Irish Hotels Federation

Lobbying Organisation Irish Hotels Federation

Date published 21 Jan, 2017

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Tourism

Period 1 Sep, 2016 to 31 Dec, 2016

Specific Details Promoting measures to support continued growth in Irish tourism.

Intended results Seeking support for the 9% tourism VAT rate For priority to be given to achieving a greater spread of visitors to the regions and extending the overall tourism season. Support was sought for increased funding for tourism marketing and product development Additional Government support in relation to education, training and skills - including for entry level positions.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Joe Dolan (President of the Irish Hotels Federation)

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 (2-5)

Seeking support for the 9% tourism VAT rate and for priority to be given to achieving a greater spread of visitors to the regions and extending the overall tourism season. Support was sought for increased funding for tourism marketing and product development and additional Government support in relation to education, training and skills - including for entry level positions.

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 Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)