Business Objects Software Limited (SAP Solutions)

Lobbying Organisation Business Objects Software Limited

Date published 14 Sep, 2023

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details General engagement on strategy and investment

Intended results Share SAP strategy in helping the World Run Better and improving People’s lives and how SAP Ireland contributes. Highlight the importance of Research and Development in the digital economy and future areas of possible investment including sustainability and the Green Ledger. Need for continued investment in technology skills and availability of incentives to support software development Request for official level contact to follow up on current EU legislative proposals.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Domink Asam

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)

This was a general meeting during the Minister's Trade mission to Germany

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.

Simon Coveney Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Nicholas O'Brien Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)