Emer Higgins

1. Introduce the Irish Franchise Association and highlight the voluntary work we do to promote ethical franchising. 2. Highlight the significant contribution our members make to job creation across the island. 2.. Reposition the perception of the franchise sector as a jobs…

Support for retailers.

For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease…

Recommending the introduction of a framework for EOTS in Ireland and any related changes to the taxation legislation for EOTs in Ireland similar to the EOT UK tax regime and seeking support for the introduction of such framework.

Financial Services Ireland's proposal for a National Fintech Hub Innovation Space, which outlines what FSI believes are the requirements for a National Fintech Hub Innovation Space.

Ensure a more coherent approach to business competitiveness across government::Secure government support for decarbonisation of industry::Raise the sector's concern with infrastructure and planning delays

Ensure understanding of business position on collective bargaining, Budget 2025 and employment legislation

Ensure understanding of business concerns regarding draft text of the Bill

Meeting with Minister Higgins at the Danone Supply Point in Wexford to share an overview of the Danone business in Ireland, manufacturing footprint, key sustainability initiatives and B Corp status.

To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.

To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.

That the proposed change, and any final decision on future thresholds, would not be implemented pending further consultation with industry.

Speedier response to call-outs by retailers on retail crime, and apprehension of offenders

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

To highlight the role bookshops play in their local communities and to recommend supports which would help secure the future of bookshops and by extension, local towns.