Meath East — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 16 questions · 319 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-09-17 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 84–65

Voted for 3 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 16 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Education 9 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to identify primary schools for after-school childcare services; the up-to-date position on the review of guidelines on the use of school buildings outside of school hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47961/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance she has given to schools in 2025, to encourage school uniform swap shops to reduce the financial burden of sending children back to school. [47962/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of paying student teachers on placement in schools as part of their college degree. [47963/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of secondary school students in the State. [48175/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the approximate number of secondary school students in each year group. [48176/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of secondary school students, by county. [48177/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will implement criteria that acknowledges the service of those teaching abroad if they return to Ireland and teach here; and if, the service spent abroad will be recognised on the point scale for teachers salary, rather than being put on point 1 of the scale, disregarding their experience in a different jurisdiction. [48285/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that teachers who return to Ireland from teaching abroad find that there is no scheme for repaying public sector pension contributions (details supplied); and the steps she will take to review the situation ensuring that teachers returning from abroad have the ability to contribute to their Irish pension. [48286/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the time-bound provision; and if she will confirm that the provision will open in Q4 of 2025. [48913/25]
Social 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps he is taking to ensure schools affected by companies pulling out of contracts due to procurement criteria in the hot school meal scheme are resolved; and or if he will introduce a temporary measure to ensure these children are catered for. [48053/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which food waste is monitored in the hot school meals scheme; the latest data in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48091/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is taking to ensure that schools affected by food companies pulling out of the hot school meals scheme due to updated procurement criteria, are provided with hot meals; the interim measures in place; and when he expects this issue will be resolved, allowing all schools to avail of the free hot school meal scheme. [48314/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that rent supplement is only available to those who work under 30-hours-per-week; and if he plans to expand the criteria to 40-hours-per-week, taking into account that many people who are in need of rent supplement work a full 40-hour week. [49018/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to introduce a carbon credit scheme for quality fuels such as wood pellets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48743/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to introduce a carbon credit scheme for stoves and burners of quality fuels such as wood pellets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48744/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance his views on the potential impact of an ongoing investigation by the EU (details supplied); if he has been in contact with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to this matter; if he is in contact with the industry in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48450/25]

New lobbying 30 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- TD's and Senators attended our Oireachtas day on the 12th June and met with NHI members.
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 28th of May in Dublin.
Triple P UK Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Public policy concerning parenting and families in Ireland
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy and waste policy, including district heating, landfill levy exemptions, the EU ETS, and enforcement of EU rules on nitrous oxide canisters.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health
- Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth work funding and Budget 2026
- Youth Work policy
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Issues surrounding education equality for children with Down syndrome.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association - AI survey
- Small Firms Association Survey on AI
Chime Education and Training
- To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA and June Newsletter
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.

