Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)
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
Friends of the Earth
2025-05-21
Intent: Secure commitments in Programme for Government to implement joint civil society campaign demands on energy poverty, as well as FoE campaign demands re climate and data centres
Details: Advocacy re Programme for Government
Officials: William Aird, Grace Boland, Brian Brennan, Colm Brophy, Colm Burke, Peter Burke, Paula Butterly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Emailed joint civil society 'Warm Homes for All' manifesto to elected government party representatives during programme for government negotiations - Email, Email to Taoiseach's team regarding research on data centre and DETE - Email, Email to Minister for Finance's team re FoE programme for government briefing - Email
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To facilitate a balanced shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, to discuss the potential for creating an expert group comprising government officials, economists, industry representatives and those involved in energy and environment policy,
Details: The potential for an expert group on taxation to facilitate a balanced shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Deborah Sweeney, Ray McAdam
Methods: To seek a meeting to discuss the potential for the formation of the group and to provide information on what the group would focus on. - Email, To follow up on emails - Informal communication
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-19
Intent: Meeting with Minister Donohoe and Minister Peter Burke, and Enterprise Oireachtas Committee Chair James O'connor
Details: Sought meeting to discuss the EU Savings and Investment Union, competitiveness agenda
Officials: Fiona O'Connor, Deborah Sweeney, Paschal Donohoe, Peter Burke, James O'Connor
Methods: Email
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie
2025-02-19
Intent: Support for the following policy areas:1. Significant reform and investment in child and youth mental health services delivered through the cross government Young Ireland Policy Framework spotlight programme2. Prioritisation of preventative, early intervention and primary care mental health services for children and young people3. Provision of new youth hubs4. Access to affordable housing5. A meaningful input for young people in decisions affecting their lives
Details: Emails to incoming Ministers and officials regarding policy priorities for the new Dail term, particularly around youth mental health and youth work
Officials: Helen McEntee, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Mary Butler, Jack Chambers, John Cummins, James Browne, Paschal Donohoe, James Lawless, ...
Methods: One email to each listed individual below - Email
Outhouse CLG
2025-01-10
Intent: To inform about the negative impact on the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ international protection applicants of the designation of certain countries that are patently unsafe for LGBTQ+ people.
Details: Designation of safe countries of origin for international protection applicants.
Officials: Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Ray McAdam, Deborah Sweeney
Methods: Meeting
Outhouse CLG
2025-01-10
Intent: To raise concerns about the barriers in accessing healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Details: Healthcare for LGBTQ+ People
Officials: Mary Lou McDonald, Neasa Hourigan, Janet Horner, Ray Cunningham, Marie Sherlock, Fiona Connelly, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2024-09-21
Intent: To discuss the importance of a harmonised and effective regulatory framework in the EU and its link to Europe’s global competitiveness.
Details: To outline Meta's views on the European digital regulatory framework
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Barry Lowry, Deborah Sweeney
Methods: Meeting, Phone call
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited
2024-09-20
Intent: To ensure there was awareness of the impact of tax increases on the fuel sector, particularly in border regions, and those who are employed in it and to provide information on the benefits of the establishment of an expert group on taxation
Details: Providing information on the upcoming fuel tax increases and the potential for the establishment of an expert group on taxation, seeking a meeting on the same issues
Officials: Deborah Sweeney, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Erin McGreehan, Imelda Munster, Peter Fitzpatrick, Ged Nash, Fergus O'Dowd, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
Ibec
2024-09-20
Intent: To request the support of Government for Technology Ireland's Budget 2025 priorities
Details: Technology Ireland Budget 2025 Submission
Officials: Jack Chambers, John Hogan, Sam Griffin, Shane Smyth, Paschal Donohoe, David Moloney, Barry Lowry, Fiona O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Meeting with Emer Higgins TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas) and Peter Burke TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas) - Meeting, ...