Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 73)
National Adult Literacy Agency
2025-05-20
Intent: We were looking for the continued general support of the Labour Party in holding the government to account in relation to the worsening literacy needs found in the OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023
Details: Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Ged Nash, Duncan Smith, Conor Sheehan, Mark Wall, Annie Hoey
Methods: We sent an email on 11 Feb 2025 to Deputy Ivana Bacik & Labour's Political Director, with Deputies Gerald Nash, Duncan Smith, Conor Sheehan & Mark Wall, & Senator Annie Hoey, in CC. In the email we shared a link to a 9 Feb 2025 article in the Journal about the results of the OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023, titled 'Saints and Scholars? Not really, Irish people are becoming less literate'. The Political Director replied to say he had shared the article with Senator Laura Harmon & Eoghan Kenny TD - Email
Irish Association of Social Workers
2025-05-15
Intent: IASW asked for robust adult safeguarding legislation after the Brandon case. The Government failed to act. We asked for legislation after the Emily case. The government failed to act. We are asking for the Government to act now, in the wake of the Grace case
Details: IASW Response to the Farrelly Commission Report
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Hildegarde Naughton, John McGuinness, Aidan Davitt, Aisling Dolan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: Sent in April 2025 - Email
Endometriosis Association of Ireland
2025-03-24
Intent: 2 letters attached regarding the request for prioritisation on the National Framework for Endometriosis in Ireland &The latest email correspondence received from Minister Donnellys office.
Details: Status of National Framework
Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Colm Burke, Cathal Crowe, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, Gino Kenny, John Lahart, ...
Methods: Email
Endometriosis Association of Ireland
2025-03-24
Intent: Aiming to convince TDs to attend our annual conference to hear of the pain of Endometriosis sufferers. ::Influence Dáil, government, Senate, HSE to improve Endo diagnosis and treatment.
Details: Email Invitation to Annual Conference
Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Colm Burke, Cathal Crowe, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, Gino Kenny, John Lahart, ...
Methods: Email
Nasc Ireland
2025-03-11
Intent: As part of the Coalition Against Hate Crime we sought to:Gather information on the scheduling of the 03rd stage of the Bill, Recommend CAHC amendments to the Bill and express support for the passing of the bill::Express interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combatting Racism and Xenophobia,
Details: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Officials: Barry Ward, Pauline O'Reilly, Malcolm Byrne, Simon Harris, Marie Sherlock, Annie Hoey, Eileen Flynn, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Messages with Senator Annie Hoey 11 October - Social Media, Letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister Helen McEntee TD, Roderic O Gorman TD - Letter, Conversation with Minister Helen McEntee TD on 16 October - Informal communication
Flutter Entertainment PLC
2025-01-21
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Officials: Michael McDowell, Tim Lombard, John McGahon, Denis O'Donovan, John Cummins, Garret Ahearn, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Letters sent outlining Flutter's position on unintended consequences of a small number of measures within the Bill. - Letter
Pender & Associates Ltd
2025-01-21
Intent: Raise awareness of various areas of concern within the Oral Healthcare sector for discussion in the Healthcare committee meeting.
Details: Issues facing the Oral Healthcare sector
Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Róisín Shorthall, Cathal Crowe, Colm Brophy, John Lahart, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2025-01-21
Intent: Gather information on plans for scheduling of 3rd Stage of the Bill. ::Request that a Parliamentary Question be asked. ::Recommend Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) amendments to the Bill ::Express CAHC's interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combatting Racism and Xenophobia. ::Express CAHC's support for the passage of the legislation. ::Express CAHC disapppointment towards Sinn Fein manifesto intention to repeal the legislation.
Details: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Officials: Barry Ward, Eileen Flynn, Annie Hoey, Malcolm Byrne, Pauline O'Reilly, Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Email correspondence with various TDs and Senators throughout September - October 2024. - Email, Messages with Senator Annie Hoey on 11 October 2024. - Social Media, Letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, Minister Helen McEntee TD, and Minister Roderic O'Gorman.Letter sent to Pa Daly TD and Cllr Miriam Murphy (Sinn Fein Manifesto Preparation) on 23rd December 2024. - Letter, ...
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Lynn Boylan, Nikki Bradley, ...
Methods: Email
National LGBT Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govt formed resulting from 2024 General Election as outlined in #VoteWithPride LGBT+ Sector Manifesto.
Details: Sough to secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govovernment formed resulting from 2024 General Election
Officials: Barry Heneghan, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fiona O'Loughlin, Malcolm Byrne, Mary Seery Kearney, Annie Hoey, Ged Nash, Cian O'Callaghan, ...
Methods: Emailed TDs and Senators to seek support for the #VoteWithPride LGBT+ sector manifesto. - Email, Informal meeting with Senator Barry Ward - Informal communication