Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 28)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-09-04
Intent: To have the priorities, concerns and proposals of our organisation's Members considered in hearings, deliberations and report of the Joint Committee and for changes where necessary to be considered.::To urgently progress the access of our sector to funding approved in the last Budget and in the Programme for Government for news and current affairs in independent radio sector.::To seek to have the priorities and concerns of commercial broadcasters in Ireland and Europe considered in relation to EU and Irish legislation on media.::To ensure that IBI was aware of and understood the plans and schedule for the introduction of gambling advertising regulation.::To ensure open and constructive communications with regulatory authorities including strategic plans for the radio sector.::To arrange meetings or ask questions re policy, regulatory or legislative issues.
Details: Briefings providing to Members of the Joint Committee on Media, and Members of the Oireachtas legislation. Meetings with Minister for Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, and officials, re Budget/Programme for Government funding. Engagement with the Gambling Regulation Authority of Irelan, ...
Officials: Ronan O'Domhnaill, Alison Comyn, Rónán Mullen, Brian Brennan, Christopher O'Sullivan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Joanna Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, ...
Methods: Provision of accessible funding, arranging and seeking meetings, and providing information on IBI's priorities and proposals and arranging or seeking meetings. - Email, Seeking meetings or providing links to content. - Social Media, Leinster House and nearby. Meetings to explain concerns and priorities of IBI re funding and legislation. - Meeting, ...
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-08-29
Intent: To encourage the construction of critical public infrastructure
Details: Meeting to discuss housing supply, NDP, Projects & Infrastructure for Cork.
Officials: Simon Harris, Colm Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Jack O'Donnell
Methods: Meeting held on Friday, 27th June - Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from Irish farms. Farmers today are operating in a very high-cost economy relative to international competitors.::That labour costs, energy prices, and our dependence on imports of fertiliser and animal feed due to a lack of national self-sufficiency expose us to more volatility and uncertainty than others. IFA analysis shows that average production costs on Irish farms have increased by close to 75% in recent years, with two in three farms now earning below the national minimum wage.::That,over the lifetime of the next Government, decisions will be made which will have huge implications for Irish farmers. IFA has identified the following key priority issues for farming and rural Ireland in the new Programme for Gov
Details: Priorities for Farming and Rural Ireland in New Government Programme
Officials: Keira Keogh, Maria Walsh, Michael Collins, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Michael Lowry, Jack O'Donnell, Deirdre Gillane, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Social Media, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-18
Intent: To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues regarding standards and traceability and the issues of transport emissions.::To reiterate the Irish farmers objection to the Mercosur deal. Irish and European farmers have clearly voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement. From recent bilateral engagement between the European Commission and Mercosur representatives, in addition to subsequent media commentary reflecting a clear desire to progress to a conclusion.::It is felt by Irish farmers that our concerns are being minimised at the behest of an expedient resolution to the political agreement reached 5 years ago. As IFA President, I cannot accept thi::To highlight that Irish farmers have protested in Dublin in 2011 outside the European
Details: Mercosur
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Brian Stanley, Carol Nolan, ...
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication, Event / Reception, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-17
Intent: To recognise that Europe is contending with a set of significant and evolving challenges which will add increased complexity to the next MFF negotiations as financial provision for Defence and European Enlargement come to the fore. It is imperative however, that Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Areas are not side-lined in any potential reconfiguration of the next European Budget.::To show concern over recent discussions on potential merging of European finances into a ‘Single Fund' which would have negative effects on the next CAP.::That IFA is in complete opposition to any merging of the Common Agricultural Policy with any other programme and expects the integrity and independence of the policy to be respected, ringfenced and maintained in line with the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union. Under no circumstance can there be any dilution of agriculture's importance within the next European Budget. Article 38 of the Treaty is clear in this regard.::‘The Union shall defi
Details: EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Officials: Deirdre Gillane, Diarmuid Lynch, Jack O'Donnell, Maria Walsh, Micheál Martin, Nina Carberry, Paschal Donohoe, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Letter, Email, Informal communication, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-17
Intent: To accept an invitation from the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin to attend the Easter 1916 Commemoration Ceremony at the GPO.::To highlight to members of the Oireachtas present the challenges facing the farming and food sector.
Details: Easter 1916 Commemoration Ceremony at the GPO
Officials: Jack O'Donnell, Martin Heydon, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jim O'Callaghan
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-16
Intent: That IFA would be represented on the Government Trade Forum convened as a result of the the US Administration's announcement on 2 April to impose tariffs of 20% on EU exported goods.::The meeting provided the opportunity to get members views as Government takes stock ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Trade on 7 April in Luxembourg.::To share concerns over uncertainty in the current economic climate, including at sectoral level.::To highlight the importance of clear communications with the public.::To discuss the response at EU level to US trade policy decisions, including the 2 April announcement to impose tariffs of 20% on EU exported goods.::To show concerns over potential differences in EU & UK responses and the differentiated tariff levels imposed on EU and UK/NI; to urge the importance of the border region not getting lost in the conversation.
Details: Trade Consultative Group on International Trade Policy and New US Based Strategic Economic Advisory Panel
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Jack Chambers, Jack O'Donnell, James Lawless, Martin Heydon, Niamh Smyth, Paschal Donohoe, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Informal communication, ...
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of passage of the Defamation Bill 2024 for press freedom in Ireland.
Details: Defamation Bill 2024
Officials: Cliona Doyle, Joanne Lonergan, Deirdre Gillane, Jack O'Donnell, Majella Fitzpatrick, Patrick Cluskey, Laura Mannion, Barry Ward
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to Water quality within the dairy sector
Details: Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
Officials: Bill Callanan, Brendan Gleeson, Simon Harris, Charlie McConalogue, Jack O'Donnell
Methods: Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-20
Intent: To propose that Government must commit to utilising the €33.5m allocation for the upgrading of the Regional Veterinary Laboratory network and the enhancements to the services to farmers from the RVL network and provide a realistic time frame to deliver these enhancements.
Details: Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
Officials: Aisling Moran, Alan Kelly, Amii McKeever, Anne Rabbitte, Antoín Watters, Aoife Masterson, Barry Ward, Bernard Durkan, ...
Methods: Submission, Informal communication, Meeting