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2025-09-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Theresa Newman (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Overview of audio & broadcasting market. Understanding of the challenges facing the industry
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer Media |
2025-09-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Anne Marie Caulfield (CEO), Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Intent: Understanding of the consequences of key legislation on media operators in Ireland
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer Media and Impact of Regulation on Broadcasting |
2025-05-02
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Suzanne Coogan (Adviser to Minister), Department of Justice; Adrian O'Higgins (Adviser to Minister), Department of Justice; Patrick O'Donovan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Understanding of the consequences of key legislation on media operators in Ireland
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer Media and Impact of Regulation on Broadcasting |
Politician(s) lobbied: Dara Calleary (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Eugene Murphy (Senator), Seanad; Gerry Horkan (Senator), Seanad; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Joanne Lonergan (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Sarah Bardon (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Sarah Bardon (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Clare Mungovan (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Max Murphy (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Jack O’Donnell (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Gráinne Weld (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Diarmuid Lynch (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Pat McParland (Deputy Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Robbie Gallagher (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Better understanding of the challenges for the sector and an amendment to addressdisproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector |
| — | including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 |
2024-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To seek changes to the Iriash clearance process which requires notification of a media acqusiiton in another territory where there are no competition or media plurality concerns in the target’s jurisdiction
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Part 3A of the Irish Competition Act 2002 (as amended) (Media Merger Framework) |
Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Fiona Campbell (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Aidan Murphy (Special Adviser), Department of Finance; Seán Fleming (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Eoin Delaney (Special Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs; Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad; Eugene Murphy (Senator), Seanad; Peter Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Keegan (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Diarmuid Wilson (Senator), Seanad; Micheál Carrigy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Better understanding of the challenges for the sector and an amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gamblin Regulation Bill
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector |
| — | including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To secure changes to the Media Merger regime in respect of transactions outside of Ireland
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Media Merger Rule Changes |
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Department on Tourism (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: To secure changes to the Media Merger regime in respect of transactions outside of Ireland
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Media Mergers Public Consultation |
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Kevin Barrett (Special Adviser), Department of Finance; Colm Brophy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Cowen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Ardagh (Senator), Seanad; Fiona O'Loughlin (Senator), Seanad; Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kevin Dillon (Special Adviser), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: An amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector |
| — | including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 |
2024-01-05
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Tanya Warren (Special Adviser), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: to secure changes to the EU Council’s General Approah to require providers of user interfaces (including providers of in-car infotainment systems) to ensure that audio content services from licensed providers are granted appropriate discoverability and are easy to find.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | European Media Freedom Act |