Advocacy Submissions - American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Advocacy Submissions and Publications

White Paper: Life Sciences - Delivering for Patients & Enhancing Ireland's Competitiveness

23.07.2026

With a rich history of innovation, a thriving ecosystem, and a talented workforce, Ireland has firmly established itself as a global powerhouse in the life sciences sector, attracting some of the world’s most prestigious pharmaceutical, MedTech and biotechnology companies.

Ireland's EU Presidency

White Paper: An Impactful EU Presidency Delivering for Ireland, Strengthening Europe

26.06.2026

Ireland’s Presidency comes at a time when the EU’s competitiveness is more important than ever. With changing geopolitical pressures, moves towards more protectionist policy approaches are becoming more commonplace. In the face of such moves, Ireland must utilise its Presidency to be strident in its defence of open-market, and free-trade policy approaches.

AI Artificial intelligence Bill

Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Regulation of the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026

13.04.2026

As home to many leading technology companies, Ireland holds a key position as a regulatory hub within the EU. This is of critical importance, particularly in relation to AI advancement and the competitiveness of Ireland and the broader European Union.

Data Data Bill 2025

Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Data Bill 2025

13.04.2026

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) is pleased to contribute to the Committee’s public consultation on the Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Data Bill 2025. It is vital that the Committee uses this opportunity to develop a forward-looking, practicable, pro-enterprise legislative framework, that also continues to ensure the necessary safeguards for consumers.

AI Artificial Intelligence

White Paper: Artificial Intelligence - A Blueprint for Ireland’s AI Leadership

03.03.2026

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a defining moment in the history of technological development, and with it, significant opportunities for economic growth exist. The potential of AI to dramatically change how services are provided, skills are prioritised, businesses develop and grow, and greater efficiencies are achieved across society underscores the importance of clear, timely and proactive Government policy and support.

Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Cap) Bill 2026

27.02.2026

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham) is pleased to contribute to the Committee’s consideration of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Cap) Bill 2026.

Horizon Europe Innovation

White Paper: Driving Innovation: The Potential of Horizon Europe

17.12.2025

Reducing barriers to EU research funding would reinforce Ireland and the EU’s attractiveness as locations for high-value innovation and long-term investment. That is a central message of AmCham’s latest white paper, 'Driving Innovation: The Potential of Horizon Europe', which warns that growing restrictions on access to Horizon Europe risk weakening Europe’s ability to collaborate, compete and scale innovation at a critical moment.

Life Sciences

Consultation on New National Life Sciences Strategy

05.12.2025

The pharmaceutical and MedTech sectors and the life sciences ecosystem form a core element of Ireland’s economic competitiveness. These sectors are of strategic importance for Ireland’s future, not just in terms of product development, but also in terms of innovation and supporting the two-way, US-Ireland trade and investment relationship.

DMA GDPR

Consultation on Joint Guidelines on the Interplay Between DMA and GDPR

04.12.2025

It is important that the guidelines particularly regarding data portability, respect the interlinkages of the DMA and GDPR, and in providing for obligations on designated companies, do not undermine the intention of either piece of legislation. GDPR provides for comprehensive data protection and security standards and should remain a core principle of policy development.

White Paper Renewable Energy Private Wires District Heating Wind Energy Solar Energy

White Paper: 'Unlocking Ireland's renewable Energy Potential'

13.11.2025

Ireland’s geography, climate and business ecosystem offer significant potential in the context of renewable energy. 'Unlocking Ireland's Renewable Energy Potential' highlights that by reducing the barriers to growth in this sector and creating a consistent policy framework that fosters greater innovation, Ireland can achieve significant advancements towards meeting renewable energy targets, reducing the cost of energy across the State, and drive sustainable economic growth.

White Paper Ireland's Immigration Pathways Visas and Permits

AmCham White Paper; Ireland's Immigration Pathways - Driving Competitiveness and Economic Growth

15.10.2025

It is vital for Ireland’s continued growth and competitiveness that companies based in Ireland have access to the best international talent. Current delays in the Irish migration system, driven by complexity of processes, are resulting in assignments being cancelled, key project deadlines being missed, and companies choosing to expand operations in other jurisdictions rather than in Ireland, thereby undermining the positive progress made in other streamlined areas of the migration system.

Digital Markets Act DMA

Consultation on the First Review of the Digital Markets Act

18.09.2025

While the principles of the DMA are well established, there exists significant concerns among the business community regarding the implementation of the DMA, and a range of unintended consequences directly flowing from the DMA. These issues are resulting in sub-optimal end user experiences, lost revenue across the business community, in particular among SMEs, an undermining of EU competitiveness and innovation, and an opportunity cost to European growth from investor uncertainty.

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