Paschal Donohoe

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.

A smoother operation for Irish Hauliers

to brief on Covid and Brexit and make suggestions

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

The provision of appropriate and accurate information and advice to Irish hemp industry stakeholders regarding EU legislation and regulation governing the European hemp sector::Alignment between the advice provided by the EU Commission regarding EU rules and regulations…

To seek support within government for provision of enhanced funding supports for charities and to ensure effective implementation::To seek inclusion of charity shops in supports from government related to the commercial impact of Covid-19

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.

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until 2025::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates until the…

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

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

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