Dara Calleary

Redress the imbalance in regional development, countering the actual and perceived peripherality of the Northern and Western Region.::Advance the Atlantic Corridor, an ambitious programme of new road projects and upgrading existing road infrastructure linking Letterkenny-Derry…

Highlighted the need for more focus and supports for rural busiensses to ensure that these enterprises can continue to grow and develop::Discuss the work of the chamber and the policies and areas that it is focused on including networking, market building, connections, training,…

to inform TDs & Senators of major issues affecting the Retail Industry::to action a number of points to improve/solve various issues

To improve the competitiveness of the Greater Dublin Area as a place in which to invest, live, work, and do business.::To promote recognition of the Greater Dublin Area as the engine of the Irish economy and recognition of its social and infrastructural needs.::To promote…

Awareness of Cork Chamber perspective on Budget 2019 & Ireland 2040 delivery

The Society has long advocated and provided draft proposals for a rehaul of the conveyancing process. The Society sees it as an important tool to enhance property market mobility and open up the housing market

Secure delivery of a more fit-for-purpose housing market and alleviation of immediate pressures around housing shortages in Dublin::Secure investment in skills and employability, flexibility at all life stages, a dynamic labour market and smoother career transitions::Intensify…

A new enterprise stabilisation fund, to provide short-term financing support for affected companies::Direct capital, marketing and innovations support for companies reorienting into new markets beyond the UK.::Allowing companies to claim VAT as an input credit, at the same time…

Changes to workplace and other draft legislation (impacting on exploration sector) which would damage economic and business competitiveness::Increased investment for higher education::Delivery of much needed capital investment projects for the West region::Business tax reform in…

Attendance at this Annual Dinner. Some interaction with DPOs on the work of Engineers Ireland with references to our policy work including our annual publications such as Engineering 2018 (our barometer report on the profession) and also our State of Ireland report on Ireland's…

Investment in a discrete Advanced Manufacturing Centre with access to new technology and support skills development. Ensure Ireland's workforce are equipped for the jobs of the future by reviewing third level and promoting engineering and technology. Maximise opportunities and…

To communicate the concerns of Dublin's business community in relation to the implementation of the National Planning Framework and National Development Plan at Regional Authority and Metropolitan Area level.::To ensure that the National Planning Framework be kept on a statutory…

To promote the need for a National Infrastructure Commission

Meeting with a Fianna Fáil deputy in relation to the publication of our State of Ireland report. The meeting was primarily around the report's recommendations in water, waste water and flooding infrastructure.

Amazon wished to ensure Fianna Fáil spokespersons had an overview and an understanding of AWS’ operations in Ireland and the opportunities for further growth.