Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 100)
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION CLG
2025-12-30
Intent: Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme
Details: Rare diseases and newborn screening of babies
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Naoise O'Cearúil, Cian O'Callaghan, Thomas Gould, Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh, Roderic O'Gorman, Duncan Smith, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: To raise specific parliamentary questions on the subject of newborn screening - Email
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
Polio Survivors Ireland
2025-12-19
Intent: To request that TD review collaborative letter and to seek support from TD in raising these issues with relevant Ministers and Committees
Details: To inform TD about a collaborative letter sent to several Ministers and Committees that highlighted issues for people with disabilities living in Direct Provision
Officials: Holly Cairns
Methods: Collaborative letter referred to in email highlighted concerns regarding challenges faced by persons with disabilities living in Direct Provision - Email
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: Cross-party consideration of ALONE's costed pre-budget submission.
Details: 2026 pre-budget submission
Officials: Holly Cairns, Ivana Bacik, Jack Chambers, James Browne, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Lou McDonald, Michael Collins, ...
Methods: Initial email containing link to ALONE's pre-budget submission, and follow-up email. - Email
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly increased funding for the fertility hubs nationwide::NISIG asks that eligibility and criteria for public funding for IVF are broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. This includes a review of the current criteria based on data from the last 2 years, along with areas such as funding for patients requiring PGT-M and PGT-SR, and additional cycles of IVF for couples with no children. Donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority. ::There is no provision for specific support by the State health services for those going through fertility treatment and NISIG receives no Government funding for the vital support s
Details: NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and refle, ...
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Michael Cahill, Sorca Clarke, Martin Daly, Pádraig O'Sullivan, David Cullinane, Peter Roche, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: NISIG emailed (with attached letter) members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks included securing future funding for the NISIG Helpline. Also, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority - Email
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2025-09-20
Intent: Request to submit PQ on plans/timeline for transposition of EU Directives 2024/1500 and 2024/1499 on standards for equality bodies.
Details: EU Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies.
Officials: Holly Cairns
Methods: Email correspondence with Holly Cairns TD in July 2025. - Email
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
Liquid Gas Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.
Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Anne Rabbitte, Barry Heneghan, Brian Brennan, Brian Stanley, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Meeting, ...
Irish Foster Care Association
2025-09-19
Intent: Requesting support in including our asks in their alternative budget.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Officials: Holly Cairns
Methods: Email to Eamon Murphy (Policy Director) with Social Democrats, with our Pre Budget submission 2026 to ask for their support in including asks in their alternative budget - Email