Joseph Hackett

Joseph Hackett

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 37

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Most Recent Title
Secretary General
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Foreign Affairs
First Seen
13 January 2022
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Observed Titles

Assistant SecretarySecretary General

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Foreign Affairs

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

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Ibec

9 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Highlight the growing business and investment risks arising from the absence of a national personnel and facility security clearance capability, and to request engagement on interim solutions ahead of the establishment of the National Security Authority.

Details: Communicate business concerns in relation to national security clearance

Methods
Letter

Irish Exporters Association

15 officials
2026-05-19

Intent: Share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders on country and region-specific developments.

Details: Government Consultative Group on Trade

Methods
Called for the convening of the government trade forum on LinkedIn. - Social MediaThe IEA has attended and contributed to 3 meetings of the Government Trade Forum. These regular meetings involve government and industry stakeholders as well as many of the DPO's outlined below. - Meeting

Ibec

13 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: On behalf of business, encourage Government to: Publicly reassert commitment to openness, diversity and tolerance which are key pillars to our economic model, actively challenge misinformation, maintain and accelerate infrastructure delivery to benefit social stability and economic competitiveness

Details: Growing concern regarding Ireland's divisive public narrative

Methods
Letter

SSE plc

9 officials
2026-01-21

Intent: Pragmatic implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to the Single Electricity Market. Alignment between the EU and UK’s Emissions Trading Systems. ::EU-UK Carbon price alignment, upgrading of European energy grids, acceleration of electrification, speeding up project permitting reflected as priorities in Ireland’s EU Presidency Programme.

Details: EU Energy Agenda

Methods
EmailLetterMeeting

Intent: Outline key investment priorities to support LGBTQI+ people across Ireland, with three overarching priorities: 1) Strengthening democracy and standing up to hate; 2) Investing in healthcare for all, with a focus on older LGBTQI+ people, rainbow families, transgender healthcare, and mental health supports; and 3) Ensuring sustainability in LGBTQI+ inclusion, through long-term investment in LGBTQI+ community services.

Details: LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission

Methods
Email

Intent: To share new IoD Ireland research, which addressed the perspectives of over 363 business leaders on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union; as well as business sentiment going into 2026; and expected challenges for 2026. ::In this new research, we asked our 3,500 members, to prioritise what they feel the Government should prioritise in the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The top priorities selected included: the simplification of regulation; the enhancement of global competitiveness and resolution of the negative impact of trade tariffs; and a deeper single market, notably for energy, finance, and telecommunications.

Details: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU

Methods
A mail was issued to Minister McEntee and Minister Byrne sharing the research. - Email