Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 13)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2023-09-18
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
Details: Pig Sector - Crisis in Staffing
Officials: Alan Haugh, Chris Donoghue, Clare Dunne, Damien English, Dara Calleary, David Hegarty, Declan Hughes, Dermot Mulligan, ...
Methods: Submission, Email, Social Media, ...
Irish SME Association
2023-05-09
Intent: Tax reform package, housing and infrstructure development, securing a green economy, productivity development, indigenous industrial policy reform, establishing a state security clearance regime, maintaining the public sector, protecting the social welfare system, credible state risk assessment and control.
Details: ISME Pre Budget Submission 2024
Officials: Niall Cody, Noel Brett, Orla Campbell, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
Nomad Foods Europe Ltd
2021-09-21
Intent: To reduce trade disruption to the UK market from Ireland as a result of Brexit, for Products of Animal Origin (POAO)
Details: Trade disruption as a result of Brexit - Operating challenges for food exporters to UK from production facilities in Ireland
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Simon Coveney, Leo Varadkar, Martin Heydon, Robert Troy, Thomas Byrne, Peter Burke, Sorca Clarke, ...
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting, Meeting, ...
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2021-09-21
Intent: To discuss the the importance of the two-way Irish-US economic relationship and its related employment opportunities
Details: US - Ireland economic relationship
Officials: Micheál Martin, Diarmuid Lynch, Leo Varadkar, Brian Murphy, Pearse Doherty, Ged Nash, Philip Kelly
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Ibec
2021-09-20
Intent: Ensure awareness and promotion of the National Contact Points and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (MNE).
Details: Ibec priorities for National Contact Points and Multinational Enterprises
Officials: Philip Kelly
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2021-09-20
Intent: Ibec's participation in this new initiative
Details: Trade and Investment Council
Officials: Philip Kelly, Leo Varadkar
Methods: Email, Letter, Virtual Meeting
Irish Exporters Association
2021-07-22
Intent: For the Minister and officials to incorporate IEA members views on a renewed trade and investment strategy.
Details: IEA submission: Trade and investment strategy
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Philip Kelly
Methods: Our submission followed a virtual meeting on the issue that took place on 1 July with the Trade Division within the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. All IEA written submissions are published on our website: https://irishexporters.ie/submissions/iea-submission-trade-and-investment-strategy/ - Submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2021-05-21
Intent: That the EU Commission addresses the serious contradictions and lack of policy co-ordination under the Green Deal, CAP and trade policies::To highlight why the Mercosur Trade Deal cannot progress and that the existing access granted to beef not produced to our standards, including environmental, societal, traceability and animal health and welfare must be stopped.::To highlight that of all sectors considered in the Cumulative Impact Assessment on EU Free Trade Agreements, the beef sector stands out as the most affected.::To request a meeting with the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment::To highlight to the Government and our MEPs to call out the continual undermining of Irish and EU beef farmers - Mercosur trade deal must be stopped and the existing access of substandard products closed off.::That the double standards at EU level, allowing access to our key markets for products that are not and will not be produced to the exacting standards imposed on Irish and EU
Details: Mercosur Trade Deal
Officials: Jackie Cahill, Martin Browne, Matt Carthy, Michael Collins, Michael Fitzmaurice, Joe Flaherty, Paul Kehoe, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting, Letter, ...
Ibec
2021-05-20
Intent: Support for a derogation to offset the impact of tariffs on the flour that Bread Bakers’ import from Great Britain, while other options are being explored
Details: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) - Rules of Origin and Bread Bakers
Officials: Philip Kelly, Florance Carey
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Ibec
2021-05-20
Intent: Support for Ibec submission to the EU Trade Policy Review
Details: EU Trade Policy Review
Officials: Philip Kelly
Methods: Phone call