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The Wheel
Community
- The Wheel's 2025 pre-Budget submission was sent to all TDs, along with an invitation to the launch event. Ministers and secretary generals of relevant departments, as well as joint committee chairs, were sent specific versions of the pre-Budget submission that relate to their areas of policy. The full submission can be found at www.wheel.ie and covers a wide range of areas including health, housing, child and youth participation, climate, poverty and inclusion.
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South Tipperary Development CLG
Economic Development and Industry
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding levels for the upcoming LEADER programme
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Veterinary Ireland
Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
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Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
· 2 returns
Health
- MS Ireland launched the results of the My MS My Needs survey
- MS Ireland launched our Pre-Budget submission
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Ireland Active
Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
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Irish Cancer Society
· 2 returns
Health
- Cancer genetic services
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
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National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG
Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on 25th of June in Dublin.
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Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited
Energy and Natural Resources
- Overarching letter to Oireachtas members, specifically those in counties with Orsted presence, and other key government officials outlining key energy policy priorities
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Shannon Group plc
Transport
- Update on The Shannon Airport Group activities & highlight the importance of Shannon Airport and the opportunity to rebalance aviation landscape in Ireland
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GSK
Health
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National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
Justice and Equality
- Emailed all TDs and Senators asking them to sign a statement calling on the Iranian government to cease persecution of Baha'is, women and minorities in Iran.
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Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
Housing
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
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Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG
Tourism
- AVEA submission for consideration for Budget 2025, with the four key themes of: Accelerated Costs of Business threatening the sustainability of businesses; VAT to return to 9%; Economic value of tourism to be recognised and supported, particularly in the regions; Access to be prioritised, internationally and locally, as a key strategic tourism enabler; budgets for tourism agencies Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland to be restored to 2023 levels
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Screen Producers Ireland
· 2 returns
Arts
- email to Committee members to share SPI's position on RTE reports
- Informing members of Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media of SPI's position on regional development of Audiovisual sector
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Family Carers Ireland
Budgetary matters
- FCI Pre Budget proposal/asks
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Rare Diseases Ireland
· 2 returns
Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
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Restaurants Association of Ireland
Taxation
- Meeting with the Rural Independent Group of TDs
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Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
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ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee
Health
- Request to brief political stakeholders on Age 21 legislation
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Vulcan Consulting Limited
Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
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Insight Consultants
Health
- to encourage members of the public to exercise by way of a tax credit to join fitness clubs
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Car Rental Council of Ireland
· 4 returns
Taxation · Transport · Finance
- VAT equalisation measure for rental cars
- Publicly accessible charging infrastructure for EVs
- Affordable EVs
- Insurance reform