Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: To inform members of the Oireachtas and others on the academic evidence for the success of ALONE's delivery model under the ECC
Details: Invite to Impact Assessment launch
Officials: Michaela Reilly, Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Barry Kehoe, Coilín O'Reilly, Colm Ward, Eddie Taaffe, Emer O'Gorman, Eoin Doyle, ...
Methods: Invitation to launch of ALONE's Impact Assessment report. - Email
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: Inform local authorities as to the housing needs of older people and invite them to discuss ALONE's evidence-based approach
Details: Invitation to discuss housing solutions for older people with ALONE
Officials: Richard Shakespeare, Frank Curran, AnnMarie Farrelly, Sonya Kavanagh, Simon Walton, Paddy Mahon, Joan Martin, Kieran Keogh, ...
Methods: Letter featuring localised details of housing need in each local authority area, and invitation to discuss housing needs of older people, based on ALONE's evidence. - Letter
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-09-19
Intent: Revision of NPF and Housing Targets and it’s implication for land zoning policies and housing supply
Details: Presentation to City and County Managers Association, Housing Subcommittee on Housing Supply Issues
Officials: Colm Ward, Patsy Lafferty, Elaine Leech, Samantha Healy, Alison O'Rourke, Eddie Taaffe, Michael Mulhern, Michael Owens, ...
Methods: Meeting
Cork Simon Community
2025-09-19
Intent: Points of clarification on the draft S10 review document.
Details: Communication relating to S10 Review.
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: Letter to DPO in his capacity as Chairperson of CCMA Housing Committee - Letter
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-05-15
Intent: Information sharing on housing sentiment and forecasted supply
Details: letter to CCMA requesting meeting to discuss outlook and sentiment on housing supply
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: Letter
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-05-15
Intent: Information sharing on housing sentiment and forecasted supply
Details: letter to CCMA requesting meeting to discuss outlook and sentiment on housing supply
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: Letter
New Ross NeedlecraftLtd
2025-04-20
Intent: To receive funding fro Wexford Co Council for utility costs for New Ross Needlecraft Ltd
Details: Request to Wexford Co Council for funding.
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: This lobbying was followed up by letter. - Email
Courtown Community Council
2025-01-19
Intent: Informing WCC that as ORIS funding has been allocated for this designated pNHA, CourtownCommunity Council will continue working with the stakeholders to deliver projectelements such as fencing, outdoor furniture, and signage, while adhering to the long-term Burrow Management Plan.::Gaining support from WCC to support mediation between local groups to address ongoing concerns over the management of the area where CCC gained ORIS funding to enhance. ::Request support for installation of picnic tables and associated ground works.
Details: ORIS funded works
Officials: Elizabeth Hore, Darragh McDonald, Eddie Taaffe, Joe Sullivan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin
Methods: Email, Letter
Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-14
Intent: To introduce Regnum and proposed wind farm to the CEO of Wexford County Council.Also to understand how the project would be received locally and within council, determine who we should meet before launching project and how best to engage with the community. This was carried out after positive meetings with the local councillors.
Details: A meeting was held with the CEO of Wexford County Council to inform him of Regnum Renewable's intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and to introduce him to the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill.
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: Kevin Daly (COO), Karen McDermott (Head of Planning), BarryBrennan (Community Liaison Officer) and Ivan Yates (External) met with Eddie Taaffe, the CEO of Wexford County Council at the Council's offices on 18/09/2024 to discuss the proposed project.The planning process, work carried out to date, overview of themeetings held with local councillors, the obstacles to the project, the benefits of the project and proposed timelines were discussed. - Meeting
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-14
Intent: To introduce Regnum and proposed wind farm to the CEO of Wexford County Council. Also to understand how the project would be received locally and within council, determine who we should meet before launching project and how best to engage with the community. This was carried out after positive meetings with the local councillors.
Details: A meeting was held with the CEO of Wexford County Council to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and to introduce him to the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill.
Officials: Eddie Taaffe
Methods: Kevin Daly (COO), Karen McDermott (Head of Planning), Barry Brennan (Community Liaison Officer) and Ivan Yates (External) met with Eddie Taaffe, the CEO of Wexford County Council at the Council's offices on 18/09/2024 to discuss the proposed project. The planning process, work carried out to date, overview of the meetings held with local councillors, the obstacles to the project, the benefits of the project and proposed timelines were discussed. - Meeting