Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Coillte CGA
2025-09-21
Intent: Improved understanding of Coillte’s Strategy and the impact of Storm Éowyn on Coillte’s recreation infrastructure.
Details: Brief Minister Calleary on the Coillte Strategy and the impact of Storm Éowyn on recreational funding
Officials: Dara Calleary, Darragh Gallagher, JP Mulherin
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: 1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes and gaps. ::5) Explained challenges for the sport horse sector - US tariffs, succession planning, employment permits, skills gaps etc. ::6) Provided breakdown of HSI structure and funding. ::7) Highlighted challenges facing riding centres around the costs of commercial rates and insurance.
Details: Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Officials: William Aird, Michael Fitzmaurice, Aindrias Moynihan, Martin Kenny, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Joe Cooney, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Gillian Toole, ...
Methods: Held meetings elected reps during this period in Leinster House, the RDS and in Naas offices. - Meeting, While attending meetings in Leinster House and at the RDS Show, HSI management informally raised issues and challenges facing the sport horse sector with elected representatives and officials. - Informal communication, Emails arranging meetings - Email, ...
Irish Men's Sheds Association
2025-05-20
Intent: Return of the Men's Shed Grant up to a value of €3000,00 per shed.
Details: Discussion the re-establishment of the Men's Shed Grant
Officials: Dara Calleary, Mary Hurley, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Darragh Gallagher
Methods: Meeting