Michael McGrath

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with TUI AG

29 Oct 2025 · Exchange on the Package Travel Directive (PTD)

Meeting with Brussels Airlines SA/NV

16 Oct 2025 · Exchange on the competitiveness of the EU aviation industry

Meeting with European Tech Alliance

15 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Mistral AI

10 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on competitiveness

Meeting with Bolt

10 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on competitiveness

Meeting with DHL Group

1 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on various topics

Meeting with Google

1 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act, protection of minors, data protection and political advertising

Meeting with Unknown Organization

12 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on online harms

Meeting with DCC Energy Ltd

9 Sept 2025 · The decarbonisation of Europe – Irish perspective

Meeting with

3 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act and Democracy Shield

Meeting with Motion Picture Association EMEA

3 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act and Democracy Shield

Meeting with

28 Aug 2025 · Office opening and meeting on consumer protection

Meeting with Mars Incorporated

28 Jul 2025 · Exchange on competitiveness and simplification

Meeting with Tesco plc

24 Jul 2025 · Exchange on issues related consumer protection and data protection

Meeting with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries

18 Jul 2025 · Introduction to Meta’s operations in Cork, Ireland

Meeting with Deutscher Richterbund, Bund der Richterinnen und Richter, Staatsanwältinnen und Staatsanwälte

17 Jul 2025 · • Rule of Law in Germany, • EU Rule of Law Report The Commissioner expressed his appreciation for their work to safeguard democratic values within the German Judicial system.

Meeting with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

15 Jul 2025 · Attendance at TBI Brussels Summer Reception to discuss portfolio issues, including democracy and the rule of law.

Meeting with Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd.

15 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on issues related to environmental sustainability and food security

Meeting with EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry

15 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on simplification, CSDDD, GDPR, the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act and third party litigation funding

Meeting with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

10 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on democracy and rule of law

Meeting with Association relative à la télévision européenne

9 Jul 2025 · European Media Freedom Act; European Democracy Shield

Meeting with PERNOD RICARD

9 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on issues related to competitiveness

Meeting with Irish Farmers' Association

7 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on issues related to environmental sustainability and food security

Meeting with Ecommerce Europe

1 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on simplification, consumer protection and the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Irish Council for Civil Liberties

30 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on European democracy shield and role of civil society

Meeting with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

30 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues on fundamental rights, Rule of Law and European Democracy Shield

Meeting with Unknown Organization

27 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on connectivity, competitiveness and energy security

Meeting with Merck

27 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues relating to competitiveness and corporate sustainability

Meeting with Eli Lilly and Company

27 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues relating to competitiveness and corporate sustainability

Meeting with Gilead Sciences

20 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues relating to competitiveness and corporate sustainability

Meeting with Unknown Organization

11 Jun 2025 · Media policy, protection and funding of investigative journalists

Meeting with Victim Support Europe

10 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues related to victims of crime

Meeting with EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION

4 Jun 2025 · Exchange of views on issues related to Commissioner McGrath’s portfolio including 28th regime and Democracy Shield

Meeting with TikTok Technology Ltd

30 May 2025 · Exchange of views on data protection and the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with

23 May 2025 · Exchange on range of issues related to renewable energy

Meeting with daa plc

22 May 2025 · Exchange on range of issues related to connectivity and competitiveness

Meeting with Snap, Inc.

21 May 2025 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Mastercard Europe

20 May 2025 · Exchange on simplification, data protection and online fraud prevention

Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union

20 May 2025 · Exchange on simplification, consumer and data protection

Meeting with European Association of Communications Agencies

20 May 2025 · Exchange of views on advertising and communications agencies

Meeting with

15 May 2025 · Company law / 28th regime

Meeting with The Alliance of Democracies Foundation

13 May 2025 · Introductory meeting; European Democracy Shield

Meeting with Forbrugerrådet Tænk (the Danish Consumer Council)

13 May 2025 · Consumer policy

Meeting with The Danish Chamber of Commerce

12 May 2025 · Consumer policy, Data protection, Insolvency and the 28th company law regime; European Democracy Shield

Meeting with Microsoft Corporation

30 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on digital commitments, data protection and consumer protection

Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

16 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on EU consumer protection

Meeting with DIGITALEUROPE

15 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on competitiveness, simplification, AI, GDPR, forthcoming 28th regime and Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with OpenAI OpCo, LLC

10 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on AI regulation

Meeting with Allegro sp. z o.o.

9 Apr 2025 · Exchange on consumer policy files

Meeting with Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe

8 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on targeted advertising

Meeting with Deloitte Services & Investments

27 Mar 2025 · Exchange on range of issues related to Commissioner’s portfolio including simplification, digital and consumer protection.

Meeting with Irish Farmers' Association

19 Mar 2025 · Exchange on agricultural policy matters

Meeting with Ibec

19 Mar 2025 · Exchange on environmental policy matters

Meeting with Apple Inc.

14 Mar 2025 · Exchange on policy priorities

Meeting with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries

14 Mar 2025 · Exchange on policy priorities

Meeting with Amazon Europe Core SARL

13 Mar 2025 · Exchange on policy priorities

Meeting with

13 Mar 2025 · Exchange on range of issues related to Commissioner’s portfolio including simplification, digital, data privacy and technology-related developments

Meeting with LinkedIn Ireland

5 Mar 2025 · Data, skills, artificial intelligence, competitiveness

Meeting with Temasek International Pte Ltd

3 Mar 2025 · Exchange on the Omnibus Simplification package

Meeting with Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe

19 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on consumer protection and the protection of minors

Meeting with Google

19 Feb 2025 · Video recording for the Google conference „Growing Up in the Digital Age“

Meeting with

5 Feb 2025 · Commissioner McGrath met the representatives of the European Startup Network to discuss the 28th regime.

Meeting with Ryanair Holdings

28 Jan 2025 · Presentation of and exchange on Ryanair's priorities

Meeting with EU Inc Petition

28 Jan 2025 · Hand-over of EU Inc proposal, following a petition with 14.000 signatories including European founders, investors, and venture funds

Meeting with World Economic Forum

23 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views on Commissioner’s portfolio and WEF European programme

Meeting with SHEIN Group

22 Jan 2025 · Short bilateral with Shein regarding consumer protection

Meeting with Consumers International

22 Jan 2025 · Short informal and introductory meeting with Consumers International

Meeting with Pinterest Europe Limited

22 Jan 2025 · short meeting with Pinterest at their request (meeting was previously recorded under Kevin Barrett due to clerical error, however minutes correctly indicated meeting with Commissioner)

Meeting with Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail

9 Dec 2024 · Cork Area Rail Programme update and EU funded projects