Ibec

Lobbying Organisation Ibec

Date published 19 May, 2017

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2017 to 30 Apr, 2017

Specific Details Business priorities for the EU digital single market

Intended results Promote business priorities for the EU Digital Single Market, including: smart regulation and awareness of the positive potential of data usage; ensuring the free flow of data; a pro-investment climate in digital infrastructure to improve access and connectivity; continued investment in quality digital content for consumers; development of skills and encouragement of talent and innovation; and boosting awareness of the benefits of e-commerce.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Erik O Donovan, Ibec EU and International Affairs

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)

Questions tweeted to Minister Dara Murphy as part of a public interview with Silicon Republic (as part of Data Protection Day) reflecting Ibec priorities for the implementation of the EU Digital Single Market strategy.

Meeting (2-5)

Meetings with DoT emphasising Ibec priorities for the implementation of the EU Digital Single Market strategy (DSM).

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.

Dara Murphy Minister of State (Department of the Taoiseach)