IBM

Lobbying Organisation IBM

Date published 08 Oct, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details FDI and Innovation policies

Intended results Provide a briefing on quantum computing and advanced semiconductors. Encourage an ambitious approach by Ireland in attracting investments in emerging technologies.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Barry O'Brien

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)

Minister Burke and DETE/IDA/EI delegation visited IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, and met Dario Gil, SVP IBM Research and Jay Gambetta, VP IBM Quantum.

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)

John Newham Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)

Laura Mannion Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)