Simon Harris

To present the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland’s Pre-Budget Submission 2027 and seek consideration of its recommendations, including continued EV incentives, support for charging infrastructure, and measures addressing commercial rates affecting the EV-charging sector.

To seek clarity on the legislation and to highlight the impact the legislation may have on the car rental sector.

To inform elected representatives of Freenow by Lyft's acquisition of Lynk and Swift, and underline their continued commitment to Ireland's taxi sector.

To secure increased Regional Airports Programme funding for terminal modernisation, sustainability initiatives, operational resilience, future-ready airfield infrastructure and sustainable aviation technologies at Shannon Airport.

To establish a dedicated State-supported route development mechanism that strengthens international business and tourism connectivity through regional airports, including Shannon Airport.

To ensure the revised National Aviation Policy includes measurable objectives for strengthening regional air connectivity and recognises Shannon Airport's strategic contribution to national competitiveness and balanced regional development.

To secure the funding and Government commitment required to accelerate delivery of the N19 scheme, improving access to Shannon Airport, Shannon Airport Business Park and the wider Shannon employment and enterprise area.

To secure improved frequency, capacity and integration of bus services serving Shannon, thereby improving labour mobility, sustainable commuting and access to employment, education and Shannon Airport.

To secure Government funding to advance the planning, route selection and development of the Shannon Airport Rail Link and progress towards implementation.

To secure continued investment in walking, cycling and other active travel infrastructure that improves sustainable access to employment, services and transport connections in Shannon.

That the Disabled Drivers scheme would not be impacted by the introduction of the VAS and any review carried out would not negatively impact people with disabilities

To secure capital investment in port infrastructure capable of supporting offshore wind construction, deployment, supply-chain activity and long-term industrial growth in the Shannon Estuary.

Reduce the cost and complexity of decarbonisation. Make decarbonisation more practical and affordable through broader retrofit supports, stronger commercial EV incentives and faster delivery of lower-carbon public transport.

Called for the need to scale delivery of essential infrastructure including housing, water and wastewater, energy and grid, and transport by turning funding commitments into visible delivery through binding targets, multi-annual funding and stronger accountability.

Request to speed up the delivery of a new strategy to ensure regional connectivity is a key enabler for investment, tourism and talent attraction