Micheál Martin

Ireland changes its position to support the TRIPS waiver at the WTO.

Highlight the inflation concerns that have developed out of the trade disruption that arose from Covid-19

Increased Government supports to mitigate effects of Covid-19 closure on the Dublin licensed trade, and the reopening of Dublin pubs::Development of an efffective long-term solution to allow the licensed trade to trade safely and sustainably

Government/ Shareholder support for daa International business development in Saudi Arabia

To inform the Taoiseach of the frustration & anger felt by the trade during a number of meetings held with various Dept. Officials between Wed 20th Oct & Fri 29th Oct. The new regulations were finally published at 12.52pm on the 29th despite being in law since midnight on the…

We are calling for customers to be able to use the bar counter and eliminating the need for table service and social distancing. Return to full late trading hours and a date for the re-opening of late bars/nightclubs in the announcement on 31st August.

There has been mixed messaging regarding the re-opening of indoor hospitality on July 5th leaving the final decision until July 2nd. This is totally unacceptable and shows no respect to either the publicans or their employees. Staff must be re-engaged and retrained, stock much…

The VFI believe the 105 minute time limit should be removed and customers should be allowed be served at the bar counter when indoor service resumes on July 5th. We further believe that given more people will be vaccinated at the beginning of August more restrictions should be…

Urging Ireland to reject the CETA Trade Agreement

Increased Government supports to mitigate effects of Covid-19 closure on the Dublin licensed trade, and the reopening of the Dublin trade

Ensure awareness of the economic importance of Ireland of the swift ratification of CETA by the Oireachtas, as highlighted in an episode of the Ibec Voices podcast

Ensure understanding of the impact of prolonged restrictions on the retail sector

Ensure awareness of the logistics and practicalities on cross border trade in regards to MUP for retailers::Understanding of retailer's concerns on the issue

Phased reopening of the retail industry

The new proposals will reduce the cost of claims by just over 50% which is not sufficient to bring us in line with the EU norm. We are calling on the Minister & Sub Committee on Insurance Reform to ensure action is taken to reduce the cost of claims by 80%. Insurance is one of…