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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
2024-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Provide a service to the government for its training needs.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | The Minister Simon Harris visited the AA Training Academy (which is focussed on training of apprentice car mechanics). During the visit it was suggested to Mr Harris that the Government might wish to consider using the training academy for its own training programmes. |
2020-05-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Carol Hunt (Special Adviser), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Secure first fee increase since 2010 to cover AA costs in providing the service
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Apply for fee increase for issuing of International Driving Permits |
| — | issued by AA on behalf of the State |
2020-05-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Carol Hunt (Special Adviser), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: To ensure that motor repairers including AA are categorised as essential workers during Covid19 restrictions
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | AA Rescue as essential service during Covid19 lockdown |
2019-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Owen Keegan (CEO), Dublin City Council
Intent: None specific - exchange of ideas
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Make the city manager aware of a mobility project being contemplated by the AA & secure support |
2019-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: James Collins (Councillor), Limerick City and County Council
Intent: None specific
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Mayor of Limerick attended AA Hotel of the Year awards |
2019-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Carol Hunt (Special Adviser), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Clarity on post-Brexit licence rules
Methods: Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Clarity sought on driving licence requirements in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Relevant as my organisation issues international driving permits |
2019-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael W. D'Arcy (Minister of State), Department of Finance
Intent: To speed up the delivery of actions recommended in Cost of Insurance Working Group report
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Attended a business breakfast during which I discussed motor insurance costs as a consumer issue with Minister Darcy |
2018-05-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Josepha Madigan (Minister), Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Intent: No specific results desired
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Asked Minister Madigan to attend AA event to lend support to Irish hoteliers |
2018-05-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Shane Ross (Minister), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Encourage the Minister to pursue tightening of drink drive laws
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Attended a public meeting with Minister Shane Ross |
| — | spoke to the Minister re AA objectives on road safety |
2018-05-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Peadar Tóibín (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: None
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Met with Peadar Toibin at his request to discuss the use of the Irish language in business |