An TaoiseachAn TánaisteMinisterMinister of StateTDTaoiseachTánaiste and Minister
Observed Public Bodies
Department of DefenceDepartment of EducationDepartment of Education and SkillsDepartment of FinanceDepartment of Foreign AffairsDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceDepartment of HealthDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Public Expenditure and ReformDepartment of the TaoiseachDáil Éireann, the OireachtasThe Office of Public Works
Intent: • First, the need to deliver regulatory simplification.• Second, the need for the EU to fully mobilise the Single Market .• Third, the need to ensure a level playing field for SMEs.• Fourth, the need to provide energy resilience and affordability for SME competitiveness. • Fifth, the need to ensure digital sovereignty for SMEs. • Sixth, the need for affordable access to finance for SMEs.• Lastly, the need to understand that SMEs are a key factor in economic resilience
Details: Key priority areas for SMEs ahead of the EU leaders' summit in February 2026
Intent: Ensure Ireland remains vocal against tariffs/ retaliatory tariffs on medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients; Ensure Ireland understands potential impacts of MFN policy and recognises the need for Ireland (and Europe) to appropriately value innovation closing the gap between Europe and the US; in Ireland specifically the Framework Supply Agreement and RSV immunisation
Details: Geopolitical polices in relation to tariffs and Most Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing
Intent: To discuss with the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris (with IDA participation) the need to strengthen vaccine confidence, Ireland’s pro innovation policy environment, improve access to medicines, and elevate cardiovascular public health priorities across the EU, together with reaffirming MSD’s 50-year partnership with Ireland.
Advocating for continuation of Patronage of Charity and visit in early 2026 - EmailEngagement requesting support from Defence Forces for ONE activities - Informal communicationMeeting advocating for support regarding expansion of services - Meeting
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - EmailInformal meetings at events/awards functions. - Informal communicationLetters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter
Intent: To express the Chamber’s strong support for the Athlone 2040 project, an ambitious plan to grow Athlone into a sustainable, 100,000-population, 15-minute green city by 2040. We sought to reinforce political backing for the initiative, highlight its potential for economic and community transformation, and encourage continued commitment and investment from national and local representatives.
Intent: To seek meetings with Government Representatives to discuss subject contained in the Pre Budget Submission which includes funding issues. Meetings held with TD's & Senators regarding our Pre Budget Submission
Meetings held with the following regarding our Submission at Leinster House/Event or via Teams Meetings Norma Foley, Hildeguard Naughton, Simon Harris,Keira Keogh Claire Kerrane, Linda Nelson Murray, Sean O'Fearghail, Roderic O'Gorman, Ruairi O'Murchu - Submission
Intent: Awareness of Social Justice Ireland's assessment of Budget 2026.
Details: Invited all Oireachtas members to the launch of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique on 8th October 2025. A copy of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique was sent to all Oireachtas members following the launch. .
Email to Minister Dara Calleary regarding the indexation of Social Welfare Rates to average earnings. - EmailEmail to Taoiseach and Tánaiste with a copy of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique - EmailEmail with a copy f Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique to Chair of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight. - Email
Intent: To invite the Minister for Finance to address the Chamber’s Pre-Budget Breakfast in 2026, providing an opportunity to brief local businesses on national fiscal priorities, engage directly with the business community, and discuss key economic issues ahead of Summer Economic Statement and Budget 2026.
Details: Invitation to Minister for Finance to speak at Pre Budget Breakfast
