Department of Business, Enterprise and InnovationDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentDepartment of Jobs, Enterprise and InnovationDepartment of Public Expenditure and Reform
Intent: To ensure an understanding of Vodafone's commitment to identifying solutions to support Government and European industrial and enterprise strategy.
Details: Correspondence regarding the European Commission consultation on the future of connectivity, and its importance to the continued sustainability of Europe and Ireland's industrial strategy.
Intent: Seek DETE’s support to amend the Employment Permits Regulations 2017 to enable ESB Networks contractors to source additional resources where they are unable to source them from within the EEA to support us in our journey to Net Zero
Details: Skilled workers from non-EEA countries are required to augment existing skilled resources needed to achieve Ireland's and ESB Group's decarbonisation targets through to 2030 and beyond.
Intent: Convey and ensure understanding of business position and the need for government strategy oversight to ensure the sustainable and economic development of Experience Economy across all regions of Ireland.
Details: Government strategic oversight required to deliver long term economic growth of the Experience Economy in Ireland.
Intent: To highlight that a survey of pig producers showed that nearly half would be forced to consider exiting the sector if suitable employees are not available in the short-term.::To highlight that this would be a potential loss of €623m to the national economy and a potential reduction of €396m in annual exports.::To make Government aware that the Irish pig sector is facing a critical challenge as it grapples with acute shortages of skilled workers, which is negatively impacting on productivity, growth, and the overall health of the industry::To urgently seek an allocation of work permits for the sectors including pig, horticulture, dairy, and poultry. A submission has been made to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on these critical issues.::To ensure the continued sustainable growth of the Irish pig sector, collaborative efforts from stakeholders, policymakers and Government are essential, so that pig farmers can continue to source quality suitable employees for their far