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Society of the Irish Motor Industry
Taxation
- Budget Submission - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2023 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2023.
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Cuala Senior Care Limited
· 2 returns
Health
- Home care matters
- Spoke to TD regarding challenges facing Home care
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Cisco International Limited
Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting and high level discussion on Ireland's digital transformation and digital skills development.
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Irish Venture Capital Association
Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2023 - Opt in for new entrants to Irish pension scheme to funds investing in Irish SME'S
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Engineers Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with a Minister of State
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Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing information on J&J activities in Ireland and discussion of life sciences sectoral strategy for Ireland
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Takeda Products Ireland
Health
- Introduce Takeda operations in Ireland
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Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking
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Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Health
- Forum, 'The Future of Medicines'
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Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Employment
- Negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- SME & State Bodies Group Meeting
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Irish Cancer Society
· 2 returns
Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- The 'Right to be Forgotten'
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Alliance for Insurance Reform
Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
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Scale Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
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Chambers Ireland
Trade
- To seek more co-ordinated support for Chambers of Commerce international activities
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Irish Concrete Federation
Taxation
- Defective Concrete Products Levy - Budget 2023
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Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company
· 2 returns
Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
- Player Protection and the National Lottery
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The Irish Academy of Engineering
Energy and Natural Resources
- Issue of the Irish Academy of Engineering report "Restoring Confidence in Ireland's Energy Supply"
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Irish Hospital Consultants Association
Health
- Pre-budget submission concerning the 2023 health budget on increased capacity and resourcing needs of acute hospital and mental health services, recruitment and retention of consultants, and clinical indemnity.
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Coca-Cola Ireland
· 2 returns
Economic Development and Industry · Environment
- To provide TDs from Mayo constituency with an update on Coca-Cola System business priorities including local economic contribution, forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme, and social impact programmes
- Real Talk public forum organised to discuss how to common sustainability goals can be reached among industry, NGOs and government.
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Front Line Defenders
Economic Development and Industry
- Draft EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive
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Screen Composers Guild of Ireland
Arts
- Introduction of AVMS levy as part of Audiovisual Sectoral Group within Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill
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RGDATA
Banking and Financial Institutions
- Reform of PIAB to include regular periodic review
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The Institute of Directors Ireland
Trade
- More support is needed for information and clarity around EU legislation relating to ESG, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
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Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- Urban Renewal, Rail and Road infrastructure, Regional Hospital, IDA policy
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Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 8 returns
Environment · Finance · Taxation
- Climate Action Act - Impact of Sectoral Emissions Ceiling for Agriculture
- Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Residential Zoned Land Tax
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to support Climate Action
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers through Brexit
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- IFA Budget 2023 Submission - Agri Taxation
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Vodafone Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion to provide an overview of how Vodafone are supporting SMEs on their digitalisation journey, through development of dedicated resources and supports, and the opportunities to support Government policy in the area.
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Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd
Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting ahead of the Microsoft Envision Conference to discuss the enterprise environment and potential for digital to drive a sustainable and successful economy.
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The Wheel
Community
- The Wheel attended the Fine Fail Ard Fheis and spoke with a number of TDs and Senators about current issues facing the community and voluntary sector.
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Zoom Communications
Economic Development and Industry
- To express support for National Digital Strategy
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Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- To provide a general update on company’s sugar reduction efforts, community programmes and progress towards World Without Waste goals.
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Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
Employment
- Letter to congratulate Minister of State Dara Calleary, TD. on his promotion to Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation
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Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation
Children and Youth Affairs
- Emails to Deputies to build support for youth work funding in budget 2023
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Friends of the Earth
Energy and Natural Resources
- Recommendations on energy crisis, energy poverty and decarbonisation
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SuperNode Ltd
Energy and Natural Resources
- R&D Energy and Climate sections of the Programme for government; Implementation of the EU Green Deal; EU Offshore Renewables Strategy
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Philanthropy Ireland
Community
- Pre budget submission seeking advancement of Philanthropy Policy and relevant supports for activation of policy
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Cannabis Industry Council (Ireland)
Trade
- On policy relating to cannabis specifically as it affects the cannabis industry
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Ballina Chamber of Commerce
· 2 returns
Community · Economic Development and Industry
- Christmas lights and the lack of clarification on the status of the Christmas lighting in the run up to Christmas.
- Quarterly meeting with Minister Dara Calleary to discuss updates and economic progressions of projects and future development of Ballina Co Mayo
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Family Carers Ireland
Budgetary matters
- meeting of the oireachtas interest group on Family carers to discuss current issues of importance
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Ruhama
Justice and Equality
- Invite to attend conference
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Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG
Energy and Natural Resources
- Provided a covering letter and a copy of IOOA's submission to the Consultation of the Review of the Security of Energy Supply of Ireland’s Electricity and Natural Gas Systems.
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Tirlán Ltd
Agriculture
- Discussion around diversified on farm income from renewables and updating officials on the progress in the development of Kilkenny Cheese Limited
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NewsBrands Ireland
Taxation
- Reduction on VAT on print and digital newspapers
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- Data Protection Commission and Application of GDPR
- EU Articifial Intelligence (AI) Act
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Environmental Pillar
Environment
- Calling on elected representatives to support greater ambition within the negotiations with the European Commissions on the proposal for a regulation on Nature Restoration
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Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
· 2 returns
Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland’s digital policy
- Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in Immersive Technologies.
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Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
Environment
- Construction Industry Council (CIC) letter to all TDs in relation to the challenges facing the construction and wider built environment sector, including recent announcement of a concrete levy. Priorities for the industry were also addressed.
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County Kildare Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
- Lufthansa Technik Celbridge launch
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Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited
Economic Development and Industry
- Meetings with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation
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Ibec
· 12 returns
EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Communications · Budgetary matters · Food
- Ibec's priorities on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
- Founders
- Embedding the use of digital technology across the Experience Economy
- National Digital Policy
- Digital Services Act and Online Safety and Media Regulations bill Overlap and Divergence
- Business priorities for the economic growth of the West
- Shared BPCI industry strategy
- Medtech priorities for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Supporting an improved digital future for Ireland and Europe
- EU Competitiveness Council
- Public Health Alcohol Act
- SME Taskforce
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Irish Solar Energy Association
Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework.
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Irish Medical Organisation
Budgetary matters
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American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
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Trócaire
EU Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
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Google Ireland Limited
Communications
- EU and national digital regulation
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Apple Distribution International Ltd.
Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting to discuss Apple's approach to privacy, Ireland's National Digital Strategy, and the EU Digital Services Act package
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John Gallagher
Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector
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Hanover Media Strategy Limited
· 3 returns
Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meetings with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion and Digital Transformation, the Minister of State for European Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary for EU and Digital Policy.
- Request for ministerial participation at Microsoft Envision Ireland event.
- Request for a meeting with the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation.
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Horse Sport Ireland
Agriculture
- 1. Inclusion of equine farming within the successor to TAMS – the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme. 2. Industry wide upgrade to e-passporting 3. Integrity measures for production & breeding initiatives, including Anti-doping programme 4. Capital investment grant scheme for equestrian centre 5. Skillnet funding for Equestrian Skillnet 6. Increase in high performance sport allocation & participation grants 8. Increase in breeding & production supports, International Marketing
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Alcohol Forum Ireland
Education and Training
- Community campaign to ensure that schools based prevention on alcohol and other drugs is free from alcohol industry influence and funding
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Galway Chamber
Economic Development and Industry