Adviser to MinisterCouncillorSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor
Observed Public Bodies
Department of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and MediaDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County CouncilThe Office of Public WorksWicklow County Council
Intent: To include bookshops in the Culture Card and include booksellers in taskforce to progress its implementation.To increase funding for school libraries and ensure that some funding is ringfenced for spending in local bookshops.to increase funding for Foras na Gaeilge and ensure funding is ringfenced for Áis to fully support Irish language literature. To reform the commercial rates system and commit to monitoring its support of SMEs in town centres.
Details: Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.
Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development
Meeting with the DPO Patrick O'Donovan to discuss support of the regional audiovisual industry and the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum. - Meeting
Intent: Reinstating the Section 481 Regional Film DevelopmentUplift::Establishing a dedicated Regional Producers Fund::Empower Agency for Regioanl Stakeholders::Enhance Section 481A Digital Games Tax Credit::Double Discretionary Funding for Games
Details: Budget Submission on behalf of the Western AV Forum
Detailed submission on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum supporting a holistic, consistent, and sustainable strategy for development of the Regional AV sector. - Submission
Intent: Sufficient allocation to ensure fair distribution of public funds
Details: Funding for Coimisiún na Meán Schemes and sufficient Departmental Funding for Government, semi-State and Local Authority advertising to ensure equitable allocation to trusted public service content providers so that all readers and audiences are reached
Emails to all relevant DPOs - EmailFollow up calls after emails, requests for meetings, calls about the substantive issues - Phone callMeeting with Minister O'Donovan, departmental staff and advisers - Virtual Meeting
Intent: Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors
All Oireachtas members, special advisors, Department officials - EmailConversation with An Taoiseach at Irish Times business awards - Informal communicationPhone call
Intent: Introductory meeting to discuss Vodafone's ongoing commitment and programme to invest in Ireland, post-Storm Éowyn network recovery, satellite connectivity, and to provide an overview of key challenges and areas of policy interest related to infrastructure delivery, Ireland and the EU's competitiveness.
Details: Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland
