Michael O’Connor

Intent: To update on the progress of the LOI Academies Investment Programme

Details: LOI Academies Investment Programme

Intent: To communicate key considerations of the creative sectors during the pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026.::To discuss the Government’s plans in the cultural space during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.::To highlight key concerns with respect to AI, copyright, licensing & transparency.

Details: Meetings with IRMA & international colleagues

Intent: To secure a meeting between members of The Bar and parliamentary party members and officials to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid.

Details: Invitation to meet with members of the Bar of Ireland to discuss various legal reforms currently underway

Intent: To provide information and analysis of the Digital Omnibus package from the perspective of the creative sectorsTo provide constructive input from Irish and international colleagues in advance of Ireland beginning its Presidency of the Council of the EU

Details: Meetings and requests for meetings with special advisers to the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport

Intent: For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd t/a Domino’s Pizza will have on the work and delivery of sport and physical activity in Ireland. Sector specific guidance for episodic roles in the sport sector as well as training & resources to implement changes.

Details: Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers

Intent: Assistance to fund the establishment of Professional Women’s Provincial Teams over the next 3-4 years::Assistance to fund the Appointment of Pathway Coaches in Connacht, Munster, and Ulster over the next 3-4 years

Details: Pre budget submission

Intent: Engagement with Ministers and key officials to provide update on the Aviva Stadium, its role as a national asset and stadium lifecycle.

Details: Update on the Aviva Stadium

Intent: Introduction of newly elected OFI President. To provide an update on develpments in Olympism, both in national and intenational spheres.

Details: Meeting wirth Minister and Department Personnel

Intent: To secure the viability of the Post Office Network in Ireland

Details: Post Office Network

Intent: To ensure there was a broad understanding of business priorities ahead of the General Election and that these priorities were reflected in political party manifestos.

Details: Ibec's manifesto policy proposals