Byrne
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Byrne
@peterirl.bsky.social
CEO South Dublin Chamber, Irish Employers Representative EESC. Interested in food, rugby,gardening & travel.
Many thanks to the team in CeADAR who shared with 65 of South Dublin Chamber member companies insights on AI. CeADAR outlined how businesses can start their digital journey, the supports available and the opportunities AI presents.
March 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Almost ready to start at our AI seminar with CeADAR here in the Plaza Hotel Tallaght
March 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Today was the start of Enterprise Week ,I was pleased the Chamber had the opportunity to partner with South Dublin LEO on the opening event. We had guest speaker Bobby Healy share business insights including setting up Manna. Thank you to WorkIQ our new innovation centre who hosted the event.
March 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A good step in the right direction , a strong economy provides the base for our social and climate goals
The #CleanIndustrialDeal & Omnibus packages by
@ec.europa.eu are a turning point.

Sustainability & economic #competitiveness are not opposing forces. Reducing excessive administrative burdens will allow #businesses to innovate & expand, but it's time to deliver.

➡️ Press Release europa.eu/!VpnqWr
February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Great to see so many members at our Lucan B2B meeting this morning at the Lucan Spa Hotel.
January 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Good to hear from Ben Butters CEO, Eurochambres who joined us this morning at the Employers Group meeting in the EESC . Speaking on legislative burdens , competitiveness checks and improving our single market Ben highlighted the urgent need to move from talking to action to support our SMEs.
January 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Wonderful start to the day with 78 businesses attending our Tallaght B2B meeting at 7:30am this morning. Thank you to the Maldron Hotel for the great service.
January 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Good to hear from Stefano Grassi, Secretariat General, European Commission who shared with us insights on the Competitiveness Compass.
The Competitiveness Compass, as the first major initiative of the new Commission, will frame our future work building on the Draghi report.
January 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A lasting legacy
#OnThisDay forty years ago, Jacques Delors took office as President of the European Commission.

His legacy includes the creation of the Single Market, the launch of the Erasmus Programme, and laying the foundations of the euro.

#EUarchives #EUHistory
January 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The EU leads as a global champion of fair, reliable trade, supported by the largest network of agreements.

Partnerships with 🇨🇦, 🇯🇵, 🇰🇷, and 🇸🇬 drive growth.

By working together we are tackling global challenges and strengthening economic ties.

ℹ️ europa.eu/!3yqvVf

#EUTrade
January 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We will soon be starting a new trip around the sun, average orbital speed is about 110,000 kilometers per hour. Hold on and enjoy 2025
December 31, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Great decision, common sense that benefits all
It’s time for THE charger.

Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU.

It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need!

#DigitalEU
December 28, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Ireland joined the then EEC now EU in 1973. This morning I had the opportunity to share how this very positive decision by the Irish people (83% voted to join) shaped our country in a debate on EU Momentum and Future Expansion at the EESC.
December 19, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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🛰️ Connecting you from space – to every corner of Europe and the world. Securely.

Today, we have signed the contract for IRIS² to offer:
📶 Internet from anywhere
📱 Secure satellite communication
🛡️ Critical support for Europe’s defence

Secure gigabit connectivity, made in 🇪🇺 ↓

europa.eu/!XbpQ9w
December 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Looking forward to catching up with our members today at our annual Christmas lunch ⁦‪ at Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley
December 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Housing such a critical issue right across Europe. Sharing experiences and hopefully ways of addressing this challenge at our EESC Plenary
December 5, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Very interesting seminar on Demystifying Data Centres & their role in the EUs twin transition, very good speakers including Niamh Gallagher AWS and MEP Barry Cowan. Also good insights from EUDCA and CISPE.
December 5, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Good discussion today at EESC Plenary with António Costa, President of the European Council on the upcoming priorities for the Council
December 4, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Good debate in the European Economic Social Committee this morning as we discuss EU-US Relations
December 4, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Thank you to the many people who enable our elections from the people in the poll booths to the counters in the count centre and all of those I don’t see. You enable our democracy.
December 1, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Great game in Vienna , Shamrock Rovers upwards and onwards
November 28, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Great to see so many members at our Tallaght B2B this morning. Connecting & Supporting each other’s business is a powerful growth tool.
November 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM


It’s important that when elected our new TDs support SMEs and continue to champion Irelands support in the EU 🇪🇺 to:

✅ Simplify legislation and reduce reporting obligations
✅ Fully apply #competitiveness check
✅ Resolve #SingleMarket fragmentation
November 21, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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Thank you to all our speakers. Showcasing the many supports to businesses in South Dublin County and being so welcoming to our members.
November 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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Very relevant article from @tconnellyRTE highlighting how essential a European Capital Markets Union is and how Ireland's tax regime needs to change, both topics dealt with in our General Election Manifesto #CMU #CapitalMarketsUnion
November 16, 2024 at 10:04 AM