Mary Hurley

Intent: Advocating on behalf of Men's Sheds for their inclusion within any new Government policy

Details: Department of Rural & Community Development - Public Consultation

Intent: Advocating for Men's Sheds within new policy

Details: Department of Rural & Community Development & Gaeltacht, Public Consultation - Vibrant Rural Places

Intent: Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports to revitalise our cities, towns and villages and ensure the long term vibrancy of Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, our Experience Economy.

Details: Policy supports required to revitalise our towns and villages which is essential for the long term viability of the Experience Economy sector.

Intent: Communicate and ensure understanding of the need for policy supports to ensure balanced regional development for Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, our Experience Economy, to ensure the sustainable and economic development of this key business economy.

Details: Policy supports required to ensure balanced regional development for Ireland’s Experience Economy.

Intent: To provide AmCham views and recommendations ahead of Budget 2026::To discuss AmCham Budget 2026 priorities with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation

Details: AmCham Budget 2026 submission

Intent: To inform elected representatives and relevant departments about the priorities for the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.

Details: The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requiremen, ... Read more

Intent: Reformation of social welfare system and Carers Allowance means test

Details: Priorities for Department of Social Protection

Intent: Inclusion of support for and investment in the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028

Details: Submission to Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028

Intent: Return of the Men's Shed Grant up to a value of €3000,00 per shed.

Details: Discussion the re-establishment of the Men's Shed Grant

Intent: Increased support for social enterprises from DRCD and DETE.::Social enterprise measures are included in Budget 2026.

Details: Supports for social enterprises.