Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG
2025-09-08
Intent: County Wexford Chamber's three key priorities ahead of Budget 2026 are;1)Infrastructure, Industry & Climate -Objectives include: The continuation of the M11 Motorway, the advancement of Rosslare Europort as an ORE offshore Hub, ::2)Enterprise, Work & Economic Growth - Objectives include: Enhanced government supports for entrepreneurship and smaller businesses, a more streamlined tax system for smaller businesses to reduce administration costs, ::3)Education, Innovation & Research - Objectives Include: Greater capital investment for SETU and additional funding for Skillnet Ireland, ETB's and TU's to allow for further upskilling opportunities and increase life long learning opportunities.
Details: County Wexford Chamber Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Officials: Verona Murphy, James Browne, Johnny Mythen, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Brian Brennan, George Lawlor, Cathal Byrne, Malcolm Byrne, ...
Methods: Email was sent to all Wexford County Council Cathaoirligh & County Wexford & Wicklow/Wexford TD's with a copy of County Wexford Chamber's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission attached - Email
Threshold
2025-09-08
Intent: To meet with the DPOs to discuss the forthcoming legislation to regulate short-term lets.
Details: Regulation of short-term lets
Officials: James O'Connor, Brian Brennan, John Clendennen, Rose Conway-Walsh, Albert Dolan, Paul Donnelly, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, George Lawlor, ...
Methods: One email sent to the DPOs with a letter attached. Email exchanges to schedule meetings. - Email, One letter sent by email to request a meeting with the DPO. - Letter, Ann-Marie O'Reilly and Gareth Redmond had one meeting with Senator Aubrey McCarthy to discuss the forthcoming regulation of short-term lets and Threshold's policy priorities. - Meeting, ...
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network
2025-09-07
Intent: Support the development of a Group Insurance Scheme to leverage accessible, appropriate, and sustainable insurance product for the wider arts and entertainment sector to avail of. Campaigned against the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards.::Create affordable infrastructure for the arts and for artists to live and work in::Continue to invest in research and policy development for the development of circus and street arts infrastructure, creation space & educational opportunities
Details: Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Officials: Micheál Martin, Patrick O'Donovan, Robert Troy, Paschal Donohoe, George Lawlor, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, James Browne, ...
Methods: Ongoing discussions around the need for investment, infrastructure and education around these artforms - Informal communication, Sharing information and advocating for insurance reform and investment in the arts - Social Media, Advocating for the retention and expansion of Basic Income for Artists - Email, ...
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
2025-09-05
Intent: SERI's pre-budget proposals are included in Budget 2026
Details: Lobbying regarding SERI's pre-budget submission and AI
Officials: Albert Dolan, Paul Donnelly, Brian Brennan, Linda Nelson Murray, Aubrey McCarthy, Dara Calleary, George Lawlor, James O'Connor, ...
Methods: Zoom meeting with Albert Dolan - Virtual Meeting, Meeting in Leinster House with Paul Donnelly - Meeting, Meeting in Buswell's with Brian Brennan - Meeting, ...
Stop Climate Chaos coalition
2025-09-01
Intent: TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.
Details: Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
Officials: Aiden Farrelly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, Barry Heneghan, ...
Methods: Email was sent 30th July - Email
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community
Details: Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, George Lawlor, Jim Codd, Verona Murphy, Pearse Doherty, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Ciaran O'Donnell, ...
Methods: investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Meeting, launch of organisation's strategy 2025-2029 with Minister Foley, Kerry. - Event / Reception, investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Email, ...
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2025-08-29
Intent: Relaunch the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for the new Oireachtas term - which The Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides the secretariat to - in order to enhance collaboration on dementia policy and improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers
Details: Relaunch and Coordination of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
Officials: Fiona O'Loughlin, George Lawlor, Catherine Ardagh, Aubrey McCarthy, Martin Daly, Charles Ward, Barry Heneghan, Pat the Cope Gallagher, ...
Methods: Initial kick-off and coordination meeting for the relaunched All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for the new Oireachtas term. This was a Zoom call on the 15th May with Chair of the Group, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin. - Virtual Meeting, The All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, inaugural meeting, for the new Oireachtas term which took place in Leinster House on 18th June. This meeting was attended by a number of TDs and Senators, which are listed below. Wide ranging discussion on developing a workplan for the group, possible AV Room events in Leinster House, dementia community supports and services and agreeing new Co-Chairs of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor. - Meeting, Coordination meeting for the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia. Zoom call on the 18th August with Co-Chairs of the Group, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor. Discussion on workplan for the Group and welcoming new members to the Group in the future. - Virtual Meeting
National Traveller MABS
2025-08-27
Intent: Raise awareness of National Traveller MABS and it's work among the members of the committee.
Details: A letter of introduction was posted to all members of the Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community 2025
Officials: George Lawlor, Barry Ward, Dessie Ellis, John Connolly, Maurice Quinlivan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Pádraig Rice, Seamus McGrath, ...
Methods: A letter of introduction was posted to each member of the committee on key issues affecting the Traveller Community. The letter introduced NTMABS and the work it does and highlighted the importance of financial inclusion and it's impact on all other facets of life. - Letter
FTI Consulting
2025-06-23
Intent: To share the findings of the Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report, which provides a detailed breakdown of both merchant and consumer preferences and views in relation to Irish payment ecosystem. The opportunity to meet representatives from Payments Europe to discuss the report was also offered.
Details: Publication of Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report
Officials: Ged Nash, Sinéad Gibney, Cian O'Callaghan, George Lawlor, Rose Conway-Walsh, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, Deborah Sweeney, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Details: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Peter Burke, Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Neale Richmond, Alice-Mary Higgins, Louise O'Reilly, George Lawlor, ...
Methods: Emails to elected representatives on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Omnibus legislative package - Email, Meetings with elected representatives to raise awareness on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Omnibus legislative package - Meeting