Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 93)
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-31
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien, Marie Sherlock, Brian Carroll, Margie McCarthy, ...
Methods: 3rd September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH - Meeting, 5th September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Email and texts Erin McGreehanDiscussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Email, ...
TikTok
2025-12-30
Intent: To provide insight into TikTok's investment in Ireland and its approach to online safety, data governance and support of small and medium businesses.
Details: Investment in Ireland, Project Clover, Online Safety, TikTok Shop
Officials: Jerry Buttimer, Michael Healy-Rae, Michael Moynihan, Dara Calleary, Timmy Dooley, Aindrias Moynihan, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Erin McGreehan, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry
2025-12-19
Intent: Recommend the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory group in January 2026 to advance this and deliver on commitment laid out in Programme for Government
Details: Medicines Assessment and Reimbursement Process in Ireland
Officials: Pádraig O'Sullivan, Erin McGreehan, Teresa Costello, Michael Cahill
Methods: Representatives from Rare Diseases Ireland and IPPOSI met with Paidraig O’Sullivan TD, Erin McGreehan TD, Senator Teresa Costello, and Michael Cahill TD to share statistics around access to new medicines in Ireland and the impact this will not only have on patients but also wider innovation landscape based on learnings from Europe. - Meeting
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland
2025-12-16
Intent: Enhanced awareness across elected reps on Community Finance Ireland's ambition to promote cross community idea generation re sustainable communities
Details: Shared Island supports to Cross Community Development
Officials: Brendan Smith, Aisling Dempsey, Erin McGreehan, Niamh Smyth
Methods: Met with Elected Rep at Leinster House to share ambition on cross border programme and access to Shared Island supports - Meeting, Met with Elected Rep at Leinster House to share ambition on cross border programme and access to Shared Island supports - Email
Drogheda Women & Children's Refuge
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-01
Intent: Updated polices and guidelines for IPAS Centres that offer more support to centres on how to recognize and respond appropriately to a situation of domestic abuse within their centre an dkeep the victims safe
Details: Following a report on Safe Harbour Project, based in Mosney Village it was noted that current policies and procedures in IPAS centres on reporting and responding to DSGBV have not been reviewed since 2014. We have lobbied local TDs to raise the issue in the Dail and call for a review of the current, ...
Officials: Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash, Alison Comyn, Paula Butterly, Joanna Byrne
Methods: Circulation of the Evaluation of the Safe Harbour Report with recommendations outlined for change in policyRequest to mainstream the Outreach & Education Role through CUAN and update in policy for IPAS centres - Email, Discussion on the recommendations in the report and ask to mainstream the role within CUAN and update in policy for IPAS Centres - Meeting
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.
Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Catherine Martin, Mary Lou McDonald, Darragh O'Brien, Eamon Ryan, Roderic O'Gorman, Aidan Davitt, ...
Methods: Letters were sent to all Senators, TD's and Ministers. - Letter
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-21
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Meeting with Áine Doyle June 10th 2025 and text communications June, JulyDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH and transition funding for District Heat in the NDP. - Meeting, Email and text correspondence with Deputy Erin McGreehan 30th July 2025Discussed funding for District Heating and the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Met with Deputy Roderic O'Gorman 1st July 2025Discussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Meeting, ...
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium's successful visitor numbers in one year since reopening, new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.
Details: Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
Officials: John Brady, Paul McAuliffe, Catherine Ardagh, Cathy Bennett, Grace Boland, Joanna Byrne, Catherine Connolly, Albert Dolan, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Informal communication, ...
Rare Diseases Ireland
2025-09-20
Intent: Inclusion of rare diseases as a priority for Ireland to showcase during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026.
Details: Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
Officials: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Stephen Foley, Muiris O’Connor, Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, James Lawless, Peter Burke, Catherine Ardagh, ...
Methods: Invitation to selected TDs & Senators to join a meeting discussing plans to request official rare disease event during EU Presidency. - Email, 1 hour meeting of Oireachtas All Party Group on Rare Diseases meeting to discuss importance and reasoning for highlighting rare diseases during EU Presidency - Meeting, Letter sent to Ministers for Health requesting official event highlighting rare diseases during EU Presidency - copied to Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment - Letter
Restaurants Association of Ireland
2025-09-20
Intent: Meeting with Oireachtas members to discuss the industry and the cost of doing business crisis. The aim of this meeting was to discuss ways in which the government can assist the sector.
Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members on the cost of doing business in the food-led hospitality sector.
Officials: Erin McGreehan, Tony McCormack, James O'Connor, John Clendennen, Sinéad Gibney, Linda Nelson Murray, Albert Dolan
Methods: Met with Oireachtas Members in separate meetings in Leinster HouseMain topics:Cost of business and potential supports for the sector.Budget 2026 - Meeting