Policy & advocacy

Representing Ireland's Wedding Industry

Individual wedding businesses can rarely influence national policy alone. A federation can identify common issues, gather evidence and present a coherent industry position.

Scope

Areas of Representation

Government Policy

Issues affecting the operation and sustainability of wedding businesses.

Hospitality

Regulation affecting wedding venues and associated hospitality services.

Tourism

Recognition of weddings and destination weddings as contributors to Irish tourism.

Business Supports

Ensuring wedding businesses are considered when national or sectoral supports are designed.

Taxation

Industry issues involving VAT, taxation and business costs.

Employment

Employment regulation affecting wedding businesses.

Licensing

Licensing regimes affecting hospitality and entertainment.

Insurance

Availability and affordability of appropriate business and event insurance.

Consumer Protection

Supporting fair standards for both businesses and couples.

Transport

Issues affecting wedding transportation and guest movement.

Planning

Planning and regulatory issues relevant to wedding venues and event businesses.

Public Health

Ensuring that the implications for weddings are understood when event restrictions are considered.

Method

Evidence Before Opinion

IWIF's credibility should come from evidence.

Where possible the federation will consult members, collect industry data, commission research and document the commercial impact of relevant policies before making representations.

This allows policymakers, journalists and other stakeholders to understand not merely that a problem exists, but its likely economic consequences.

Policy Submissions

Submissions made by the federation are published here with their department, subject matter and current status.

No policy submissions have been published yet. Submissions will be listed here — with title, date, department, issue, summary, document and status (Submitted, Consultation, Response Received or Closed) — as the renewed federation's programme of work begins.