Michael McGrath
Commission official overseeing justice, consumer rights, and the rule of law.
Lobbying Activity
Meeting with Vodafone Belgium SA
14 Jan 2026 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act
Meeting with Apple Inc.
6 Jan 2026 · Exchange of views on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act
Meeting with Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe
6 Jan 2026 · Exchange of views on the legal profession
Meeting with Alibaba
8 Dec 2025 · Exchange on consumer protection
Meeting with Alibaba
7 Nov 2025 · Discussion on EU consumer protection and EU-China trade.
Meeting with BASF SE
7 Nov 2025 · Discussion on the challenges faced by EU companies in China.
Meeting with Temu
7 Nov 2025 · Discussion on EU consumer protection.
Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
6 Nov 2025 · Discussion on the challenges and opportunities for EU companies doing business in China.
Meeting with H M Hennes Mauritz AB
6 Nov 2025 · Discussion on consumer protection and e-commerce between the EU and China.
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 Eurocities
7 Oct 2025 · European Democracy Shield
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 University of Galway
26 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the importance of the role of universities in enhancing the European knowledge economy
Meeting with Unknown Organization
26 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the work of the European Commission on competitiveness and simplification
Meeting with Unknown Organization
26 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the work of the European Commission on health, data sharing and research
Meeting with Arthur Cox LLP
25 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the European Commission’s simplification agenda
Meeting with European Movement Ireland
25 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the work of the work Commissioner McGrath and updates on his portfolio topics.
Meeting with Unknown Organization
25 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the impact of EU policies in the area of housing and energy efficiency
Meeting with Unknown Organization
25 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on EU’s competitiveness agenda and global trade
Meeting with Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
18 Sept 2025 · Competitiveness, data protection, and consumer protection
Meeting with The European Business Council in Japan
17 Sept 2025 · Competitiveness, data protection, and consumer protection
Meeting with Hyundai Motor Europe and
15 Sept 2025 · Competitiveness, data protection, and consumer protection
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 European Magazine Media Association and
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 Allegro sp. z o.o. and Unknown Organization
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 Consello Ireland Limited and Siga Hydro
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 European Association of Communications Agencies
20 May 2025 · Exchange of views on advertising and communications agencies
Meeting with American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union
20 May 2025 · Exchange on simplification, consumer and data protection
Meeting with Mastercard Europe
20 May 2025 · Exchange on simplification, data protection and online fraud prevention
Meeting with France Digitale and
15 May 2025 · Company law / 28th regime
Meeting with Forbrugerrådet Tænk (the Danish Consumer Council)
13 May 2025 · Consumer policy
Meeting with The Alliance of Democracies Foundation
13 May 2025 · Introductory meeting; European Democracy Shield
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 Ibec
19 Mar 2025 · Exchange on environmental policy matters
Meeting with Irish Farmers' Association
19 Mar 2025 · Exchange on agricultural 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 Microsoft Corporation and
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 France Digitale and European Startup Network ivzw
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