Irish Hairdressers Federation

Lobbying Organisation Irish Hairdressers Federation

Date published 30 Aug, 2023

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Finance

Period 1 May, 2023 to 31 Aug, 2023

Specific Details Retention of 9% VAT Rate for Hairdressing Industry

Intended results Retain the lower VAT of 9% for the Hairdressing Industry

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lisa Eccles

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? Yes

What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners? Email Local TD's detailing current business struggles while also encouraging them to visit their local representatives during summer recess

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)

Press conference held in Buswells Hotel with media

Letter (2-5)

Meeting requested with Minister for Finance Michael McGrath

Social Media (1)

Encouraging members to get involved and contact local representatives

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 McGrath Minister (Department of Finance)