Adviser to MinisterSpecial AdviserSpecial Advisor to the Tanaiste
Observed Public Bodies
Department of DefenceDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Rural and Community DevelopmentDepartment of Social ProtectionDepartment of Social Protection, Community, Rural Development and the Islands
Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships
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Intent: For the sport horse and equestrian sector to be included in any measures or subsidies introduced by the government to ease the burden of the high cost of fuel.
Details: Highlighting the impact of rising fuel costs on the sport horse and equestrian sectors.
Denis Duggan spoke with Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran at the FBD National Hall of Fame Awards on this topic. - Informal communicationEmails with letters attached were sent to Tánaiste Simon Harris, Ministers Darragh O'Brien, Martin Heydon and Sean Canney. - EmailPhone calls were made to ministerial advisers to follow up on the emails sent. - Phone call
To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry. - MeetingTo discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry. - Phone callTo raise issues around the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry + meeting requests. - Email
Intent: To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027, relating to our proposed on-trade sustainability scheme which seeks to develop a tax credit on draught kegs to reduce publicans overall costs and increases their viability as businesses.
Met Green Party to seek their support for the PO Network - Virtual MeetingMet Minister Heather Humphries and officials to discuss the PO Network - MeetingPresentation to all Oireachtas Members in the AV room, Leinster House. - Meeting
Intent: To raise awareness of the changes to the free travel scheme amongst elected representatives.
Details: Providing information about the opening of the Free Travel scheme to elected representatives; thanking them for support; and liaising with Minister Humphreys and team to publicise changes to the scheme.
Inviting Minister Humphreys to our National Conference to speak about the changes to the Free Travel scheme - EmailLiaising with Minister Advisors on launches associated with Free Travel in May and July - Informal communicationTagging Minister Humphreys in posts about the introduction of the new Free Travel scheme for those medically unfit to drive. - Social Media
