Simon Harris

For the Government to implement appropriate policies outlined in our submission to make Ireland a more attractive place to invest in, and to strengthen the relationship both economic and political with the UK.

For The Minister to address our Conference audience and outline the Government's position in relation to their respective mandate (Trade, Finance, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Public Expenditure, Energy and Enterprise) and how this would benefit the business community in…

Inform Government of needs of Irish Exporters in formation of Budget 2026

To meet with the the Government Trade Forum to discuss IFA's perspectives on priority actions for the Forum.::To take part in discussions regarding latest developments with US tariff policy and the list of potential EU counter measures.::To highlight that the EU needs to…

Support for businesses impacted by changes in global trade

Support in raising the importance for the EU to refrain from adopting tariffs or other commercial policy measures on imports of medical technologies from the United States, for the benefit of patients, health systems and the medtech sector in Ireland

To highlight that tariffs on medicines and their inputs would increase healthcare costs for patients and increase the cost of producing medicines, reducing the competitiveness of pharmaceutical manufacturers that drive innovation. Globally integrated supply chains for medicines…

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.

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

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 views of Irish exporters are included in Gov policy when it comes to global trade relations. Share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders on country and regional specific developments.

Irish Distillers’ advocacy efforts sought to secure a favourable trading environment for Irish whiskey

To remove dairy products from the draft list of EU countermeasures prepared in response to US trade tariffs.

Call on Government to commit to ratifying the CETA and Mercosur Free Trade Agreements.

UK regulatory alignment in terms of the Border Target Operating Model, the Single Electricity Market and the Veterinary and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement