Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 47)
Threshold
2025-09-08
Intent: Thresholds pre-budget proposals to be adopted.
Details: Threshold's Pre-Budget Submission
Officials: John Cummins, Kieran O'Donnell, Eoin Ó Broin, Conor Sheehan, Rory Hearne, David Kelly, John McDonald, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: Copy of submission sent to listed DPOs. - Submission
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-01
Intent: To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission
Details: Disseminate annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and associated pre-budget submission policy recommendations
Officials: Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Niall Egan, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Rónán Hession, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email sent on 27th May to inform of upcoming publication of MESL 2025 report and invite to MESL seminar - Email, MESL seminar held on 17th June in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Included presentation from MESL Research Team on the cost of a MESL in 2025, giving an overview of the: - change in cost of the minimum essentials required to live with dignity - cumulative impact of inflation since 2020 on minimum living costs and income adequacy - assessment of adequacy of social welfare supports - examination of the impact of services and in-work supports - outlining key policy recommendations for Budget 2026. - Event / Reception, Attended Social Inclusion Forum, 8th May, to contribute latest MESL findings to the discussion - Event / Reception, ...
My Legacy CLG
2025-08-29
Intent: Incentivise & grow charitable gifts in Wills with a fiscal incentive in the 2026 budget.
Details: My Legacy 2026 Pre-Budget submission
Officials: John Hogan, Colm O'Reardon, Emma Cunningham, John McCarthy, Gary Tobin, Clare Costello, Jerry Buttimer, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: An email on the 7th July enclosing a copy of My Legacy's 2026 pre-budget submission was sent to the Department of Finance addressed to the Minister for Finance and officials and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.The email was also addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. - Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-07-22
Intent: To get more support for Agricultural and Forestry Contractors in Ireland
Details: FCI Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Officials: Martin Heydon, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, John Hogan
Methods: Email
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Called for increased investment in both Housing and Infrastructure in Budget 2026, which were highlighted as leading priorities by Dublin businesses
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q1 2025 Business Outlook Report to all T.D.s, Dublin Councillors and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Illustrated the support of Dublin's business community for Government to ratify the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q1 2025 Business Outlook Report to all T.D.s, Dublin Councillors and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Highlighted that rising costs and tighter margins are the number one issue for businesses in 2025 and advocated for targeted supports
Details: Circulated Dublin Chamber's Q1 2025 Business Outlook Report to all T.D.s, Dublin Councillors and relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan
Irish Institutional Property
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Propose revised implementation and application approach to improve housing delivery
Details: Communicate IIP views on Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) implementation
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, John Hogan, Graham Doyle, James Browne
Methods: e mail with submission attached - Email
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Identified the lack of affordable housing as the greatest threat to Dublin's competitiveness
Details: Circulated Q4 2024 Business Outlook Survey Report to all TDs, Dublin Councillors and all relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: Declan Hughes, David Moloney, John Hogan
Methods: Circulated the Q4 Business Outlook Survey Report to via email. Link to report - https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Business%20Trend%20Surveys/DC_BusinessOS_Q42024_25_FV.pdf?ver=KKjIt2JrIB2MmGsJ8Ij3jw%3d%3d - Email
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2025-05-21
Intent: Highlighted the strong support among Dublin's business community for the removal of the Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport
Details: Circulated Q4 2024 Business Outlook Survey Report to all TDs, Dublin Councillors and all relevant Senior Civil Servants
Officials: David Moloney, Declan Hughes, John Hogan
Methods: Circulated the Q4 Business Outlook Survey Report via email. Link to report - https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Portals/0/Business%20Trend%20Surveys/DC_BusinessOS_Q42024_25_FV.pdf?ver=KKjIt2JrIB2MmGsJ8Ij3jw%3d%3d - Email