Chambers Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Chambers Ireland

Date published 16 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Employment

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details COVID-19 Evaluation — refine wage-subsidy scheme design (TWSS/EWSS) to support rapid take-up, clarity for employers, and protection of jobs in future disruptions

Intended results Ensure future wage supports are timely, simple, and stable so businesses can retain staff during severe shocks

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Shane Hughes;Ian Talbot;

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

Email All Oireachtas Members

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Submission (1)

https://chambers.ie/policy_submision/chambers-ireland-submission-on-the-covid-19-evaluation/

Designated public officials lobbied

There were no DPOs directly lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area.