Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight the concerns and opportunities for livestock producers in 2025.
Details: An Bord Bia Meat Marketing Seminar
Officials: Noel Grealish, Jim O’Toole, Maria Dunne
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs on exports from the Irish drinks industry and explore options for the EU and Irish response
Details: EU-US trade relations
Officials: Peter Burke, Timmy Dooley, Noel Grealish, Stephen Kinsella, Barry Cassidy, Jim O’Toole, Marian Harkin, Nina Carberry, ...
Methods: Phone call
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of the contribution of the food and drink industry to achieving the relevant goals of Food Vision 2030
Details: Industry progress under Food Vision 2030
Officials: Martin Heydon, Jim O’Toole, Prof. Frank O’Mara, Brendan Gleeson, Sinead McPhilips, Maria Dunne
Methods: Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-05-20
Intent: To set out ICMSA's position on the Agnav programme.
Details: Meeting of the Agnav Stakeholder Group.
Officials: Jim O’Toole, Prof. Frank O’Mara
Methods: Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-15
Intent: To announce the selection of 30 participants for IFA's national 'Ready to Lead 2025' programme.::This initiative aims to develop the next generation of leaders within the farming community, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate and influence policy for the agricultural sector.::The programme received a very strong level of high-calibre applications from across the country, reflecting the interest and ambition among young farmers to take on leadership roles. The selection process was highly competitive, with candidates demonstrating a deep passion for farming, leadership potential, and a commitment to representing their fellow farmers at local, national, and European levels.::The continued strength of any organisation depends on its ability to introduce new voices into decision-making. The sheer number of applications and the exceptional quality of candidates made the selection process incredibly challenging. However, this is a positive sign for the future
Details: Ready to Lead Programme
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Brian Purcell, Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, William Aird, Jim O’Toole, Prof. Frank O’Mara
Methods: Phone call, Email, Informal communication
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Discussion on key farm policy matters including CAP, markets, TB, climate change and nitrates regulations.
Details: ICMSA National AGM
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Jim O’Toole
Methods: Meeting
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd
2025-01-18
Intent: Engagement with concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes.
Details: Egg Marketing Budget
Officials: Jim O’Toole
Methods: Expression of concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes - Letter
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd
2025-01-18
Intent: Engagement with concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes.
Details: Egg Marketing Budget
Officials: Jim O’Toole
Methods: Expression of concerns in relation to changes in the co-financing of egg marketing programmes - Letter