Joe Cooney

To provide practical and financial supports that help SMEs and other businesses meet sustainability, ESG and reporting requirements without creating disproportionate administrative or cost burdens.

To strengthen enterprise-support programmes that help indigenous companies develop the capabilities, certifications, technology and market access required to participate competitively in domestic and international offshore wind supply chains.

To increase investment in research, innovation, skills and workforce programmes that support the development of Ireland's offshore renewable energy and clean-energy industries and strengthen regional capability.

To strengthen innovation programmes supporting the development, demonstration and commercialisation of clean-energy technologies and increase Ireland's competitiveness in emerging low-carbon industries.

New jobs for Ennis area

Secure commitments to support KFC's expansion and investment across Ireland

Inform and shape the development of the Mid-West region

Policy changes in Budget 2026 which will result in increased investment in the region and support business competitiveness and job creation, with a particular focus on infrastructure projects, business supports and skills development.

The provision of immediate capital funding, either via URDF or a comparable fund, to enable the delivery of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan, with an initial focus on the delivery of Phase 1, OneShannon Hub.

Ensure sufficient funding and resources are dedicated to developing the Floating Offshore Wind sector, capitalising on the high wind speeds along Ireland's west coart.::Ensure that public and private enterprise, research institutions and skilled workers across the Atlantic…

Make monthly VAT returns standard for SMEs under a threshold (e.g. €5m t/o) with an opt-out option.::Allow SMEs to carry back 2026 trading losses for up to two years.::Increase the R&D credit rate for SMEs.::Amend entrepreneurial relief to allow for partial sales and shareholder…

Ensure sufficient funding and resources are dedicated to developing the Floating Offshore Wind sector, capitalising on the high wind speeds along Ireland's west coart.::Ensure that public and private enterprise, research institutions and skilled workers across the Atlantic…

To communicate industry perspectives about various issues impacting the small business community, particularly rising business costs.

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

Briefing event for Oireachtas members concerning US tariffs and their impact on the Irish economy, the view of business, and urge need for Ireland and the EU to negotiate resolution