Peter Burke

Highlighted the business community's lack of confidence in the new Government to deliver on its commitments outlined in the Programme for Government

To seek clarification on the Programme for Government’s position regarding ongoing public investment in innovation infrastructure, specifically whether initiatives such as the NDRC align with stated commitments to support entrepreneurship, regional development, and early-stage…

Lobbied Minister Peter Burke T.D. for increased recognition for solid biomass in industrial heat decarbonisation policy, which falls under the remit of his department. Highlighted the need for swift Government action to tackle the challenge associated with non EU sourced…

To introduce new Ministers to J&J and highlight its positive contribution to public health and the Irish economy.::To advance the adoption of a holistic national strategy for the life sciences sector, aiming for benefits both to public health and economic development.::To…

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality…

Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Introduce incentives for investors to catalyse apartment construction Extend existing permissions and legislate to prevent refusals based on outdated settlement numbers Expedite zoning reforms and Local Area Plan updates Suspending progress on ZVS/LVS legislation pending further…

Ensure awareness of food industry priorities related to competitiveness, energy costs, innovation, EU Single Market, international markets, food waste, nitrates derogation, Agri-food Regulator powers, labour and the Experience Economy.

To communicate industry perspectives about various issues impacting the small business community, particularly rising business costs.

Ensure understanding of Irish Whiskey companies' position on change in US trade policy Ensure commitment that spirits sector be removed from unrelated tariff dispute

To ensure Government understanding of current challenges facing meat sector, including Mercosur, declining suckler and sheep herds, water quality improvement, securing work permits, competitiveness

For the Minister for Enterprise to meet with Irish Medtech and BioPharmaChem Ireland to discuss industries joint ambition for the strategy.

Appeal to Irish Government to support the exclusion of medical technologies (and inputs to medical technology products) from any reciprocal EU tariffs.

Appeal to EU Commission and the US to agree a 'zero for zero' tariff regime for medical technologies and inputs to medical technologies.

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…