Peter Burke

Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns in relation to alcohol labelling regulations in light of increasing pressures on the Irish drinks industry.

Raising awareness of the potential impacts of US Administration tariffs and EU Retaliation on Northern Ireland businesses

Expressing the importance of continued investment in Shared Island initiatives such as A5 road upgrade and Narrow Water bridge

Discussion on the positive impact if a Sanitary and Phyto Standards (SPS) deal can be agreed between EU and UK

Cautioned that while hybrid and remote working have successfully reduced overall commute times for Dublin workers, particularly those living outside of the county, they do not address the underlying housing challenges that employees in the region face.

Highlighted that the prohibitively high cost of childcare in Dublin is a critical barrier to talent attraction and retention, and advocated for a reduction in costs to incentivise parents to reenter or progress in employment.

Advocated for a reduction in bureaucracy for businesses, particularly concerning new streams of labour legislation

Highlighted the challenges faced by early-stage businesses in accessing funding and advocated for a reduction in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to 20% to incentivise founders and entrepreneurs to invest in Irish start-ups

Advancing these important opportunities to grow trade, particularly post Brexit and threat of US Tariffs and other protectionist developments. Ireland must support free, open trade.

Advocated for Government to reduce bureaucracy for businesses to ensure competitiveness

Highlighted that employers are losing out on attracting top talent due to the lack of affordable housing in Dublin and called for housing development plans in the region to be delivered at pace

Highlighted that business costs have come to the fore as a leading issue for Dublin firms and called for increased supports, particularly for SMEs

(i) To support the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and not therefore dilute or reduce RPD; (ii) Ireland to take a position to maintain Regulatory Data Protection at status quo, 8 years.

Raised member concerns regarding the repayment of withholding tax

(i) To support the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and not therefore dilute or reduce RDP. (ii) To adopt a holistic approach to a life sciences strategy incorporating bench to bedside initiatives. (iii) To take account of pharmaceutical industry in…