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2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport
Intent: Alignment of Aviation Policy with the National Planning Framework (NPF) Proposals (Ireland 2040). That a review of national aviation policy would take place that recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development
Intent: That a review of National Aviation Policy would take place with the goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.
Methods: Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes regional development. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Tobin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: That a review of national aviation policy would take place which recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. Deliver on the All Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations for a Shannon Airport Rail Link. Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme and support Regional tourism.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for action to support the development of a more balanced aviation network which would significantly boost competitiveness and productivity in the context of the Competitiveness and Productivity Action Plan. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme. Strengthen regional connectivity and support climate action through the delivery of better transport connectivity. Support Regional Tourism and accelerate the renewables-based energy system by supporting the recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report.
Methods: Email, Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Pre Budget Submission requesting targeted policy recommendations aimed at advancing Ireland's strategic priorities across reginal connectivity |
| — | climate action and balanced economic development. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: A revised National Development Plan that enables access to the regions and support broader EU competitiveness objectives. Also that Shannon Estuary becomes the Atlantic Green Digital Corridor and lead location for floating offshore wind generation.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for support for a balanced National Development Plan and support for the development of floating wind energy in the Shannon Estuary. |
2025-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Dorgan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme. Deliver on the All Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations for a Shannon Airport Rail Link. Support Climate Action Targets and the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Recommendations.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for effective capital allocation under the NDP to support ambition of Project Ireland 2040 and Balanced Regional Development. |
2025-05-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: That a review of National Aviation Policy would take place with the goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development. |
2025-05-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Anne Rabitte (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Dee Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louis O'Hara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Ryan O'Meara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Health; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Hildegarde Naughton (Minister of State), Department of Health; Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Alignment of Aviation Policy with the National Planning Framework (NPF) Proposals (Ireland 2040). That a review of national aviation policy would take place which recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.
Methods: Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development. |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Richard O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Timmy Dooley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; John Brady (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Miriam Murphy (Councillor), Wicklow County Council; Jack O'Donnell (Special Adviser), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Rita McInerney (Councillor), Clare County Council; Ken Spratt (Secretary General), Department of Transport; Brian Leddin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; James Lawless (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Transport; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Seek a review of National Aviation Policy
Methods: Email, Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussion on current National Aviation Policy |
2025-01-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard O'Donoghue (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Alignment of Aviation Policy with the National Planning Framework (NPF) Proposals (Ireland 2040). That a review of national aviation policy would take place which recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF)'s goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy take account of the need for a fully integrated sustainable intermodal transport system by supporting public transport options. |
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