Forward Look
A total of €11 billion in public expenditure announcements for 2023 were unveiled in the Budget yesterday. A temporary Business Energy Support Scheme will be introduced.
From Friday 30 September to Saturday 1 October, the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis will take place at the RDS, Dublin. For more information, click HERE.
On Friday 30 September, the Seanad Public Consultation Committee will continue its inquiry into the constitutional future of Ireland.
Enterprise Minister Leo Varadkar TD has said he will increase his department’s staffing to support the expansion of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and InterTrade Ireland. An Enterprise Policy White Paper will be published before December.
Tomorrow, Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD will address the Centre for Cross Border Studies’ Annual Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk.
On Friday 30 September, the latest eurozone inflation figures will be published.
On Friday 30 September, Environment Minister Eamon Ryan TD will meet with EU counterparts to discuss European Commission proposals to limit electricity use and cap windfall profits for energy companies.
On Friday 30 September, the EU’s Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager will deliver a keynote address to Ibec, Dublin on business digitalisation.
On Saturday 1 October, the Ireland’s Future conference will take place at the 3Arena, Dublin. Speakers include Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD and Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD.
On Monday 3 October, Dublin City Council’s monthly meeting will take place.
On Thursday 6 October, the Central Statistics Office will publish the latest service sector data for July and August.
Imelda Hurley, Chief Executive of Coillte, Ireland’s state forestry company, has been appointed President of Ibec.
Other Stories this week
On Tuesday, Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath TD published the Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill. For more information, click HERE.
The Irish Government’s shareholding of Bank of Ireland has now reduced to zero, returning the bank to full public ownership.
Eurozone economic growth is expected to slow from 3.1% this year to 0.3% in 2023, according to the OECD’s economic outlook.
Minister for Culture, Media and Sport Catherine Martin TD has said the Online Safety Commissioner is expected to require an annual budget of €407 million, according to worst-case scenario projections.
Deloitte has warned that up to 800 business insolvencies could be recorded this year alone.
Upcoming key political and business events
29 – 30 September, Centre for Cross Border Studies’ Annual Conference.
30 September – 1 October, Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis.
1 October, Ireland’s Future.
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.