Michael McDowell

Support of proposed amendments to HEA Bill 2022

To inform of ICCL's positioning on the Judicial Appointments Bill.::Suggest amendments to the legislation.

To highlight concerns on: gaps in the proposed exemption in respect of protection for achitecturally sensitive sites, their potential to drive vacancy; the potential impacts to bats as a protected species together with their breeding and resting places, and impacts to certain…

Simply briefly noted that similar issues might arise in these provisions ito the concerns Planning and Development ( Exempted Development ) Regulations - SI 75/2022 - for eg in respect of impacts to bats and their breeding and resting plances and nests of certain bird species…

Amendments to the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022 that will avoid the reduction of existing protections for Irish whistleblowers and ensure compliance with Article 25.2 of the EU Whistleblowing Directive.

Support to Lobby Tesco Ireland Ltd

Giving inside to the structure of Self catering in Ireland::Highlight the importance of Self Catering in Ireland - bringing employment to the areas::Bringing clarity of the position that self catering has in Ireland

Sharing views on proposed legislation on gambling, gaming and lotteries regulation

To encourage speedy passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas and to affirm the support of I.A.T.A. for the main points and purpose lof the Bill.

To support Ireland's progress towards the 2030 agenda by engaging further with the SDGs and policy proposals on how to implement them at local and national level.

To highlight how persistent excise increases on tobacco products are driving Irish smokers towards a growing black market and fuelling significant growth in smuggling activity.

To provide an update on RAS activities and initiatives in relation to the prevention of smuggling

To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.

To provide an understanding of the operations of the National Lottery and retail agents and to secure an understanding of the role of Good Causes funding in communities::To provide information on legislative, policy and regulatory developments concerning the National Lottery

To inform TDs and Senators of ICCL's Budget 2022 priorities and share our pre-budget submission.::To invite a number of TDs and Senators to attend ICCL's pre-budget event.