Irish Franchise Association (Irish Franchise Association)

Lobbying Organisation Irish Franchise Association

Date published 20 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Potential economic supports to the Irish Franchise sector and lobbying on issues affecting our members operating in the sector, primarily rising costs of doing business, reduction of vat rate

Intended results Highlight the contribution that Business Format Franchising makes to the Irish economy and push for changes in economic supports to the sector through government policy..

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity David Killeen. CEO Irish Franchise Association

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.

Email (2-5)

Had met with Minister Neale Richmond in Jan, to highlight the importance that the franchising sector contributes to the Irish Economy.Were requested to forward a proposal to the Minister re supporting an Economic impact survey to determine the value the sector provides to the economy. With the cabinet reshuffle, we emailed his replacement, Minister Higgins, inviting her to our awards event end of April, in lieu of Minister Richmond and requested a meeting to pick up with the new minister.

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.

Emer Higgins Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)