Simon Harris

Educate decision makers on Analog Devices' ongoing operations and share thoughts on R&D policy in Ireland

To highlight the opportunity for Ireland as AI drives the growth of the semiconductor sector and to encourage the government to address competitive issues to continue to benefit from this opportunity

Participate in the National Economic Dialogue

To update the DPO on the significant opportunity for the creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

To update the DPO on creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

To provide practical and financial supports that help SMEs and other businesses meet sustainability, ESG and reporting requirements without creating disproportionate administrative or cost burdens.

To strengthen enterprise-support programmes that help indigenous companies develop the capabilities, certifications, technology and market access required to participate competitively in domestic and international offshore wind supply chains.

To increase investment in research, innovation, skills and workforce programmes that support the development of Ireland's offshore renewable energy and clean-energy industries and strengthen regional capability.

Keeping government fully informed of plans for the development of a new port at Bremore.

Invited Tànaiste Simon Harris to speak on digital competitiveness and Ireland's EU Presidency priorities at Stripe HQ for an event in association with the WEF

Ensure equal opportunities in entrepreneurship - Improve women-led entrepreneurship by expanding dedicated early-stage finance and creating a single, joined-up access point for enterprise supports.

Build skills and export capacity for long-term growth - Strengthen trade supports, apprenticeships, lifelong learning and regional skills systems to support resilience and expansion.

Simplify tax, regulation and labour market access by reducing administrative burdens, modernising outdated tax rules and removing barriers to hiring and workforce participation.

Strengthen enterprise competitiveness and investment. In particular, cut business cost pressures, improve access to finance and modernise supports so SMEs can scale and invest.

Accelerate the delivery of clean energy infrastructure - Speed up renewable generation, grid, ports, storage and enabling infrastructure delivery to strengthen energy security, reduce constraints and support Ireland’s clean energy targets.