Micheál Martin

Increased government strategic focus on and investment in development education

Reopen construction industry

Awareness of Cork Chamber and CDF Priorities

Reactivation of the personal grooming industry and sector specific financial supports, including a permanent VAT reduction for both the hair & beauty service sector.

To communicate the challenges and concerns regarding the recovery of Dublin and the other 4 regional cities post covid-19.::To request a government policy response to assist urban Ireland responding to challenges and changes brought by the pandemic.

To begin as quickly as possible the process for appointing President for Technological University of the South East

To avoid any negative affects on young farmers as a result of delays to the overall planning process::That the Irish Government would review planning legislation to prevent repeated legal challenges against projects of strategic national importance in the context of agricultural…

To highlight the need for a sustainable and resilient recovery post pandemic.::To highlight the urban planning concept of the 15 Minute City in response to increased remote working.::To outline the challenges and concerns businesses face in becoming more sustainable.

Clarification on the Government's COVID-19 strategy in relation to 'suppression' and 'release' phases, specifically in relation to the so-called 'Zero Covid' strategies::Awareness of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine rollout on business::A more extensive social…

Understanding of business concerns concerns following the first month of the provisional application of the EU-UK TCA and the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland::The TCA and broader EU-UK cooperation work together with the Protocol to ensure its letter…

Changes are made to the exemptions to quarantine requirements under SI 44 of 2021, in order to facilitate essential commercial business travel

Awareness that Ibec welcomes the many priorities of common interest between Ibec's National Development Plan Review submission and Government’s new Rural Development Plan

Awareness that current measures impact upon a large swathe of businesses through ongoing restrictions on construction, the experience economy including retail deemed to be non-essential, food and drink services, hospitality, international travel and office-based work::A…

Ensure Subject Matter Experts can be facilitated to travel internationally to and from Ireland, following COVID-19 protocols, whilst still undertaken their critical tasks

Clarity for businesses on the reopening timetable for the coming months::Full reopening of further sectors of the economy from May 4th::Material steps to address mental health risks for those working from home::Tackle the significant constraints emerging in relation to public…