government funding for Sport (camogie)2. Update in relation to Broadcasting Act3. Information and amendments to Sport Test Events & Inclusion of Camogie Fixtures. - Email, Phone Calls seeking Clarity in relation to 1. Government funding for Sport (Camogie)2. Information regarding Sport Test Events & Inclusion of Camogie Fixtures - Phone call
Irish Hotels Federation
2021-09-21
Intent: Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking reforms in relation to insurance and personal injury claims in order to reduce the cost of insurance for businesses, including fast-tracking of the reform of the Personal Injuries Insurance Board (PIAB), and enacting of duty of care and perjury legislation and provision of the necessary resources for An Garda Síochána to address the issue of insurance fraud::Seeking end to unfair banking policies excluding mortgage applications on the basis that their employer is in receipt of EWSS::Seeking a doubling of payments under the Covid Restrictions Supports Scheme (CRSS) irrespective of the level of Covid restrictions and for the €5,000 weekly cap to b
Details: Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Graham Doyle, Eamon Ryan, Michael McGrath, Norma Foley, Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, Roderic O'Gorman, ...
Methods: Letters highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Letter, Emails highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Email, Highlighting the measures and economic supports required to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. - Phone call, ...