Wexford Chamber of Industry & Commerce

Lobbying Organisation Wexford Chamber of Industry & Commerce

Date published 12 Sep, 2018

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2018 to 31 Aug, 2018

Specific Details A number of issues were raised at a meeting with Michael D'Arcy TD regarding Rosslare Europort, Brexit, IDA Investment in Wexford, N11 completion, SE University, 9% VAT rate, Secondary School requirements, Loretto School completion of works and opening, Minimun Wage, Broadband roll-out for Wexford, Investment for fisheries, and tourism.

Intended results Feedback on action being undertaken by the minister at present and further actions required to gain future investment for Wexford. Wexford Chamber aim was to highlight specific issues and create awareness of the Wexford business community needs.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Enda Kavanagh, CEO, Wexford Chamber

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)

There was 1 meeting in Wexford Chamber on 1st June 2018 with Michael D'Arcy TD. Apologies Niall Reck Wexford Chamber President, Graham Scallan Wexford Chamber Vice President

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.

Michael D’Arcy Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)