Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
Advocated for the transition to a single permit model to reduce complexities within the Employment Permit System and bring Ireland in line with EU standards.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Peter Burke
- Constituency / panel
- Longford-Westmeath
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (2025-06-02 → current)
- Office
- Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
- 5
- Declared items
- 1
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 2693
- Lobbying returns
- 8
- SIPO donation records
- 70%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
297 of 422 divisions
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Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
Called for better coordination between the Departments of Enterprise and Justice to make the Employment Permits system more efficient and ensure that businesses can secure international, skilled talent.
Lobbying return by Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Ensure understanding of business position on the Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill, 2025
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Ensure understanding of business position on matters including the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive, Quality Jobs Framework, Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Murray
EmploymentIntended results
To build awareness of M&S in Ireland and to raise awareness of key issues within the retail sector.
Lobbying return by Hume Brophy
EmploymentIntended results
Minister awareness of ongoing sectoral industrial relations.
Lobbying return by Teachers' Union of Ireland
EmploymentIntended results
Advising the Minister of the ICTU position re the minimum wage
Lobbying return by SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union
EmploymentIntended results
Restored Funds to Private Sector Pension Schemes as Exchequer Surpluses Are now the order of the day
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
Highlighted the inconsistent processing speeds across departments for employment permits and visas, and called for stronger cross-departmental coordination to deliver a faster, more efficient end-to-end system.
Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union
EmploymentIntended results
The letter urges the Minister to ensure Ireland’s upcoming national action plan on collective bargaining is worker-focused by incorporating Fórsa’s proposals, including ratification of ILO conventions, stronger legal rights for collective bargaining and union activity, and…
Lobbying return by Unite the Union, Ireland Region
EmploymentIntended results
To see the publication of a government Action Plan to promote collective bargaining as required by the EU directive on Adequate Minimum Wages.
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
Implementation of Adequate Minimum Wages Directive and promotion of Collective Bargaining.
Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
EmploymentIntended results
To encourage the ministers to delay further increases to the minimum annual remuneration thresholds for the Irish Employment Permit System due to concerns that it would cause issue in filling vacant jobs.
Lobbying return by Employment & Recruitment Federation
EmploymentIntended results
For government to review and address the rising costs that are causing major concerns and challenges to businesses as a result of government regulation.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Employment & Recruitment Federation" has no legal form. "EMPLOYMENT & RECRUITMENT FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 202708) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
EmploymentIntended results
Highlighted that hybrid and remote working practices are working for firms and staff, but cautioned that they are not a panacea for wider labour market issues, such as the lack of affordable housing in Dublin