Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 147)
Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd
2025-12-30
Intent: A meeting
Details: Meeting request to discuss batteries in Ireland as part of the EU battery strategy
Officials: Seán Kelly, Michael McNamara, Barry Andrews
Methods: One email sent to each MEP initial, and 2 follow up emails sent asking for receipt of email/requesting meeting dates. No meetings took place. - Email
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, ...
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, ...
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
2025-10-21
Intent: Intended to create awareness of the current situation of the regulation and the directive and to look for support for same.
Details: Engagement with public representatives on the proposed regulation on child sexual abuse and the recast directive on child sexual abuse.
Officials: Barry Andrews, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Kathleen Funchion, Ciaran Mullooly, Michael McNamara, Aodhan O'Riordain, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Emails sent to all Ireland's MEPs. - Email, Meetings held with four MEPs. - Meeting
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
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.
Details: Ireland's national Designated Maritime Area Plan
Officials: Barry Andrews, Naoise Ó Muirí, Malcolm Byrne, Conor D McGuinness, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Darren O'Rourke, Aine Doyle, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: Implement the new Planning and Development Act. ::Resourcing and support for the the implementation of the renewable energy targets set out in the National Planning Framework.::Priority for renewable energy projects in the planning system and more resources for ACP and relevant statutory agencies.::Provide political support for the reinforcement of our electricity grid as set out in EirGrid’s Shaping Our Electricity Future.::Accelerate the construction of the North-South Interconnector and other key grid infrastructure projects. ::Provide support for energy storage as a key enabler of renewable electricity and a zero-carbon power system and implement the national energy storage strategy.
Details: Acclerating delivery of on and offshore wind energy.
Officials: Barry Andrews, Naoise Ó Muirí, Malcolm Byrne, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Conor D McGuinness, Darren O'Rourke
Methods: Meeting, Email