Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 137)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-12-12
Intent: To make amendments to the draft report on the housing crisis in the European Union, which will make the document more aligned with the realities of European housing systems and more effective in supporting affordable housing delivery.
Details: Proposed Amendments to the Draft Report on the housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Ciaran Mullooly
Methods: Email sent to 2 MEPs who sit on the 'Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union'.Email subject: Habitat for Humanity input – Suggested amendments to the draft report on the housing crisis - Email
Irish Seed Trade Association
2025-11-25
Intent: Request their consideration that plants derived from NGTs are treated as conventional
Details: Open Letter to MEPS on NGT legislation
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email
Bassline Strategy Ltd
2025-11-21
Intent: To provide recommendations to the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union with respect to the provisions on homelessness in the 'Draft Report on the housing crisis in the EuropeanUnion with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing'.::To provide recommendations to the Committee onEmployment and Social Affairs with respect to the housing and homelessness elements of the 'Draft Report on Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy'.::To collaborate with other civil society organisations and engage constructively with the European Commission on the Affordable Housing Plan.
Details: Event in the European Parliament entitled “Building an EU strategy to eliminate homelessness”
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Included coordination with our host Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and a short briefing for Michael McNamara, who could not attend the event in person. - Meeting, Coordination with MEPs & staff regarding participation and attendance. - Informal communication, Invitations and follow-ups with individual MEP offices. - Email, ...
Environmental Pillar
2025-09-23
Intent: Calling for the opposition of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR.
Details: Engaging with key decision makers in respect of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR),
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Emails sent to Irish MEPs in respect of the creation of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR. - Email
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-09-23
Intent: Encourage DPOs to attend the opening of Habitat's newest ReStore in Glasnevin. This may include an ask to speak at the event or 'officially' open the store, by cutting the ceremonial ribbon.
Details: Habitat ReStore Glasnevin's launch event - invitation
Officials: Ray McAdam, Alan Dillon, Feljin Jose, Cat O'Driscoll, Seamas McGrattan, Colm O'Rourke, Cieran Perry, Gayle Ralph, ...
Methods: Email sent to relevant DPOs in Glasnevin and surrounding areas RE opening of the new social enterprise.Sent w/c 22/09/25 - Email
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.
Details: EU corporate accountability policy
Officials: Rose Conway-Walsh, Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Eoin Hayes, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, Alice-Mary Higgins, Patricia Stephenson, Sinéad Gibney, ...
Methods: Meetings with TDs, Senators, MEPs, and officials in relation to EU corporate accountability legislation. - Meeting, Emails to elected representatives in relation to EU corporate accountability policy and legislation. - Email
Vulcan Consulting Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Highlighting MSD's footprint in Ireland and raising awareness of key health policy priorities
Details: Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Robert O'Donoghue, Grace Boland, Darragh O'Brien, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Regina Doherty, Lynn Boylan, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Football Association of Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: To understand more about the current EU funding schemes available to the Association.
Details: A meeting on 22 July 2025
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Methods: A meeting between Association staff members and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin in the FAI office on the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown - Meeting
Cormac McKay
2025-09-21
Intent: Plebisite to be held at the same time as the Presidential election.
Details: Plebiscite for Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin
Officials: Lynn Boylan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Michael McGrath, Micheál Martin
Methods: Email