Irish Distillers

Total Lobbying Efforts: 69

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)

2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: John Clendennen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Irish Distillers sought clarity on some elements of the implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act
Methods: Meeting
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Irish Distillers discussed technical aspects related to the implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: John Clendennen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Irish Distillers’ advocacy efforts sought to secure a favourable trading environment for Irish whiskey
Methods: Meeting
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Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
2025-05-20
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Politician(s) lobbied: James O'Connor (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel McCarthy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Stephen Kinsella (Special Adviser), Department of the Taoiseach; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Micheál Martin (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Liam Quaide (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Rory Cocking (Councillor), Cork County Council; Brendan Gleeson (Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Fiona O'Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Laura Mannion (Special Advisor), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Sarah Bardon (Special Adviser), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Helen Blake (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach; John Callinan (Secretary General), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Irish Distillers’ advocacy efforts sought to secure a favourable trading environment for Irish whiskey
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting, Virtual Meeting, Submission
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Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
2024-09-13
Politician(s) lobbied: David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To provide an update on developments in the Midleton Distillery & Midleton Distillery Experience
Methods: Meeting
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Update on Irish Distillers Midleton Distillery
2024-09-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: To provide a comprehensive briefing on developments in Irish Distillers, our sustainability roadmap and growth of the Irish whiskey category in international markets.
Methods: Meeting
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Irish Distillers briefed the Minister on issues of relevance to Irish Distillers and to the Irish Whiskey industry
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Valerie O'Sullivan (Chief Executive Officer), Cork County Council; Michael William Lynch (Acting Divisional Manager), Cork County Council
Intent: Understanding of the sustainability initiatives in the Midleton Distillery
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
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Discussion on sustainability initiatives in the Midleton Distillery
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Hegarty (Councillor), Cork County Council
Intent: Align on how Irish Distillers could support the Lord Mayor's annual ball.
Methods: Phone call
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Discussion on the Lord Mayor's Ball
2024-05-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Stanton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dan Boyle (Councillor), Cork City Council
Intent: Presentation and discussion of the economic & social impact of the drinks sector in the Cork Region
Methods: Event / Reception
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Drinks Ireland Pride of Place event with Cork stakeholders
2024-03-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: Discussion on priorities for businesses in Smithfield & Stoneybatter
Methods: Meeting
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Hosted a meeting of the Smithfield Stoneybatter Business Association (SSBA) with Minister Paschal Donohoe TD in Jameson Distillery Bow St.
2024-03-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: To provide the Tanaiste with information on alcohol & health, responsible drinking, ingredients and calories which could be shared on a digital label.
Methods: Email
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Sharing information on the Pernod Ricard QR Code regarding consumer information