Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
Horse Sport Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: 1) Highlighted the need for further investment in Sport Horse Sector. 2) The importance of addressing horse welfare concerns and the need to progress with Prof. Wall report. 3) Provided an update on Horse Passporting services and HorseSource. 4) Provided an update on National Breeding Services schemes and grants.
Details: Meeting with DAFM in advance of Budget 2026
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Met with the Minister and officials in Ag House following an invitation from the Department. - Meeting, Email
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-05-20
Intent: 1. Provide update on implementation of digital epassport system supported by Brexit Adjustment Reserve funds::2. Overview of issues that created processing challenges in 2024, and mitigations in place or planned for 2025 season.
Details: Equine Passporting, digital epassports, and challenges facing equine sectors
Officials: Martin Heydon, Gordon Conroy, Barry Cassidy, Brian Purcell
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-01-17
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Details: Budget 2025 Increase in funding for equine breeding sector
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-01-17
Intent: 1. Awareness of Oireachtas members about the new online equine e-passport system::2. Highlight the importance of digital systems in the context of accurate animal welfare and traceability records.::3. Need for future supports of legislation and funding to enhance equine welfare, traceability and integrity::4. Invitation to attend Briefing for Oireachtas members::5. Overview of public funds received by HSI and role of HSI as National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport established by Dept of Sport and Dept of Agriculture in 2007.
Details: Update on equine passporting, traceability and welfare.
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Fitzmaurice, Alan Dillon, Victor Boyhan, Tim Lombard, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email to all Oireachtas members including invite and reminder to information event - Email, Briefing of Oireachtas Members on epassporting, equine welfare and traceability - Event / Reception, Phone calls to and from Oireachtas Members on epassporting, equine welfare and traceability - Phone call, ...
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-09-21
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Minister & Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Details: Increase in funding for equine breeding sector
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-09-21
Intent: 1. Articulate shock and disappointment with majority of equine sector with horse welfare failures highlighted by RTE Primetime investigates documentary “Horses: Making a Killing” broadcast on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.2. Ensure appropriate equine end of life options available for welfare reasons, with appropriate licensing and monitoring.
Details: Issues and challenges facing equine sector
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Gleeson, Nina Carberry, Martin Heydon, Gordon Conroy, June Fanning, Michael Sheahan, Jackie Cahill, ...
Methods: Meetings including at Tullamore Show; Oireachtas Agriculture Committee and in Agriculture House. - Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2024-09-20
Intent: To finalise the new Farmers Charter.
Details: Final meeting on Farmers Charter negotiations.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Gordon Conroy, Amii McKeever
Methods: Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2024-09-20
Intent: To finalise a Charter of Rights for farmers.
Details: Farmers Charter negotiations meetings.
Officials: Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Racing Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Awareness of the strategic importance of the Tipperary All-weather project
Details: Key strategic capital projects
Officials: Gordon Conroy, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Meeting, Two letters, one re Tipperary and the second re Tipperary & Leopardstown. - Letter
Horse Racing Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Awareness of the strategic importance of Leopardstown racecourse
Details: Strategic Importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Officials: Gordon Conroy, Caroline Timmons
Methods: Meeting