Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
Environmental Pillar
2025-09-23
Intent: Government commitment to adequately fund nature restoration and climate action::Meeting with Ministers to discuss Environmental Pillar pre-Budget submission
Details: Budget 2026
Officials: Christopher O’Sullivan, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers
Methods: Pre-budget submission sent to Ministers along with emails requesting a meeting - Email
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: Wrote highlighting that the kill occured in a river already under stress from nitrates and that disasters like this will become more common with climate change. Asking that they fully investigate the kill and publish the results, implement immediate mitigation measures and rehabilitation measures (including to help prevent similar future incidents), ensure adequate monitoring, strengthen enforcement regimes, and respond to specific issues according to their individual remits
Details: Blackwater fish kill
Officials: James Browne, Christopher O’Sullivan, John Cummins, Martin Heydon, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: One email to all the officials below - Email
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: To advise of An Taisce activities in this area. Extension of scope of, and addition of An Tasice as qualifying body for, Section 1003A of the of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 for donation of heritage properties.
Details: Dereliction and Re-use of buildings. Section 1003A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 tax relief for heritage property donation
Officials: Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe, James Browne, Christopher O’Sullivan, John Colon
Methods: Meeting, Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-19
Intent: To propose that the current derogation on a levy on agricultural tyres must remain in place until market imbalance issues are addressed and a practical disposal system for existing waste tyres on farms is put in place.
Details: Agri Taxation - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme (tyres)
Officials: Brian Purcell, Martin Heydon, Brian Brennan, Christopher O’Sullivan, Emer Higgins, Helen McEntee, Noel Grealish, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission
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, ...
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, ...
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2025-09-19
Intent: To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland
Details: Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien, Malcolm Noonan, Jennifer Whitmore, Roderic O'Gorman, Christopher O’Sullivan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, ...
Methods: An invitation to attend the launch of the Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland on World Seabird Day 2025 in Dublin and to raise awareness of the need to designate these areas as Special Protection Areas for birds. - Email, Inviting An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to launch the Important Bird Areas for Seabirds. Inviting Minister for Nature, Christopher O'Sullivan to launch the Important Bird Areas for Seabirds. - Letter
Community Law & Mediation
2025-09-19
Intent: Deliver the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
Details: Sent the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Jennifer Whitmore, Ciarán Ahern, Pa Daly, Christopher O’Sullivan, Lynn Boylan, Siobhan Russell, Oonagh Buckley, ...
Methods: Email to deliver the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission. - Email
Alliance for Insurance Reform
2025-09-19
Intent: Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and greater use of PIAB. Affordable legal fees. Ensuring insurance reform is part of govt policy. Not increasing Personal Injury Guidelines, Action Plan on Insurance Reform
Details: Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Officials: Pearse Doherty, Ged Nash, Cian O'Callaghan, Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O'Callaghan, Robert Troy, John Clendennen, Linda Nelson Murray, ...
Methods: Tagging of relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators on Twitter posts - Social Media, All regarding the intended results of Section 2 - Email, All regarding the intended results of Section 2 - Letter, ...
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company
2025-09-19
Intent: To provide information on the operation of the National Lottery, the positive impact of GoodCauses funding and the challenges presented by Lottery Betting to Good Causes funding, public safety and public health.
Details: Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Officials: Emer Higgins, Peter Burke, Marianne Cassidy, Niall Collins, James Browne, Alan Dillon, Mary Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, ...
Methods: Photocalls with DPO's to mark Good Causes Awards finalists within their local area or linked to their relevant area of responsibility. - Event / Reception, Meetings with relevant DPO's to provide an update on Good Causes funding, and associated regulatory and public policy issues. - Meeting