Joe Cooney

Joe Cooney

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 373

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Official Profile

Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
21 January 2016
Last Seen
21 May 2026

Oireachtas Profile

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CouncillorTD

Observed Public Bodies

Clare County CouncilDáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Current Oireachtas Committee Memberships

Updated 31 May 2026

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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 38)

Beefplan Movement

184 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Support for policies and programmes beneficial for Irish beef farmers

Details: Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Methods
In relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Informal communicationIn relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Phone callThe emails were in relation to programme and policy issues relevant to beef farmers - Email

Horse Sport Ireland

58 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Details: National Breeding Services Grant Scheme

Methods
Email sent to Oireachtas members in outlining the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to organisations/shows in their area. - Email

Horse Sport Ireland

12 officials
2026-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To inform TDs and Senators of the improvements made to the equine passporting delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.::To outline the role of Horse Sport Ireland and the challenges facing the sport horse sector.

Details: Update on equine passporting delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.

Methods
Discussed passporting stats with TD and Senator who were in attendance when HSI were in Leinster House for the Oireachtas Agriculture Commmittee. - Informal communicationEmails sent to Agriculture committee members outlining passporting stats - EmailHorse Sport Ireland were before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food on 28th January 2026 - Meeting

ESB

38 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: Seeking to broaden ESB’s powers in managing forestry in proximity to electricity infrastructure, thereby enhancing network resilience and reliability for customers.

Details: Engagement with DPOs in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927, as amended, to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead , ...

Methods
Conference CallEmailMeeting

Hume Brophy

7 officials
2026-05-21

Intent: To engage on the benefits of virtual fencing technology for Irish farmers, including improved animal welfare, reduced labour burden, and support for generational renewal. To advance the case for virtual fencing to be recognised on an equal footing with conventional fencing within Irish agricultural funding frameworks including TAMS III and ACRES, and to understand Ireland's position ahead of CAP 2028-2034 negotiations.

Details: Meetings to introduce Nofence's virtual fencing technology and its role in the Irish agricultural sector, including discussions on animal welfare, farmer wellbeing, generational renewal in farming, and the inclusion of virtual fencing within Irish and EU agricultural funding schemes including TAMS a, ...

Methods
To arrange the meetings - EmailTo follow up on some emails for meetings - Phone callTo participate in meetings - Meeting

Intent: To seek greater accountability and transparency in the governance of Bord Bia, including engagement with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture regarding concerns about conflicts of interest, public confidence in Bord Bia, and the protection of Irish farmers’ interests.

Details: Accountability and oversight of Bord Bia leadership

Methods
Email