Paschal Donohoe

To communicate the need for a new urban action plan in Dublin to assist the city to recover post covid-19.::To communicate the challenges that the city faces in re-opening and recovering.

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

Minister Paschal Donohoe to attend meeting with Waterford Chamber and business leaders during his visit to Waterford

To highlight the need to support the tourism sector in Dublin.::To communicate the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector as they prepare to reopen for summer.

to brief on Covid and Brexit and make suggestions

to ensure Budget 2022 addresses the needs of SME sector and Covid policy in general

Continuation of the support payment of €350 (previous level of the EWSS/PUP) vital for workforce of sector until it fully recovers. Implementation of proposed ‘scaffolding supports.

Awareness that key member CEO priorities for 2021 include: Cost of doing business; retention and upskilling of talent; Irish business environment; employee wellbeing; and, new ways of doing business::Understanding of the main business challenges as defined by member CEOs in…

SMEs are funded and supported through clustering and networking opportunities to innovate and scale, whilst doing so sustainably and regionally

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…

Awareness of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on economic competitiveness, particularly on Ireland's 'experience economy'::Understanding of the risks and opportunities presented by the OECD's BEPS (base erosion and profit shifting) process and international labour trends for…

Awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by businesses worst impacted by COVID-19::Evolution of existing supports in the context of the prolonged restrictions in order to help preserve as many businesses and retain as many employees as possible

Inclusion of investment priorities for Dublin in the revised National Development Plan (NDP)

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…

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…