Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 63)
The Union of Students in Ireland
2025-05-20
Intent: Get TDs to attend our lobby day
Details: Lobby day email
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aidan Farrelly, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, ...
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-05-12
Intent: Implementation of support scheme for independent broadcasting re news and current affairs; Necessary changes to other schemes to ensure they are accessible to radio stations in independent sector and that proportionate funding is available independent radio sector.::More support and greater understanding of the contribution of independent radio to essential communications during national or regional emergencies.::Securing and protecting prominence and visibility of independent radio on vehicle dashboards and on smart devices and platforms and access for stations to listeners without barriers.::Seeking speakers for industry conference and meetings with Minister and other stakeholders.
Details: Implementation of fair and proportionate support for news and current affairs independent radio sector including proposals announced in last budget; calling for level playing field for radio vis a vis other sectors in regulatory and legislative proposals; promoting engagement and regular interactio, ...
Officials: Catherine Martin, Dara Calleary, Kathleen Funchion, Regina Doherty, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Frances Black, Lynn Boylan, Barry Andrews, ...
Methods: Contacting TDs or Senators, Minister, Taoiseach or officials or other representatives seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - Email, Letters to Minister, Taoiseach, or Oireachtas Members or officials seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - Letter, Virtual meetings with Oireachtas Members or officials in relation to policy priorities of independent radio sector in terms of support, level playing field, access to listeners for stations etc. - Virtual Meeting, ...
Louth Youth Federation
2025-03-05
Intent: The government to prioritise increasing funding to ensure youth services continue to thrive and meet the needs of young people
Details: Maintain the central role of the voluntary sector in youth work provision. Prioritize frontline work over administration and disproportionate compliance. Equal treatment for Youth .
Officials: Ged Nash, Fergus O'Dowd, Imelda Munster, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Peter Fitzpatrick
Methods: Email
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Dignity4Patients
2025-01-21
Intent: Commission of Investigation commitment in Election Manifesto of all political parties, release of Smyth Review 2010 under a Commission of Investigation process; funding; Indemnity Fund.
Details: Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Officials: Ged Nash, Ivana Bacik, David Cullinane, Fergus O'Dowd, Imelda Munster, Louise O'Reilly, Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin, ...
Methods: Emails between Parliamentary Assistants and politicians/TDs on the topic and on arranging meetings. - Email, Meeting in Leinster House with victims and survivors, Gerard Murray, Cianan Murray (no relation), Ian Russell, Ian Armstrong, Pat Murphy D4P and Adrienne Reilly D4P. - Meeting, Calls about Commission of Investigation and meetings. - Phone call
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: To update local political stakeholders on the timing for a planning application for a proposed onshore windfarm at Kellystown, Co Louth (reference number 2460766)
Details: Proposed onshore wind farm at Kellystown Co, Louth
Officials: Ged Nash, Peter Fitzpatrick, Imelda Munster, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Fergus O'Dowd, Erin McGreehan, John McGahon, Michelle Hall, ...
Methods: Email communication advising on progress of the submission of the planning application for the proposed windfarm at Kellystown. - Email
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Sharing of information and human rights concerns in particular re Gaza, as well as updates and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018
Details: Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
Officials: Frances Black, Gary Gannon, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Mick Barry, Micheál Martin, Charles Flanagan, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Briefings for political parties, TDs & Senators on Occupied Territories Bill: Green Party, Sinn Féin, Labour, Soc Dems, PBP - Meeting, Sharing information with Senator Frances Black, Deputy Gary Gannon and Deputy Joe O'Brien regarding Gaza and the Occupied Territories Bill. - Informal communication, Meetings with Senator Frances Black to discuss the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 - Virtual Meeting, ...
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-19
Intent: Raise awareness about the range of facilities and services available at Explorium since its full reopening in 2024 and to discuss OPW plans to build a second science centre in Dublin City Centre.
Details: Request to meet TDs and Senators to brief them on Explorium in advance of Oireachtas Committee hearings.
Officials: John McGuinness, Bernard Durkan, Aidan Davitt, Damien English, Jim O'Callaghan, Mairéad Farrell, Maria Byrne, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Email to request meeting. - Email, Virtual Meeting, Meeting, ...
Screen Producers Ireland
2025-01-15
Intent: To Inform members of Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media of SPI's pre-budget submission.
Details: Informing members of Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media of SPI's pre-budget submission.
Officials: Mattie McGrath, Niamh Smyth, Fintan Warfield, Ciaran Cannon, Chris Andrews, Malcolm Byrne, Michael Ring, Peter Fitzpatrick, ...
Methods: Email