South Dublin Chamber

Lobbying Organisation South Dublin Chamber

Date published 19 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area EU Affairs

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Business Focus on Irish EU Presidency

Intended results A strong focus from Ireland which is hosting the EU Presidency on competitiveness and trade

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Peter Byrne

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)

Met with An Taoiseach whilst attending a meeting in the Dail. It was an informal meeting with representatives of the EESC and South Dublin Chamber

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.

Micheál Martin Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

John Lahart TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)