Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce)

Lobbying Organisation Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Date published 21 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Presidency-associated initiative for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.

Intended results The European Blue Economy & Coastal Enterprise Forum

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Colette O' Sullivan

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

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Submission (1)

On the 24th Feb and submission was made for The European Blue Economy & Coastal Enterprise Forum to be planned as a business-focused event bringing together SMEs, maritime industries, regional leaders and European stakeholders in Dún Laoghaire Harbour - The Forum aims to support cross-border cooperation, European business engagement, and dialogue on coastal regeneration, regional competitiveness and opportunities within Europe’s blue economy.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Simon Harris Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)

Helen McEntee Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)

Alan Dillon Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Neale Richmond Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)