Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 19)
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-12-18
Intent: Rental policy explicitly supports a balanced mix of housing supply, including tourism accommodation.Minimum tenancy periods be reviewed, with a three-year security model considered as a workable alternative.The cumulative impact of rental reforms and the short-term letting register be assessed together, particularly for tourism-dependent regions.Housing, tourism, planning and enterprise policies be developed in alignment, with regional flexibility built in.
Details: Submission on Government Reforms to the Rental Sector
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Malcolm Noonan, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Butler, John Cummins, David Cullinane, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, ...
Methods: Email
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2025-12-17
Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Donna McGettigan, Cathy Bennett, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, John Brady, Johnny Mythen, Conor D McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email
The Union of Students in Ireland
2025-10-28
Intent: Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Details: Reduction of fees for third level students
Officials: James Lawless, Donna McGettigan, Pearse Doherty, Darren O'Rourke, Sorca Clarke, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Rose Conway-Walsh, Seán Crowe, ...
Methods: Contact with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science about the fee reduction - Email, Thanking Ministers who spoke in favour of a fee reduction - Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: We need robust infrastructure, skilled talent, and a pro-business environment to support indigenous businesses and attract foreign investment
Details: Competitiveness is challenged with red tape and complex criteria & paperwork
Officials: Joe Conway, John Cummins, Mary Butler, Conor D McGuinness
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Details: Waterford is “on the map but not on the grid.”
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Details: Waterford is “on the map but not on the grid.”
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second• Decouple registration from planning permission• Resource LAs to enforce• Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions)• Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Details: Support responsible letting while protecting housing
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second• Decouple registration from planning permission• Resource LAs to enforce• Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions)• Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Details: Support responsible letting while protecting housing
Officials: Joe Conway, Conor D McGuinness, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Invest in staff & training• Modern digital planning systems• Better inter-agency collaboration
Details: Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Mary Butler, John Cummins
Methods: Lobby Day Event - Meeting, Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-10-07
Intent: • Invest in staff & training• Modern digital planning systems• Better inter-agency collaboration
Details: Overstretched local planning departments means long delays in housing & business development
Officials: John Cummins, Mary Butler, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway
Methods: Lobby Day Event 24 Sept - Meeting, Email