Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 15)
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium’s strong visitor numbers and to share a proposal for consideration by the OPW.
Details: Letter to update on Explorium’s one year anniversary since reopening and to share a proposal for consideration.
Officials: John Conlon
Methods: Letter
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Meeting with new OPW Chair held at OPW offices 30 July 2025 - ACEI set out the challenges facing the consulting engineering sector and the need for the OPW and other contracting authorities and wider Government to make sure public sector projects were attractive with the context of scarce resources and a busy pipeline of activity.
Details: Meeting with new Chair of OPW John Conlon and his team
Officials: John Conlon
Methods: 30 July 2025 The ACEI delegation met with the new OPW Chair, John Conlon and his team. This was a very productive meeting for both ACEI and OPW, creating an awareness of the difficulties currently faced by the industry including the Tender process; NDP projects and procurement; Conditions of Engagement, Indexation and OGP Guidance on PII. - Meeting
Irish Children's Museum Ltd
2025-09-19
Intent: To request a timeline for the redevelopment of the North Wing of Earlsfort Terrace in accordance with the planning permission granted, for the purpose of housing the National Children's Science Centre.
Details: The National Children's Science Centre
Officials: John Conlon
Methods: Phone call
Irish Foster Care Association
2025-09-19
Intent: Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members
Details: Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Officials: Ciaran Lawler, Craig Dwyer, Damien English, Dara Calleary, Daragh O'Connor, Darren Murray, Deirdre Shanley, Devesh Singh, ...
Methods: Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members - Lobby day
Dublin Zoo
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight issues that currently exist in relation to animal transfers in the zoo sector between Ireland, UK and Europe and sought help to rectify them.::Relationship building::Wished to obtain advice in relation to a new project development::Wished to have a discussion about support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park
Details: Outlined challenges facing animal transfers in the zoo sector. Organised meetings to build relationships. Sought advice in relation to a new project. Requested a meeting to discuss state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Gave Minister an update on animal matters.
Officials: Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Kevin Boxer Moran, Richard Shakespeare, John Conlon
Methods: Contacted Barry Andrews MEP, outlined challenges facing animal transfers in the zoo sector and sought assistance - Letter, Contacted Barry Andrews MEP, outlined challenges facing animal transfers in the zoo sector and sought assistance - Email, Contacted Barry Cowen MEP, outlined challenges facing animal transfers in the zoo sector and sought assistance - Letter, ...
Irish Foster Care Association
2025-09-18
Intent: Requesting the B2C Allowance be made available for all foster carers, and not to means test them
Details: Communication to full Committee on Social Protection
Officials: Ciaran Lawler, Craig Dwyer, Damien English, Dara Calleary, Daragh O'Connor, Darren Murray, Deirdre Shanley, Devesh Singh, ...
Methods: Requesting the B2C Allowance be made available for all foster carers, and not to means test them - Letter
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-20
Intent: Raise awareness about the facilities and services available at Explorium and to discuss Explorium's future.
Details: Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Officials: Kevin Boxer Moran, John Conlon, Barry Ward, Cormac Devlin, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, Maeve O'Connell
Methods: Letter inviting recently elected local politicians, as well as the Minister for OPW and Chairman of OPW, to visit Explorium and to discuss the future of Explorium. - Letter, Emails to follow up on letter to local politicians, Minister for OPW and Chairman of OPW. - Email, Meetings with recently elected Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Rathdown politicians to raise awareness about the facilities and services available at Explorium and to discuss the future of Explorium. - Meeting, ...
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Share information on Ibec Global areas of focus in relation to the publication of its research reports and engagement with CEOs, and to understand the government's international representation plans.
Details: Ibec Global outputs and services
Officials: John Conlon
Methods: Meeting
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-19
Intent: Raise awareness about the facilities and services available at Explorium and Explorium's wish to become Ireland's National Children's Science Centre.
Details: Telephone call with Chairman of the OPW
Officials: John Conlon, Kieran O'Donnell
Methods: Letter to request meeting with the Chairman of the OPW. - Letter, Telephone call between the Chairman of the OPW and Explorium. - Phone call, Email to remind Minister about invitation to visit Explorium. - Email
Dublin Zoo
2025-01-15
Intent: Funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park::Relationship building
Details: Request for state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. Sent letter of introduction and invitation to visit Dublin Zoo. Thanked Minister for support given to Dublin Zoo and Fota
Officials: Pat Fitzsimons, John Conlon, Kieran O'Donnell, Richard Shakespeare, Micheál Martin
Methods: Requested state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Letter, Requested state support for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Virtual Meeting, Requested state support for Dublin Zooand Fota Wildlife Park - Phone call, ...