John Cummins

Fine Gael · Waterford

Activity on Economic Development and Industry — 29 events (29 lobbying · 0 questions · 0 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-19
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 6 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Ireland’s offshore wind expansion represents a major economic opportunity
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
  • Support for Micro/Small indigenous businesses which make up 99% of our business environment. Ireland's economy is dangerously over-dependent on a small number of multinational corporations we need to better empower indigenous businesses to be resilient
  • AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
• 2026-01-21
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  Ibec 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
  • Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
• 2026-01-20
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  Value Retail Dublin Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Challenges and opportunities facing Kildare Village and Ireland’s retail and tourism sectors
• 2025-10-07
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 3 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Competitiveness is challenged with red tape and complex criteria & paperwork
  • Grant schemes (EI, etc.) still tied to employee headcounts – outdated in the era of contractors, freelancers & hybrid models
  • Housing grants are unintentionally hollowing out Dungarvan’s commercial heart. Ground-floor business premises are being lost to residential use.
• 2025-09-20
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  Intel Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Introductory meeting for Minister Cummins with the Intel Leadership team and to tour the Intel campus
• 2025-09-19
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  Ibec Economic Development and Industry

  • Highlight potential impact of proposed regulation for the Experience Economy sector.
• 2025-09-19
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  IBM Economic Development and Industry

  • Jobs Announcement with IDA - Waterford software development team
• 2025-09-19
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  Dooley's Hotel Economic Development and Industry

  • Hospitality Issues
• 2025-09-19
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  Value Retail Dublin Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Challenges and opportunities facing Kildare Village and Ireland’s retail and tourism sectors
• 2025-09-19
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  Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • To engage key stakeholders on importance of government supports for business
• 2025-08-29
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  Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Limerick Chamber Launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026 and circulated to relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
• 2025-05-21
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  Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Letter to Minister John Cummins
• 2025-05-21
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  Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry

  • Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec 3 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Investment, housing and infrastructure priorities for the South East region
  • Small Firms Association on rising costs
  • Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
• 2025-05-20
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  Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry

  • Strategic Operations in Ireland
• 2025-05-20
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  Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Offshore wind development
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 5 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test and increasing access to finance. "
  • "The need for the new Government to ensure a sustainable and resilient future by taking climate action, diversifying the energy mix, securing sustainable childcare funding, investing in skills development, defending our critical national infrastructure and promoting business innovation. "
  • "The need for the new Government to foster thriving towns and cities. This includes enhanced garda resourcing; tackling vacancy and dereliction; investing in community infrastructure, supporting retail and hospitality businesses; and enhancing the role of Local Government. "
  • The need for the new Government to build strong international partnerships with the EU, the UK and the rest of the world.
• 2025-05-16
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  ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Invite to store opening
• 2025-04-22
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • • Infrastructure investment to bring energy ashore at Waterford—grid capacity, ports, and planning readiness are all essential. • A commitment from Government to actively support Waterford’s inclusion in the offshore wind buildout—not just as a zone on a map, but as a strategic energy hub
  • Call to Review Grant Criteria Based on Employee Numbers and include freelancers & contractors when considering company size
• 2025-04-17
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • • Infrastructure investment to bring energy ashore at Waterford—grid capacity, ports, and planning readiness are all essential. • A commitment from Government to actively support Waterford’s inclusion in the offshore wind buildout—not just as a zone on a map, but as a strategic energy hub
  • Call to Review Grant Criteria Based on Employee Numbers and include freelancers & contractors when considering company size
• 2025-03-04
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  Irish SME Association Economic Development and Industry

  • Making known the ISME policy priorities for the program for government
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
• 2025-01-21
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  Ibec Economic Development and Industry

  • Business priorities for the South-East
• 2025-01-21
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  Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
• 2025-01-20
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 2 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Essential Infrastructure Development:
  • Fostering Thriving Towns and Cities:
• 2025-01-20
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  Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Programme for Government Submission 2025
• 2025-01-20
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  The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry

  • Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
• 2025-01-16
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  County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Economic Development and Industry

  • Decisive government action on Waterford Airport development before dissolution of the Dáil.
• 2024-12-20
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  Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 3 returns Economic Development and Industry

  • Cost of Doing Business:
  • Protecting Ireland’s Competitive Advantages:
  • . Evolving Business Demands (Sustainability & Digitalisation