Intent: Fully support progressing but need to ensure any legislation to approve CETA - the EU's Trade agreement with Canada - reflects on the implications for our obligations under the Washington Convention to which Ireland is a signatory
Details: Proposed legislation solution for Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Intent: To raise the importance of regulatory alignment, simplification and competitiveness at national and EU levels.
Details: Digital simplification and regulatory cohesion
Intent: To showcase the size and scale of the Intel campus and discuss competitve challenges for advanced manufacturing in Ireland going forward, specifically the high cost of electricity
Details: Introductory meeting for Sec Gen of the Taoisech's office with the Intel Ireland leadership team. Also included a tour of the Intel Campus at Leixlip
Intent: To discuss maritime permitting for subsea telecommunications cables with senior officials.
Details: A discussion with senior officials on maritime permitting for subsea telecommunications cables.
Intent: Highlight Ibec's campaign on AI awareness::Raise AI awareness across policy makers and enterprise. Support national efforts on AI awareness and adoption. Raise awareness of business priorities on AI.
Details: Ibec's work got smarter campaign
Intent: Highlight business priorities on digital and AI readiness in response to public consultation on enhancing competitiveness
Details: Ibec's Digital Ambition Campaign
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on the need for a substantial piece of research work on the implications of remote and flexible working on organisations and workers
Details: Proposal for research project on Remote & Flexible Working
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on matters including the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive, Quality Jobs Framework, Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
Details: Labour Employer Economic Forum Sub-Group on Enterprise,
Intent: Introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments
Details: VAT on Apartments
Intent: Inclusion of PII solutions in New Housing Plan 2025-2030
Details: New Housing Plan 2025-2030
