Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 69)
Irish Self Catering Federation
2025-09-08
Intent: That the interests of the ISCF and its members are clearly represented in relation to proposed changes to the STR legislation. By engaging with policymakers, we aim to influence the development of fair, balanced regulations that support both the sector’s sustainability and compliance with national standards.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Officials: James Browne, John Cummins, Christopher O’Sullivan, Peter Burke, James O'Connor, Joe Neville, Linda Nelson Murray, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: Irish Self-Catering Federation - Exceptions Briefing Document – 2025. Glamping Proposal 2025. Quality Assurance Certification Scheme + Eco systems for self-catering in Ireland & EU. - Email, ISCF Conference 2025 - Speakers Engagement. Michael Healy-Rae. - Email, ISCF: Urgent Meeting Request: Discussion on STR Legislation Impact. James O'Connor TD - Email, ...
Optum Services (Ireland) Limited
2025-09-02
Intent: Bring the Sec Gen up to speed on issues impacting buisness in the northwest. Listen to the Sec Gen's response on plans he is working on within his detp. relavant to the issues raised.
Details: As Chair of Ibec Northwest Committee, I led the conversation on items related to cost of doing business.
Officials: Declan Hughes
Methods: Meeting
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2025-05-22
Intent: Provide AmCham views on enhancing the R&D tax credit and R&D supports
Details: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise on R&D supports and the R&D tax credit
Officials: Declan Hughes, John Newham, Gary Tobin
Methods: To outline AmCham views on the R&D tax credit and R&D supports - Meeting
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2025-05-22
Intent: Discuss AmCham's views on how to strengthen and enhance the two way US Ireland trade and investment relationship
Details: Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Officials: Declan Hughes, Ronnie Downes, John Newham, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Rose Conway-Walsh, Simon Harris, ...
Methods: Meeting with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Meeting, Meeting with Sinn Fein - Meeting, Discuss AmCham views in the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Forum - Meeting
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC
2025-05-21
Intent: To adopt a holistic national strategy for the life sciences sector in Ireland which aims to realise benefits both to economic development and public health.
Details: Communication with DETE on national strategy for the life sciences sector
Officials: Declan Hughes, John Newham
Methods: Private conversation at ESRI event in Dublin. - Informal communication, Private conversation at IPHA Conference in Dublin - Informal communication
Google Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To share Google's perspectives on the development of codes of practice under the EU AI Act
Details: EU AI Act Code of Practice
Officials: Jean Carberry, Jack Chambers, Micheál Martin, Paschal Donohoe, Declan Hughes
Methods: Meeting, Event / Reception
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the economic value of personalized ads and the potential impact of the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Details: To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Officials: Micheál Martin, John Callinan, Helen Blake, Geraldine Byrne Nason, Deirdre Gillane, Peter Burke, Declan Hughes, John Newham, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To allow for innovation and growth within the EU’s AI regulatory framework.
Details: To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
Officials: Shane Cassells, Brian Keegan, Niamh Smyth, Sam Griffin, Peter Burke, Micheál Martin, John Callinan, Helen Blake, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Called for increased investment in both Housing and Infrastructure in Budget 2026, which were highlighted as leading priorities by Dublin businesses
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q1 2025 Business Outlook Report to all T.D.s, Dublin Councillors and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Illustrated the support of Dublin's business community for Government to ratify the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q1 2025 Business Outlook Report to all T.D.s, Dublin Councillors and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan