Peter Burke

Policy steps to be taken at the EU Competitiveness Council that deepen financial integration and improve access to finance for Irish and EU companies.

For the EU Competitiveness Council to prioritise enforcement and proportionate digital consumer measures without duplicating existing law.

For the EU Competitiveness Council to prioritise actions that remove barriers to goods integration and improve Single Market performance.

To brief the Minister on Microsoft’s achievement of 100% renewable energy matching for its global data centre fleet by the end of 2025, and to discuss Ireland’s digital and artificial intelligence opportunity, renewable energy ambitions, grid connections, planning and permitting…

Discussion and exchange of ideas

Recommending tax-related proposals to promote employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislative changes and Revenue guidance for EOTs following a meeting with Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in October 2025 and the recommendations…

Update Minister on the proposed Creemore energy storage park outside Batterstown and its relevance to government policy on energy infrastructure and its impact on energy stability in Meath

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries in the Leopardstown area of Dublin

Participation in consultative forums to support the development of a National Life Science Strategy in Ireland, including the contribution of perspectives on innovation, investment, competitiveness, clinical trials and supporting better patient outcomes.

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

To highlight issues relating to certification for low-carbon cement

The communication warned that such practices could encourage consumers to bypass Ireland’s tax and regulatory framework, increasing the risk of informal or illicit supply chains. The RRPA also highlighted concerns around reduced supply-chain traceability, weaker age-verification…

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

1. To inform the Minister and his team of the work of Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism in representing outdoor activity operators. 2. To seek guidance on how we can best tackle some of the challenges facing the sector e.g. VAT rates; insurance.