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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
2025-01-14
Politician(s) lobbied: John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance
Intent: Changes that would be needed in the Finance Bill in order to remove the obstacles to incorporation.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | IRFU met Dept. of Finance on 13th November to discuss the process of incorporation for the IRFU |
2024-04-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: The IRFU wished to seek clarification on the process regarding the free to air submission and the timelines involved.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | On 31st of January Aoife Clarke and Garrett Tubridy from the IRFU met personnel/Stephen Ryan & Triona Quill from the Tourism |
| — | Culture |
| — | Arts |
| — | Gaeltacht |
| — | Sport and Media to discuss the process around the review of the free to air broadcast list and the potential inclusion of specific rugby events. |
2023-04-28
Politician(s) lobbied: Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: The discussion was around how the IRFU are planning on meeting the 40% Gender balance on IRFU Union Committee and our plans for Women in Rugby, including our need for funding in relation to the women’s game.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | K Potts |
| — | C McEntee and G Tubridy met Cian O’Lionáin and Micheal O’Conaire in the DTCAGSM on Wednesday |
| — | 19th April in the Department. Minister Catherine Martin dropped in for a few minutes where they talked generally about the 40% and about the progress of the men and women’s senior teams. |
2022-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Clarity from DTTAS in relation to Covid 19 restrictions on Irish Rugby activities and the availability of financial supports to sport
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government in relation to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies. |
2021-09-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Clarity from DTTAS in relation to Covid 19 and the availability of financial supports for sports
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government due to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies. |
2021-05-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Clarity from DTTAS in relation to Covid 19 and the availability of financial supports for sports
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government due to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies. |
2021-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Clarity from DTTAS in relation to Covid 19 and the availability of financial supports for sports
Methods: Email, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government due to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies. |
2020-09-10
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Funding for sports
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government in relation due to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies |
2020-05-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Government to potentially ensure Aviva Stadium licence fee is covered due to issues with FAI finances
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion with Department in relation to Aviva Stadium Licence fee |
2020-05-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Brendan Griffin (Minister of State), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Ken Spratt (Assistant Secretary), Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Intent: Clarity from DTTAS in relation to Covid 19 restrictions on Irish Rugby activities and the availability of financial supports to sport
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Ongoing discussions with DTTAS officials in relation to seeking clarity from Government due to Covid -19 |
| — | NEPHET decisions and ongoing access to supports to assist Irish Rugby during the crisis. Often done in conjunction with other Sports bodies. |