Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2019-05-20
Intent: to advise all TDs of ICTU view on the implications of a no deal brexit
Details: The Implications of a No- Deal Brexit
Officials: Cecil Beamish, Seosamh Ó hÁghmaill, Fergal Lynch, Kenneth Spratt, Maurice Quinn, Seán Ó Foghlú, Mark Griffin, Paul Ryan, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-09-21
Intent: For any increases to the tourism VAT rate to be avoided::For additional funding for tourism marketing and product development to be provided::For existing policy initiatives such as the zero rate travel tax to be retained.::To address the high cost of doing business in Ireland across a range of areas
Details: Seeking supportive measures for Irish tourism to enable businesses throughout the sector to continue to invest in their product and grow visitor numbers.
Officials: Shane Ross, Kenneth Spratt
Methods: Discussion about the supportive measures required for Irish tourism to continue to grow and generate additional employment - Meeting, Letter inviting Minister Ross to investment conference and highlighting key issues facing Irish tourism - Letter
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-09-21
Intent: To seek a policy approach that ensures tourism lives up to its full potential as an engine of growth and further job creation and that tourism businesses on the ground can continue to invest in their product and grow visitor numbers.
Details: Recommendations for strategic priorities to support Irish tourism and maximise the opportunities for continued growth and job creation within the industry as part of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s strategic plan for 2017-2019
Officials: Kenneth Spratt, Graham Doyle
Methods: Policy document submitted identifying the key challenges facing Irish tourism; the important role played by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; and proposals for key strategic priorities for 2017-2019 - Submission, Emails including policy document submitted identifying the key challenges facing Irish tourism; the important role played by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; and proposals for key strategic priorities for 2017-2019 - Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-09-21
Intent: For targeted Government measures to protect Irish tourism against any negative impact arising from Brexit.::For any increases to the tourism VAT rate to be avoided::For additional funding for tourism marketing and product development to be provided::For additional support for regional tourism and business heavily impacted by seasonality::To address the high cost of doing business in Ireland across a range of areas
Details: Seeking to mitigate the negative impact of Brexit on Irish tourism and ensure the industry continues to remain competitive and achieved further growth.
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Kenneth Spratt
Methods: Meeting to discuss the risks to tourism associated with Brexit; the important role played by the 9% tourism VAT rate; Government measures in support of tourism; hotel capacity; issues facing Irish tourism - Meeting, Discussed risks to tourism associated with Brexit; 9% tourism VAT rate; Government measures in support of tourism; hotel capacity; issues facing Irish tourism including cost competitiveness - Meeting
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-09-21
Intent: For any increases to the tourism VAT rate to be avoided::For additional funding for tourism marketing and product development to be provided::For existing policy initiatives such as the zero rate travel tax to be retained.::To mitigate the negative effects of Brexit on Irish Tourism::To address the high cost of doing business in Ireland across a range of areas::For the Valuation Act to be fully implemented::For the alcohol excise to be reduced by 15%::To support hotel financial restructuring and investment in tourism
Details: Recommendations for Budget 2017 seeking supportive measures for Irish tourism to enable businesses throughout the sector to continue to invest in their product and grow visitor numbers.
Officials: Kenneth Spratt, Enda Kenny, Michael Noonan, Shane Ross, Robert Troy, Ann Nolan, Gary Tobin, Derek Moran, ...
Methods: Letters sent including policy documents calling for measure to support continued recovery and growth in Irish tourism. - Letter, Email including policy documents calling for measures as part of Budget 2017 to support continued recovery and growth in Irish tourism. - Email
Airbnb Ireland UC
2016-09-21
Intent: To have the Minister attend the launch of the new office opening and meet with leadership.
Details: Invitation to new office opening for Minister.
Officials: Kenneth Spratt
Methods: Email
Airbnb Ireland UC
2016-05-22
Intent: To create greater understanding of the value of the Airbnb host community across Ireland and ways of partnering with the hosts community and Airbnb to the benefit of towns and cities.
Details: Provided an update on economic impact and tourism figures.
Officials: Kenneth Spratt, Brendan Kenny, Gary Tobin
Methods: Met with Kenneth Spratt to provide an update on last Airbnb tourism figures and numbers as well as ways we were working to support key tourism events and campaigns.Had an introductory meeting with Brendan Kenny to provide economic impact information on our host community and discuss ways of partnering or supporting the Council's efforts. - Meeting, Provided an update on economic impact and tourism figures. - Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-05-20
Intent: For the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained at its current level
Details: Call for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained at its current level during the term of the incoming Government
Officials: Shane Ross, Micheál Martin, Michael McGrath, Simon Coveney, Paschal Donohoe, Frances Fitzgerald, Simon Harris, Michael Noonan, ...
Methods: Emails sent including policy document calling for for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained at its current level. - Email, Letters sent including policy document calling for for the 9% tourism VAT rate to be retained at its current level. - Letter
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-05-20
Intent: To delete the references to business-to-business contractual relations contained in annex III. To change the title of the Convention to reflect this focus on consumer protection, by deleting the reference to “the protection of tourism service providers”.
Details: The scope of the UNWTO Convention is too wide and should focus exclusively on the rights and protection granted to consumers. Annex II and III of the Convention, therefore, should not expand beyond this aspect and should exclusively cover the matters already governed by the existing EU Package Trave, ...
Officials: Deirdre Clune, Paschal Donohoe, Frances Fitzgerald, Kenneth Spratt, Graham Doyle
Methods: Letter
Irish Hotels Federation
2016-05-20
Intent: Unambiguously allow in the Regulation information on allergens for non-prepacked food to be provided orally upon request, provided that the consumer is made aware that the information is available.
Details: Compliance with the new Food Information to Consumer Regulation is difficult for the hospitality industry. The new requirement to provide written information about allergens present in dishes generates extra administrative burdens. This obligation acts as a disincentive to use fresh food & to change, ...
Officials: Kenneth Spratt
Methods: Email