Gillian Toole — Independent 1 vote · 0 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 15 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Courtesy communications sent to members
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Alcohol health labels
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 134 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 134 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 79 returns Finance · Social Protection · Energy and Natural Resources · Environment · Agriculture · Taxation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow & Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- Dog Control
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farms
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Tillage Sector
- Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- Protein Crop Supports
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Aquaculture
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Biosecurity
- Protein Crop Supports
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Designated Area Payments
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief (CAT)
- Mountain Access Projects
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agri Taxation - Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Energy From Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy from Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- Agri Taxation - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme (tyres)
- Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Stock Relief - Agri taxation
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wage
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation · Housing
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Development Perspectives Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
Childhood Development Initiative Education and Training
- CDI CEO Marian Quinn wrote to Minister Helen McEntee to
Triple P UK Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Public policy concerning parenting and families in Ireland
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Budgetary matters
- Delivered Belong To's pre-Budget submission to Ministers ahead of Budget 2026.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2025
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To lobby for the introduction of specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2026
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- The Budget 2026. Representation at Oireachtas Committee.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Budgetary matters
- Engage with political representatives to discuss details of the spunout pre-budget submission, detailing the needs of young people and facilitating direct engagement between action panel members and elected representatives.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- To engage with key stakeholders on funding for oral health prevention schemes in Budget 2026
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Emails and meetings with government and opposition TDs to discuss funding for school libraries in Ireland.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth Work policy
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Minister Mc Entee and youth sector
Bookselling Ireland Trade
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
Educate Together Education and Training
- Met with Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD in Leinster House to provide an overview of Educate Together schools. Discussed growing demand, the need for new schools and patronage transfers, core management body funding, inclusion and supports for children with additional needs, and issues with school buildings and funding.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Finance
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
County Meath Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Working Lunch with European Parliament TRAN Committee
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Funding for SLT and SLTA programme
Brendan Griffin Development and Zoning
- Would the Department of Education examine if it would release lands that have been sterilized for over 20 years to allow for new housing to be provided for people.
AONTAS Education and Training
- Letter to seek recognition for adult education at the National Convention of Education
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Local Government
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
Bremore Ireland Port Development and Zoning
- eting with Helen Joseph Hiney, Paddy Teahon, Paul Fleming and Aidan Gavin (RGRE) had a meMcEntee on June 9th regarding support for Bremore Ireland Port.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Key strategic capital projects
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Uplift Trade
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
GAA Sports and Recreation
- General updates on GAA matters and progress
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Respond Housing
- Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S and A housing and fuel poverty.A multidisciplinary approach to address family homelessness.Improve outcomes in Early Learning and School Aged Care
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Drugs policy.
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission to relevant stakeholders
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- LGBTI+ Rights
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium during the summer.
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA and June Newsletter
Education for Sustainability · 2 returns Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
- Climate Literacy and Education
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Children and Youth Affairs
- "IASLT alongside colleagues from PSI, AOTI, IASW, INDI wrote to the Mnister highlight our collective concerns about the HSE’s draft Autism Assessment & Intervention Pathway Protocol and to request an urgent meeting."

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 83 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 83 returns

