AgTech Ireland (AgTech Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation AgTech Ireland

Date published 15 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Meeting with Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, his advisor Laura Mannion and senior Enterprise Ireland personnel.

Intended results In discussions with Minister Peter Burke and Enterprise Ireland, the AgTech Ireland Board highlighted the sector’s role in rural jobs and regional growth. Talks focused on faster policy and funding supports, building globally significant agtech companies like Halter, and expanding into emerging food-security markets while improving access to and visibility of existing supports.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity John Heslin, Lloyd Pearson

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.

Meeting (1)

Meeting with Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, his special advisor Laura Mannion and Enterprise Ireland personnel. Also attending the meeting were a delegation from the Board of AgTech Ireland.

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.

Peter Burke Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Laura Mannion Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)