Coca-Cola Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Coca-Cola Ireland

Date published 21 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 As part of 2024 St Patrick’s Day activities, at the request of IDA Ireland and the Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta, Minister Peter Burke and officials visited Coca-Cola Headquarters. A discussion with the Minister and visiting officials covered the global business environment, EU affairs, international connectivity between Ireland and Georgia, and talent attraction opportunities.

Intended results Provide an updated overview of Coca-Cola presence in Ireland and contribution of Ireland to Coca-Cola globally.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Conor Neylan

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)

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.

Peter Burke Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Laura Mannion Adviser to Minister (Department of Defence)