Stripe

Lobbying Organisation Stripe

Date published 20 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Roundtable discussion hosted by Stripe on domestic policy and specifically on challenges and opportunities in the Irish technology ecosystem with startup founders, members of the Irish startup community and Stripe team

Intended results Raise awareness with the Minister about the challenges and opportunities in the Irish technology ecosystem from the perspective of Irish entrepreneurs

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Omar Kandil

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.

Email (2-5)

Email to propose roundtable and dates to the Minister and follow ups to finalise logistical details

Meeting (1)

Roundtable meeting with the Minister to discuss matters relating to the domestic 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 Coveney Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Laura McGonigle Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Chris Donoghue Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)