Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 101)
Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel
2025-12-31
Intent: Expansion of Services and Increase State Funding for 2026 on beyond
Details: Lobbied on behalf of homeless / struggling veterans of the Defence Forces regarding services
Officials: Brian Geaney, Simon Harris, Orla O'Hanrahan, Micheál Martin, Rossa Mulcahy, Tom Clonan, Gerard Craughwell, Brian Stanley, ...
Methods: Meeting in Military Installations with Defence Forces General Staff regarding support - Meeting, Support from local authorities to redevelop vacant properties for refurbishment into homes for homeless veterans - Email, Meeting advocating for support regarding expansion of services - Meeting, ...
Irish Bioenergy Association
2025-09-21
Intent: Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme.3.Government removes all eligibility in existing and new obligation schemes for fraudulent imported (Non EU produced) liquid biofuels. 4.Extends the deadline and commit to funding the 18 project under the capital grant scheme.
Details: Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.
Officials: Garret Kelleher, Seán Kyne, Eoin Hayes, Gareth Scahill, Joe O'Reilly, Danny Healy-Rae, Seamus McGrath, John Paul O'Shea, ...
Methods: Lobby day
Muiriosa Foundation
2025-09-21
Intent: To seek the support of local public representatives and Government to highlight the key disability issues which are direcly impacting people with ID and autism, and their families nationally, including ongoing sustainability issues impacting the ID sector with the delivery of essential support services. Seeking support from Government to 1. Respond to Unmet Need; 2. Support necessary innovation; 3. Enable service providers to deliver and expand services.
Details: Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability , ...
Officials: William Aird, Peter Burke, Michael Carrighy, Sorca Clarke, John Clendennen, Aisling Dempsey, Seán Fleming, Johnny Guirke, ...
Methods: Email, The letter was accompanied by the Pre-Budget 2026 Submission with details on key priorities developed by NFVSP on behalf of ID service providers - Letter, Phone call, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Officials: Alan Kelly, James O'Connor, Cormac Devlin, Joe Neville, Darren O'Rourke, Barry Heneghan, Laura Harmon, Aubrey McCarthy, ...
Methods: Briefing event, 01.07.25 - Event / Reception, Meeting with Minister Dara Calleary and officials, 01.07.25 - Meeting, Letter to Minister Jack Chambers, 16.07.25; Letter to Taoiseach Michéal Martin, 16.07.25 - Letter, ...
Liquid Gas Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.
Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Anne Rabbitte, Barry Heneghan, Brian Brennan, Brian Stanley, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Meeting, ...
Uplift
2025-09-19
Intent: That the Dáil Defence Committee and all Fianna Faíl TDs would support Irish neutrality legislation.
Details: Uplift members were asked to send emails and make phone calls to members of the Dáil Defence Committee, asking them to support Irish neutrality. Letters were also sent to all Fianna Faíl TDs asking them to support neutrality.
Officials: Brian Stanley, Eamon Scanlon, Ryan O'Meara, Tom Brabazon, Duncan Smith, Maeve O'Connell, Catherine Callaghan, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Phone calls were made by 94 people. - Phone call, 1721 people sent emails. - Email
Alice Public Relations
2025-09-18
Intent: Intended to arrange for the Housing Alliance to meet with Government Officials, to discuss the role Approved Housing Bodies are currently playing to help solve the housing crisis, and their vision and next steps for how they can collectively solve many of the challenges in this area.
Details: Housing Alliance Campaign: focusing on the role Approved Housing Bodies are playing to help solve the housing crisis and their vision for the future
Officials: Paula Butterly, Seamus McGrath, Richard Boyd Barrett, Joe Cooney, Thomas Gould, Eoin Ó Broin, Joe Flaherty, Maria McCormack, ...
Methods: Emails requesting meetings were sent to officials and some were followed up with a second email. Meetings were then arranged via email. - Email
Fórsa trade union
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-18
Intent: Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
Details: Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Officials: Catherine Ardagh, Shay Brennan, Tom Brabazon, Malcolm Byrne, Michael Cahill, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Niall Collins, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: Many elected representatives had further engagement with Fórsa regarding this campaign, beyond the initial mass communications. - Email, Invited by Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Darren O’Rourke to give a briefing in the Oireachtas AV room on the 10th of June. 35 Oireachtas members or their representatives attended the briefing. - Meeting
Irish Heart Foundation
2025-09-17
Intent: To inform members of the Oireachtas on developments in heart failure services and deficits in areas such as psychological support and cardiac rehab, along with financial hardship and barriers to full participation in society::Gain support for improved heart failure services and supports::Gain additional members of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Details: Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Officials: Cathal Crowe, Paula Butterly, Louis O'Hara, Patricia Stephenson, Peter Burke, Peter Burke, Cathy Bennett, Gillian Toole, ...
Methods: Email, First meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group held in the Leinster House AV room. - Event / Reception, Virtual meeting held with Deputy Cathal Crowe. - Virtual Meeting, ...