Paschal Donohoe

To suggest measures for consideration by the Minister for Finance in order to reboot the economy and promote jobs and growth in response to the economic impact of Covid-19

Improvements to business supports programmes

To discuss the design and development of the Government Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme; and to explore the range of supports Bank of Ireland has in place for customers impacted by COVID-19, including payment breaks.

To highlight the cash flow crisis for many businesses::To outline pressing concerns in relation to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS)::To advise against a sudden discontinuance of the TWSS Scheme and highlight need for tapered withdrawal.::To highlight the need for…

To invite the Minister to address members on the State's response to the Covid-19 crisis and the impact on economic policy.::To highlight the impact of the current crisis on business conditions

To highlight the major challenges faced by the business community in responding to Covid-19.::Calling on the Government to take measures to aid businesses in balancing the capital structure that they take on and relieve the pressure on their cash flow.

To promote and energise review of available supports, and potential for development of additional measures.

That issues brought up during the meeting with the Minister would be taken into account when formulating COVID strategies/road maps

Cabinet Ministers appointed in June by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, & the newly appointed Ministers of State, were contacted by Engineers Ireland, to congratulate them on their posts and bring to their attention the broad scope of work of Engineers Ireland.::Eight of the new…

Meeting regarding July stimulus

Inclusion of innovation-driven enterprises (high-growth startups and scaleups) in structured government engagement

Certainty that the Wage Subsidy Scheme would continue past the initial deadline. Clarity around how business would reopen in Phase 2. The message that ongoing financial supports will be required to support liquidity and viability of business.

To discuss the importance of the two-way Irish-US economic relationship and its related employment opportunities in light of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Further information available at…

To encourage the review of the Capital Gains Tax.::To stress the need for the timely delivery of public transport projects for Dublin.::To highlight the need for continued business supports during the current crisis.::To upgrade the Restart Grant to boost business liquidity::To…

To discuss the importance of the two-way Irish-US economic relationship and its related employment opportunities in light of the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.