{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64dcc60c00649a0011f491bf/6a92d931ee851f3f317f77d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Leverage Ireland’s EU Presidency For Business Growth with Denis Naughten","description":"<p>Ireland is currently holding the presidency of the EU Council, but for most Irish businesses, that fact hasn't translated into any real action.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Aisling sits down with Denis Naughten, former MEP and former TD, to break down what the presidency actually means, why it matters for small business, and how to actually use it before the opportunity passes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What the EU Council Presidency actually involves, and why Ireland is effectively the \"honest broker\" trying to strike agreement across Europe for the next six months</li><li>How to register on \"Have Your Say EU\" so the European Commission tells you directly when laws affecting your sector are being considered</li><li>Why very few small businesses respond to the Commission's early \"Call for Evidence\", and why that's exactly where your voice carries the most weight</li><li>The direct line most businesses forget they have.</li><li>How local businesses can use the presidency to generate media coverage by giving journalists local context on European stories.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're new here, make sure to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app, and if you're watching on YouTube, hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode.</p><p>Make sure to check out our YouTube!</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommunicationsCoachie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get involved in the podcast or work with The Communications Coach email us: <a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie</a></p><p><em>Editing is by Amanda Fitzgerald</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Aisling:</strong></p><p><a href=\"http://www.thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"mailto:hello@thecommunicationscoach.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thecommunicationscoach.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingorourkecc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Denis:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-naughten-77231112/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Aisling O'Rourke"}