Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 21)
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2025-12-17
Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Donna McGettigan, Cathy Bennett, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, John Brady, Johnny Mythen, Conor D McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email
Drogheda Women & Children's Refuge
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-01
Intent: Updated polices and guidelines for IPAS Centres that offer more support to centres on how to recognize and respond appropriately to a situation of domestic abuse within their centre an dkeep the victims safe
Details: Following a report on Safe Harbour Project, based in Mosney Village it was noted that current policies and procedures in IPAS centres on reporting and responding to DSGBV have not been reviewed since 2014. We have lobbied local TDs to raise the issue in the Dail and call for a review of the current, ...
Officials: Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash, Alison Comyn, Paula Butterly, Joanna Byrne
Methods: Circulation of the Evaluation of the Safe Harbour Report with recommendations outlined for change in policyRequest to mainstream the Outreach & Education Role through CUAN and update in policy for IPAS centres - Email, Discussion on the recommendations in the report and ask to mainstream the role within CUAN and update in policy for IPAS Centres - Meeting
TG4
2025-09-21
Intent: Tacaíocht bhreise do TG4
Details: Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4
Officials: Aoife MacEvilly, Sinéad Gibney, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Conor D McGuinness, Joanna Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Dara Calleary, Naoise O'Cearúil, ...
Methods: Aoife McEvilly Coimisiún na Meán cuairt ar TG4 ar 30/5/2025, plé ar mhaoiniú ilbhliaintiúil do TG4 agus ceist Moladh 7.1 do cheannas eagarthóireacht neamhspleách ar Nuacht TG4. Chruinniú le Deirdre Ní Choistín Ard Stiúrthóir. - Meeting, Rphoist ar 1/7/2025 agus ar 14/7/25 ó Trevor Ó Clochartaigh chuig Aengus Ó Snodaigh ag iarraidh cruinniú réamhbhuiséad a shocrú ag lorg tacaíocht breise do TG4. - Email, Rphoist ar 1/7/2025 ó Trevor Ó Clochartaigh chuig Sinéad Gibney ag iarraidh cruinniú réamhbhuiséad a shocrú ag lorg tacaíocht breise do TG4. - Email, ...
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: Submission to Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Arts, Media, Culture and Sport as part of pre-leg scrutiny of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill to highlight news publishers' perspective.
Details: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill
Officials: Alan Kelly, Malcolm Byrne, Alison Comyn, Brian Brennan, Joanna Byrne, Micheál Carrigy, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Sinéad Gibney, ...
Methods: Submission
Cormac McKay
2025-09-21
Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/
Details: Annual National Household Travel Survey
Officials: Seán Fleming, Shay Brennan, John Clendennen, Réada Cronin, Tony McCormack, Joe Neville, Louis O'Hara, Conor Sheehan, ...
Methods: Committee on Transport and Committee on Climate, Environment and EnergyCommittee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan DeliveryCommittee on Artificial Intelligence - Email, To appear before the new AI, Transport and Infrastructure committees. - Phone call
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium's successful visitor numbers in one year since reopening, new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.
Details: Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
Officials: John Brady, Paul McAuliffe, Catherine Ardagh, Cathy Bennett, Grace Boland, Joanna Byrne, Catherine Connolly, Albert Dolan, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Informal communication, ...
Drogheda & District Chamber
2025-09-20
Intent: A decision by An Coimisiun Pleanala in relation to the new IDA Park on the northside of Drogheda.
Details: Drogheda & District Chamber contacted the 5 local TDs seeking support in lobbying An Coimisiún Pleanála on the new IDA Park for Drogheda’s northside. The IDA applied in 2023, with Louth County Council granting approval in June 2024 subject to conditions. The decision was appealed, but deadlines of N, ...
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Paula Butterly, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash
Methods: Communication made on 15th July 2025. - Email
Vodafone Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: To outline Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, including planned network investment, and to engage on the challenges facing the sector in Ireland and across Europe, and possible solutions.
Details: Introductory Meeting with members of the Oireachtas Communications Committee
Officials: Malcolm Byrne, Joanna Byrne
Methods: Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-18
Intent: To invite local representatives to IFA Louth Summer Event to highlight the challenges facing farmers in the county
Details: IFA Louth Summer Event
Officials: Paula Butterly, Joanna Byrne, Erin McGreehan, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Ged Nash
Methods: Event / Reception, Email
National Gallery of Ireland
2025-09-18
Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.
Details: Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aidan Farrelly, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Brian Brennan, Cathal Byrne, Catherine Ardagh, Catherine Connolly, ...
Methods: Invitation to attend Exhibition - Letter