Relevant Matter
Zoning or development
Public Policy Area
Economic Development and Industry
Period
1 Sep, 2023 to 31 Dec, 2023
Specific Details
"Building Better Business" event hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo, presented a valuable opportunity for the local business community, to engage with Ministers, addressing sustainability and digitisation, crucial for the long-term success and resilience of businesses, especially for SMEs. Government play a pivotal role in creating an enabling environment and providing support for businesses to navigate these complex and rapidly evolving landscapes.
Intended results
Sustainability: Incentives and Grants:
Provide financial incentives, grants, for SMEs adopting sustainable practices, renewable energy sources, and eco-friendly technologies.
Education: Develop training programs to educate SMEs on sustainable business practices, waste reduction, and environmentally friendly technologies.
Regulatory Support: Establish clear supportive regulations encourage sustainable business practices; tax incentives for sustainable initiatives and compliance assistance.
Digitialisation: Digital Infrastructure: Invest in and improve digital infrastructure, such as high-speed internet access and reliable connectivity, SMEs have the necessary technological foundation for digitialisation.
Training: Develop training programs to enhance digital literacy among SMEs.
Financial Support: Offer financial support and incentives for SMEs to invest in digital technologies., grants or low-interest loans for the adoption of digital tools and solutions.
Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity
Margaret Downey Martin
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.
Event / Reception (1)
Building Better Business roadshow, hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo. Attended by Chamber representatives Tracey Glacken, Niamh Ryan, Hugh Rouse.
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)
Dara Calleary
Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)
Alan Dillon
TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)