Seán Canney

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key tourism priorities for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Tourism Accommodation Lets (TAL). Setting up TAL’s that are exempt from planning & building regulations for all ISCF & Failte Ireland approved accommodation types is the solution.

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking adjustments to TBESS (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) to include LPG gas in the qualifying…

Attending the ISCF Buswell meeting for TDs / Senators & informing them the effects the STR Legislation & Planning Legislation on the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and…

Seek Government support for Clare County Council’s request for €15 million funding from the Government for the takeover of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare, stating that a decision on the approval of such funding for the Council is urgent and vital.

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

To find out what progress was being made on developing the Lakelands Brand and the intention of the government in following through on their programme for government policy that the brand would be developed.

To inform Designated public officials on the impact on job creation that the 9% rate of VAT has had on the accommodation and foodservice setor