Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 18)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from Irish farms. Farmers today are operating in a very high-cost economy relative to international competitors.::That labour costs, energy prices, and our dependence on imports of fertiliser and animal feed due to a lack of national self-sufficiency expose us to more volatility and uncertainty than others. IFA analysis shows that average production costs on Irish farms have increased by close to 75% in recent years, with two in three farms now earning below the national minimum wage.::That,over the lifetime of the next Government, decisions will be made which will have huge implications for Irish farmers. IFA has identified the following key priority issues for farming and rural Ireland in the new Programme for Gov
Details: Priorities for Farming and Rural Ireland in New Government Programme
Officials: Keira Keogh, Maria Walsh, Michael Collins, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Michael Lowry, Jack O'Donnell, Deirdre Gillane, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Social Media, ...
Pfizer
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight that tariffs on medicines and their inputs would increase healthcare costs for patients and increase the cost of producing medicines, reducing the competitiveness of pharmaceutical manufacturers that drive innovation. Globally integrated supply chains for medicines means that the impact of tariffs cannot be limited to one country. ::Ensuring pharmaceuticals are exempt from any potential retaliatory tariffs because suchmeasures have a cumulative negative impact, increasing the cost of production andreducing patient access.
Details: Raise concern about the impact of potential tariffs on pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply of medicines to patients globally
Officials: Micheál Martin, Joanne Lonergan, Pauric McPhillips, Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Deloitte Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Ahead of finalising Deloitte's pre-budget submission, Daryl Hanberry (Head of Tax and Legal) emailed these individuals, asking for their input.
Details: Pre-budget Submission
Officials: Robert Kelly, Diarmuid Lynch, Pearse Doherty, Louise O'Reilly
Methods: Ahead of finalising Deloitte's pre-budget submission, Daryl Hanberry (Head of Tax and Legal) emailed these individuals, asking for their input. - Email
Scale Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight issues of relevance to start-ups and scale-ups in relation to the forthcoming term of Government
Details: Highlighting priorities for start-ups and scaling companies in context of Programme for Government
Officials: Diarmuid Lynch, Helen McEntee, Patrick Cluskey, Cliona Doyle
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
GSK
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To have party manifesto commitments on vaccination included in new Programme for Government
Details: Immunisation policy
Officials: Helen McEntee, James Lawless, Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Clare Mungovan
Methods: Phone calls and messages to specific TDs and other DPOs involved in Programme for Government Negotiations - Phone call, Emails to DPOs to provide information for inclusion of manifesto commitments in Programme for Government - Email
Epilepsy Ireland
2025-05-20
Intent: For the Deputies to use their communication channels to share a message about international Epilepsy Day (Feb 10th 2025) and seizure first aid.
Details: Sharing details about International Epilepsy Day and asking TDs to commit to sharing a message of support on the day.
Officials: Diarmuid Lynch
Methods: Contacted Taoiseach's advisor seeking that he arrange for a video or message to be shared on International Epilepsy Day - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-17
Intent: To recognise that Europe is contending with a set of significant and evolving challenges which will add increased complexity to the next MFF negotiations as financial provision for Defence and European Enlargement come to the fore. It is imperative however, that Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Areas are not side-lined in any potential reconfiguration of the next European Budget.::To show concern over recent discussions on potential merging of European finances into a ‘Single Fund' which would have negative effects on the next CAP.::That IFA is in complete opposition to any merging of the Common Agricultural Policy with any other programme and expects the integrity and independence of the policy to be respected, ringfenced and maintained in line with the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union. Under no circumstance can there be any dilution of agriculture's importance within the next European Budget. Article 38 of the Treaty is clear in this regard.::‘The Union shall defi
Details: EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Officials: Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Jack O'Donnell, Maria Walsh, Micheál Martin, Nina Carberry, Paschal Donohoe, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Letter, Email, Informal communication, ...
IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG
2025-03-24
Intent: Feedback from the creative music industry to the AI Advisory's Committees report
Details: AI Advisory Committee's report on the impact of AI on the creative industry
Officials: Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Niamh Smyth, Peter Burke, Patrick O'Donovan
Methods: the report was sent to AnTaoiseach, some of his advisors and the Ministers who's departmental remit covers either AI, copyright or music - Letter
Gas Networks Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for gas security emergency reserve, delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
Details: Shared/discussed with a number of public representatives and advisors a copy of Gas Networks Ireland's general election manifesto which includes policy change asks on security of gas supply, delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
Officials: Simon Harris, James Lawless, Martin Heydon, Diarmuid Lynch, Alan Dillon, Micheál Martin, Eamonn McCormack, Peadar Tóibín, ...
Methods: (1) Ibec Event attended on 10th September - Furnished An Taoiseach Simon Harris with a copy of Gas Networks Ireland's general election manifesto.(2) BioCNG station launch event attended on 26th September - Furnished Minister James Lawless and Minister Martin Heydon with a copy of Gas Networks Ireland's general election manifesto. - Event / Reception, Diarmuid Lynch Special Advisor to An Tanaiste Micheal Martin online briefing on the 6th December. - Virtual Meeting, Posted copy of GNI election manifesto and pathway to net zero to Minister Alan Dillon as per request from Minister's team. - Letter, ...
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform of NWC's Programme for government asks, general election manifesto ect.
Details: Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Ivana Bacik, Holly Cairns, Bríd Smith, James Browne, ...
Methods: Email to Political party leaders stating NWC's general election 2024 asks. (11.11.24), Follow-up email asked for election candidates to publicly endorse the NWC manifesto. - Email, Email sent by NWC Head of Policy to James Browne with the intention to inform of NWC'S general election asks. 17.12.24 - Email, 2 phone calls between NWC Head of Policy to Clare Mogovan, special advisor (4/10/2024 and 11/11/2024) to inform of NWC's general election asks. - Phone call, ...