Cork Chamber · 11 returns Education and Training · Finance · Trade · Energy and Natural Resources · Environment · Tourism · Transport · Taxation · Housing
- A letter to the Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade calling for a deepening of cooperation between Ireland, Scotland and Wales to ensure the sharing of resources in research & development and education
- A letter sent to the Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade encouraging the promotion of Cork as a prime destination for international financial services
- An email to the Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade on the importance of trade links between Ireland, Scotland and Wales
- An email to Thomas Byrne, the Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade, on shared energy resources
- An email to Thomas Byrne, the Minister of State at the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade, on opportunities in ORE and climate action
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Trade
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Government Trade Forum
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Development Perspectives Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited EU Affairs
- Event on Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
Acumen Public Affairs Health
- Irish EU Council Presidency (Health work programme and priorities)
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Alignment of EU and UK Carbon Markets
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Meetings with public officials on Gaza's humanitarian crisis
Novartis Ireland Limited EU Affairs
- Attending a meeting organised by Hanover with the Minister for EU Affairs
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- Invite to attend the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU) Conference in Dublin
Ibec · 5 returns Trade · EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
- Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU
- Proposed EU countermeasures to US tariffs
- Priorities for Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
- Meeting with Minister Thomas Byrne
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Event on Democracy
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Communications · Justice and Equality
- To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
- To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
- To discuss the reforms required to the EU’s regulatory framework for privacy.
Chambers Ireland · 42 returns Trade · Education and Training · Finance · EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources · Communications
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening the WTO by ensuring a more effective multilateralism that caters to business needs.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening the position of SMEs in EU and global trade through a more coherent implementation agenda.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including prioritising Free Trade Agreements awaiting signature or ratification including Mercosur and CETA.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including greater focus on the openness pillar of EU trade policy by pursuing new and renewed trade agreements and improving market access for Irish companies.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including promoting higher mobility of skilled workers and improving the recognition of skills and qualifications across the EU.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including its support for a European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including promoting vocational education and training and dual study systems for apprentices and supporting the mobility of apprentices, through the strengthening of Erasmus.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including incorporating entrepreneurship as well as green and digital skills into education.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including enhancing coordination among various stakeholders, including involving the Chamber Network in education and training programme design and delivery.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including focussing on deepening the European Education Area while not calling into question Member States competences in the field of education.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including encouraging lifelong learning initiatives and reducing barriers to entering the labour market.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including following the EU Labour and Skills Shortages Action Plan to address current and future workforce challenges.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including investing in skills development, upskilling, and reskilling while improving the use and coordination of skills forecasts and skills intelligence to meet labour market needs.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including simplify the EU sustainable finance framework and effectively support small and medium sized companies.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including simplify the EU sustainable finance framework and effectively support small and medium sized companies.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including improve access to finance for sustainable projects through private investments, which also considers a step-by-step transition toward climate neutrality.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including improve access to finance for sustainable projects through private investments, which also considers a step-by-step transition toward climate neutrality.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System and implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism within a WTO-compatible framework to prevent carbon leakage and support balanced global climate efforts.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening the EU Emissions Trading System and implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism within a WTO-compatible framework to prevent carbon leakage and support balanced global climate efforts.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including simplifying regulations, speeding up permitting processes for renewable energy projects, reducing administrative burdens, and basing policies on solid data to encourage investment in clean technolog ies to support the Green Transition.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including simplifying regulations, speeding up permitting processes for renewable energy projects, reducing administrative burdens, and basing policies on solid data to encourage investment in clean technolog ies to support the Green Transition.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including securing natural gas supply and exploring the use of carbon-neutral hydrogen to ensure security of supply.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including securing natural gas supply and exploring the use of carbon-neutral hydrogen to ensure security of supply.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including securing natural gas supply and exploring the use of carbon-neutral hydrogen to ensure security of supply.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including modernising and expanding energy infrastructure like grids and storage capacities.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including modernising and expanding energy infrastructure like grids and storage capacities.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including acknowledging the role of mid-caps and ensuring a positive outcome from the revision of the EU SME definition.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including enhancing digital competitiveness through coherent legislative initiatives that foster a consolidated digital single market and promote regulatory sandboxes to encourage innovation and facilitate innovation and research.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including enhancing advisory services for GDPR implementation, and removing Single Market barriers to the introduction of digital products and services.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including guaranteeing a business-friendly consumer agenda by ensuring fair competition, a stable regulatory environment, and effective policies that enhance consumer purchasing power and protect companies against opportunistic litigation.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including prioritising fair competition by ensuring non-distortive allocation of state aid and increasing financial support to help SMEs digitalise and stay competitive.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including streamlining reporting obligations and reducing the cumulative impact of legislation such as the Corporate sustainability Reporting Directive on businesses.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including guaranteeing a regulatory pause on legislation placing reporting obligations on companies to focus on the correct transposition and implementation of existing legislation.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including diversifying funding opportunities for European businesses and improve digital and financial literacy of entrepreneurs.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including ensuring that EU policies percolate in regional and local territories with the support of the chamber network via initiatives like the Enterprise Europe Network.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening Europe’s competitive edge by enhancing intellectual property protection, investing in applied research, establishing centres of excellence, and streamlining regulatory processes with principles like digital by default and single submissions of information (“once-only principle”).
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including improving efforts to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, especially excessive reporting obligations, to preserve the competitiveness of the single market.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including reduce the growing legal complexity, correctly implementing and enforce EU legislation, upholding the principle of mutual recognition and mitigate the most pressing single market barriers.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including deepening the free movement of goods, services, people (including workers) and capital, increasing cross-border trade, and reducing fragmentation in Europe.
- Support for a referendum on Ireland’s membership in the EU Unified Patent Court.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including strengthening the EU's competitiveness and attractiveness as a business location by delivering a robust horizontal industrial policy agenda.
- To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including deepening the free movement of goods, services, people (including workers) and capital, increasing cross-border trade, and reducing fragmentation in Europe.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA and June Newsletter