Forward Look
On Tuesday 27 September, Budget 2023 will be unveiled to the Dáil by the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure.
This afternoon, the Seanad scrutinised the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. The Ministers for Finance and Transport took part in Oral Questions.
The Government has published its Autumn Legislative Programme containing 38 priority bills. To view, click HERE.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan TD has launched a public consultation on Ireland’s gas and electricity systems. To view, click HERE.
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NSPC) has submitted a report to the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment detailing 20 policy recommendations. To view, click HERE.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien TD will shortly bring proposals to cabinet for overhauling the recruitment process for An Bord Pleanála.
The Commission for the Regulation of Industries (CRU) will unveil proposed new tariffs to curb private sector energy use this week.
Planning permission for a 245-bedroom hotel on Henry Street will be submitted to Dublin City Council this week.
On Friday 23 September, IoD Ireland’s Autumn Launch will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin. To attend, click HERE.
On Wednesday 28 September, the Central Statistics Office will publish retail sales data for August.
On 1 November, Justice Síofra O’Leary will become President of the European Court of Human Rights.
From 1 January 2023, the National Minimum Wage will increase to €11.30 an hour.
Other Stories this week
On Sunday 18 September, Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD met with UK PM Liz Truss MP at Downing Street.
On Monday 19 September, the Dublin Chamber met with Enterprise Minister and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD to discuss the Right to Request Remote Work Bill.
On Tuesday 20 September, cabinet approved proposals to maintain the retirement age at 66, with additional pension benefits for those working to 70.
This morning, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe TD provided an oral briefing to the Finance Committee on banking issues.
Westmeath County Council has granted planning permission for a new 25-acre film studio in Mullingar.
Ahead of the Budget, Sinn Féin has unveiled its ‘Funding Fairer Healthcare’ proposals. To view, click HERE.
Investment in Ireland’s fintech sector fell by 70% for the first half of 2022, according to a KPMG report.
Upcoming key political and business events
22 September, IBEC President’s Dinner.
27 September, Budget Day.
29 – 30 September, Centre for Cross Border Studies’ Annual Conference.
30 September – 1 October, Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis.
6 October, Construction Industry Federation Annual Conference.
11 – 12 October, Hospitality Expo 2022.
20 October, Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner.
22 October, Fianna Fáil Taoiseach’s Dinner.
Consultations
The Future of Public Services. Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Deadline 30 September.
Roadmap for Social Inclusion. Department of Social Protection. Deadline 7 October.
Security of Energy Supply. Department of the Environment. Deadline 28 October.
Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan. Department of Housing and Local Government. Deadline 9 November.