Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)
FTI Consulting
2025-06-23
Intent: To share the findings of the Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report, which provides a detailed breakdown of both merchant and consumer preferences and views in relation to Irish payment ecosystem. The opportunity to meet representatives from Payments Europe to discuss the report was also offered.
Details: Publication of Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report
Officials: Ged Nash, Sinéad Gibney, Cian O'Callaghan, George Lawlor, Rose Conway-Walsh, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, Deborah Sweeney, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-05-30
Intent: Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors
Details: Copyright / AI; Defamation; Revenue rules; ensuring sustainable future for journalism
Officials: Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Michael O'Connor, Malcolm Byrne, Helen McEntee, Patrick O’Donovan, ...
Methods: All Oireachtas members, special advisors, Department officials - Email, Conversation with An Taoiseach at Irish Times business awards - Informal communication, Phone call
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the economic value of personalized ads and the potential impact of the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Details: To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Officials: Micheál Martin, John Callinan, Helen Blake, Geraldine Byrne Nason, Deirdre Gillane, Peter Burke, Declan Hughes, John Newham, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To allow for innovation and growth within the EU’s AI regulatory framework.
Details: To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
Officials: Shane Cassells, Brian Keegan, Niamh Smyth, Sam Griffin, Peter Burke, Micheál Martin, John Callinan, Helen Blake, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Landingzone Limited T/A Dogpatch Labs
2025-05-21
Intent: To seek clarification on the Programme for Government’s position regarding ongoing public investment in innovation infrastructure, specifically whether initiatives such as the NDRC align with stated commitments to support entrepreneurship, regional development, and early-stage innovation.
Details: Letter regarding role of the NDRC & Programme for Government
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Peter Burke, Brian Keegan
Methods: Letter in relation to NDRC - Letter
Landingzone Limited T/A Dogpatch Labs
2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of global competitiveness in entrepreneurship and innovation, the critical role of innovation infrastructure, and the need to prioritise entrepreneurship support programmes as a core element of Ireland’s national strategy for early-stage acceleration and innovation-led growth.
Details: Meeting re entrepreneurship and innovation policy
Officials: Brian Keegan
Methods: Meeting at Dogpatch Labs - Meeting
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To gain support for the appointment of senior official with responsibility for digital advertising policy.
Details: Support for digital ads sector in Ireland.
Officials: James Geoghegan, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, Brian Keegan, Laura Mannion, John Newham, Sam Griffin
Methods: Email, Meeting
Insurance Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness and proportionality of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, the Omnibus Simplification Package including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, securitisation and Anti-Money Laundering regulation. To host Insurance Ireland's joint Irish Financial Services St Patrick's Day advocacy event.
Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's European Parliament representatives
Officials: Maria Walsh, Michael J. McGrath, Regina Doherty, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Billy Kelleher, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Ciaran Mullooly, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Event / Reception, ...
Insurance Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, including the Judicial Council recommendation to increase personal injury awards, also raising issues with legislation like Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 (Professional Indemnity Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, providing details ongoing consultations and raising proposals to make the sector more competitive. To host a discussion on issues pertinent to the insurance sector as part of the Annual President's Lunch.
Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
Officials: Michael McGrath, Peter Burke, Robert Troy, Jim O'Callaghan, Paschal Donohoe, Fiona O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Letter, ...
Insurance Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: To inform discussion of climate risk, including flooding, Storm Eowyn response and sustainable finance issues, including the corporate sustainability reporting directive, within government.
Details: On behalf of members to inform discussion of climate risk and sustainable finance issues within government
Officials: Brian Keegan, Robert Troy, Peter Burke, Michael J. McGrath, Seana Cunningham, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Fiona O'Connor
Methods: Email, Meeting, Informal communication