BiggerStage (BiggerStage)

Lobbying Organisation BiggerStage

Date published 21 Sep, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May. 2026 to 31 Aug. 2026

Specific Details The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland

Intended results To update the DPO on creation of a Global Production Hub at Troy Studios and to discuss the implementation and evolution of Section 487A.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Pat Kiely, CEO & Founder, & Jamie Macken, Director Business Development & Corporate Affairs - BiggerStage

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.

Letter (2-5)

Invitation to attend the launch of hte Global Production Hub at Troy Studios.

Letter (2-5)

To discuss how the evolution of Section 487A is critical for Ireland to remain competitive and how this will lead to further job creation.

Meeting (1)

To discuss how Limerick can become a Global Hub for television production.

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.

Patrick O'Donovan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Kieran O'Donnell Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

Maria Byrne Senator (Seanad)

Conor Sheehan TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Simon Harris Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)

Michael O'Connor Special Adviser (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)

John Moran Mayor of Limerick (Limerick City and County Council)