2026-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Sharing of information.
Methods: Phone call
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Discussion on Policing Policy Priorities
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2026-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Information.
Methods: Email
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Request for Clarification of Legislation Re Protest Policing and Defence Force Intervention
2026-05-19
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Sinéad Gibney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To outline ICCL's position re: Grok ahead of a committee hearing involving An Garda Siochana.
Methods: Email
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Shared a Letter Sent by ICCL to the Garda Commissioner Concerning Grok
2026-05-19
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Niamh Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To discuss Grok, age-verification, reported domestic plans fora digital wallet, online anonymity.
Methods: EmailMeeting
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Meeting with Minister of State's Office
2026-05-19
2 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ruth Coppinger (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: For the Deputy to be aware of international experts raising concerns, as he previously raised the policing of protest at Dublin Port on October 4 in the Dáil.
Methods: Email
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Concerns from UN Special Rapporteurs on the Acquisition and Use of Pepper Spray and Tasers by Gardaí
2026-05-19
2 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Malcolm Byrne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Niamh Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: To outline investigatory powers of the state re: Grok ahead of a discussion concerning online safety.
Methods: Email
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Shared table of law concerning powers of the gardai
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Coimisuin na Mean
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The European Commission and the DPC in respect of Grok and Ireland's powers to investigate.
2026-05-19
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To share ICCL's analysis, concerns and questions concerning the bill for committee stage of the bill.
Methods: Social Media
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Submission of ICCL Analysis concerning the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025
2026-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Change in the law.
Methods: Conference Call
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Proposed Legislation on Recommender Systems.
2026-05-19
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Clarification on Irish goverment's position on the ECHR.
Methods: EmailInformal communication
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Discussion of ECHR During Seanad Debate on International Protection Bill
2026-05-19
10 officials
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Stephenson (Senator), Seanad; Gary Gannon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad; Aisling Dempsey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Asking TDs and Senators to defend the integrity of the European Convention on Human Rights for the protection of human rights in Ireland and across Europe.
Methods: Email
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European Civil Society Letter to the Committee of Ministers Regarding the Chisinau Declaration on the ECHR
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