Ibec

Lobbying Organisation Ibec

Date published 19 Sep, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2016 to 31 Aug, 2016

Specific Details Medical devices priorities for government

Intended results Make Ireland’s healthcare infrastructure world class by adopting the latest information systems, newest innovations and best in class business models. Promote a culture of innovation leadership within the Irish healthcare system by rewarding clinical research underpinned by world class facilities. Incentivise clinical-industry engagement to support commercialisation of novel innovations. Reduce healthcare costs by adding value by changing the procurement process to promote long-term results over short-term costs and ensure SMEs can engage in the tendering process.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Sinead Keogh, Director, IMDA

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)

Minister Simon Harris spoke at IMDA/RCSI Clinical Innovation Conference on the 14 June 2016 in Dublin. IMDA presented its priorities for government and the health system to Minister Harris as part of the meeting pack.

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.

Richard Bruton Minister (Department of Education and Skills)

Jim Breslin Secretary General (Department of Health)

Simon Harris Minister (Department of Health)