Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 106)
EQUINIX (IRELAND)
2025-12-31
Intent: To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres
Details: Energy Connection Policy
Officials: Fergal McParland, Aine Doyle, Emer Higgins, Laura Mannion, Darragh O'Brien, Dara Calleary, Paul Bolger
Methods: Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Email, Discussion about energy connection policy and sustainability initiatives - Meeting
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-23
Intent: To seek additional funding, supports and provisions for businesses, including Budget measures, competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding.
Details: Funding and supports for digital businesses.
Officials: Peter Burke, Laura Mannion, Jean Carberry, James Lawless, Harry McCann, Dermot Coates, Emer Higgins, Malcolm Byrne, ...
Methods: Multiple email communications regarding proposals, seeking support and requesting meetings to discuss items for inclusion in Budget 2026 relating to competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding for businesses. - Email, Various meetings with officials to discuss proposals and to seek support for Digital Business Ireland's pre-budget submission, and supports for innovation, education, digital upskilling, and regulatory guidance for businesses. - Meeting
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.
Details: St Michael's House Lobbying
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Colm Brophy, Seán Crowe, Dessie Ellis, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: June 2025. Official opening of Caislean Day Services. A day services for adults with disabilities. - Event / Reception, 20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter, 31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.
Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Ann Graves, Barry Ward, Barry Heneghan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Catherine Ardagh, Cian O'Callaghan, Ciarán Ahern, ...
Methods: Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-21
Intent: Discuss concerns about State/CRU connections policy
Details: Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
Officials: Emer Higgins, Timmy Dooley, Declan Hughes, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Email, Meeting
Dogs Trust
2025-09-20
Intent: To raise awareness of the need to prioritise dog welfare and control policies in the Programme for Government.
Details: Invite to Paws for a Cause event
Officials: Emer Higgins, Regina Doherty, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Lynn Boylan, Holly Cairns, Ivana Bacik, Erin McGreehan, ...
Methods: Invite to Paws for a Cause event - Email
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-09-20
Intent: To raise awareness of 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: Peter Burke, Jack Chambers, Simon Harris, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, Robert Troy, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-09-20
Intent: To allow for innovation and growth within the EU’s AI regulatory framework.
Details: To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
Officials: Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, Robert Troy, Emer Higgins, Alan Dillon, James Lawless, ...
Methods: Meeting
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: Seek support for pre-budget submission
Details: Pre-budget submission 2026
Officials: Emer Higgins, Peter Burke, Jack Chambers, Alan Dillon, Jim O'Callaghan, James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Clare Costello, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-19
Intent: To propose the retention of Flat Rate Addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of a 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible.::To propose that the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) is extended to facilitate additional investment in slurry storage and equipment on farms. Accelerated capital allowances for animal health monitoring systems, automatic calf feeders, additional milking points and hoof-care equipment are needed.::To propose Zero VAT / Accelerated capital allowances for investments to improve on-farm efficiency and/or support transition to net zero emissions.::To propose the Accelerated Capital Allowance for farm safety equipment is positive and should be revised annually and extended to include new safety equipment.::To highlight that VAT is currently charged on Carbon Tax. This is double taxation and needs to be removed.::To propose that the reduced excise duty level on agri diesel must be maintai
Details: VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
Officials: Brian Brennan, Brian Purcell, Christopher O'Sullivan, Emer Higgins, Helen McEntee, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Malcolm Byrne, Martin Heydon, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Social Media