Malcolm Byrne

Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and…

To seek additional funding, supports and provisions for businesses, including Budget measures, competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding.

To submit proposals for supports for digital transition and AI adoption, and reforms of government AI policies, and to request a meeting with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on AI.

Intended outcome: Increase understanding of SME adoption of AI

That the Committee invite representatives nominated by the co-signing organisations to take part in thesession on energy affordability on December 10th.

In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.

Support for the recommendations set out in the Wind Energy Ireland Offshore Wind Action Plan, available online here: https://windenergyireland.com/images/files/web-offshore-wind-strategy-may-2025-12-page-a4-260525-am.pdf

Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.

Implement the new Planning and Development Act. ::Resourcing and support for the the implementation of the renewable energy targets set out in the National Planning Framework.::Priority for renewable energy projects in the planning system and more resources for ACP and relevant…

To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time…

Provide SMEs and start-ups with a controlled environment to test emerging technologies and streamline compliance pathways.

Advocate for regulatory simplification and harmonisation to reduce compliance burdens and support innovation.

Consolidate reporting and risk obligations across EU digital legislation to reduce duplication and administrative overhead.

Publish guidance clarifying interactions between GDPR, AI Act, and sectoral laws, with toolkits and training for SMEs.

Ringfence funding to help indigenous businesses scale and innovate in emerging tech sectors.