Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 223)
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, ...
Visual Artists Ireland
2025-11-13
Intent: the continued implementation of the Basic Income for Artists.
Details: To continue the full implementation of the Basic Income for Artists.
Officials: Jack Chambers
Methods: Topic was part of a meeting arranged as a constituent of the TD, which dealt with a local matter. - Meeting
AMEY GROUP SERVICES LIMITED
2025-11-10
Intent: Amey sent a letter to Darragh O'Brien and Jack Chambers to invite him to the launch of our new dublin office
Details: Office Launch
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Jack Chambers
Methods: We sent a letter to both Darragh and Jack to invite them to the launch of Ameys office in Dublin - Letter
Limerick Chamber
2025-11-07
Intent: Increased capital project plan for Limerick as part of the NDP, as well as greater clarity on existing allocation
Details: Limerick Chamber met with Minister for Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Officials: Jack Chambers
Methods: Meeting
The Union of Students in Ireland
2025-10-30
Intent: We intended to secure sufficient investment into third level funding issues.
Details: Budget 2026
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, James Lawless
Methods: An email containing our Prebudget Submission for the 2026 Budget was sent to relevant ministries. - Email
Age Action
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-10-28
Intent: Inclusion of measures to benefit older people in Budget 2026
Details: Submission on Budget 2026
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Kieran O'Donnell, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Dara Calleary, Dara Calleary, Jerry Buttimer
Methods: Emailed copy of submission to relevant Ministers - Submission, Meeting with Ministers Chambers and Donohoe as a member of the Community & Voluntary Pillar - Meeting
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-10-24
Intent: Open-loop gift cards to be excluded from qualifying under the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, in order to incentivise employers to opt for local reward options.
Details: Enhancing the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme to strengthen local economies
Officials: Jack Chambers
Methods: 22nd October 2025 - Email
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.
Details: St Michael's House Lobbying
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Colm Brophy, Seán Crowe, Dessie Ellis, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: June 2025. Official opening of Caislean Day Services. A day services for adults with disabilities. - Event / Reception, 20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter, 31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.
Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Ann Graves, Barry Ward, Barry Heneghan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Catherine Ardagh, Cian O'Callaghan, Ciarán Ahern, ...
Methods: Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter
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