John Newman

Intent: To communicate Amgen's perspective on policy conditions that support innovation, investment, advanced manufacturing and high-value employment, and to contribute to transatlantic dialogue on life sciences competitiveness.

Details: Participation in a multi stakeholder life sciences roundtable on EU and Irish policy issues affecting the sector's competitiveness

Intent: To contribute to discussions, in the context of Ireland’s EU Presidency, on the EU Biotech Act and related health-policy initiatives and their potential contribution to life-sciences innovation, research, clinical trials and healthcare outcomes in Ireland and Europe.

Details: Engagements on life-sciences policy, innovation and competitiveness in Ireland and Europe

Intent: Communicate priorities for the Irish financial services sector including Ireland's Presidency of the European Council, the EU Savings and Investment Union including Personal Investment Accounts, timely utilisation of the National Training Fund surplus to upskill the workforce, and highlight the importance of Ireland's Women in Finance Charter.

Details: Priorities for Ireland's financial services sector

Intent: Ensure sustained growth of Ireland's Life Sciences ecosystem via National Strategy.

Details: Inter-Ministerial Meeting convened in Royal College of Physicians

Intent: Provide an update to John Newman, Assistant Secretary, on the National Life Sciences Strategy.

Details: National Life Science Strategy Outreach

Intent: Exchange views and share experiences on competitiveness in the EU, global markets and supply chains.

Details: Meeting at Apple Park at the request of Minister Peter Burke as part of a visiting delegation to discuss various issues.

Intent: Introduction and discussion on policy and setting up meetings for January

Details: Introduction and discussion on policy

Intent: Communicate the importance of key transport infrastructure and links, and get an understanding of related timelines and progress

Details: Meetings to discuss public transport infrastructure plans and transport links in Cork

Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities and update on operational challenges and opportunities

Details: Meeting to discuss the EU simplification agenda, and implementation of EU legislation (EU Digital Markets Act, and Audiovisual Media Services Directive)

Intent: To support the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and not therefore dilute or reduce RDP.::To include medical devices in Regulatory Sandboxes. ::Government to take strategic, integrated approach to address pharmaceutical industry concerns across diverse areas.

Details: EU Commission proposed revision of the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and related matters, with particular attention to intellectual property rights provisions, competitiveness and regulatory affairs.