Etsy Ireland UC (Etsy Ireland UC)

Lobbying Organisation Etsy Ireland UC

Date published 28 Aug, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details Discussed Etsy’s work and seller community in Ireland, including the contribution of microbusinesses to Ireland’s SME and export ecosystem, and potential engagement linked to Ireland’s upcoming EU Council Presidency.

Intended results To support Ireland’s priorities on SMEs and competitiveness and explore opportunities for future engagement, including relevant Presidency events and a potential ministerial visit to Etsy’s Dublin office.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Laura Blanco

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.

Virtual Meeting (1)

Etsy has its European headquarters in Dublin and supports sellers in Ireland, the majority of whom are women-led, home-based microbusinesses. The discussion also covered potential opportunities to showcase Irish sellers, including through a visit to Etsy’s Dublin office and participation in Etsy’s Holiday Maker Market.

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.

Ross Church Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)