Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 150)
Uber
2025-12-31
Intent: To provide an update of newly introduced technology features and improvements made to enhance the taxi experience
Details: Update on new technology features and improvements to the taxi experience
Officials: Garret Doocey, Ken Spratt, Siobhan Russell, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jen Cummins, Imelda Goldsboro, Mark Duffy, ...
Methods: Email
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-23
Intent: To seek additional funding, supports and provisions for businesses, including Budget measures, competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding.
Details: Funding and supports for digital businesses.
Officials: Peter Burke, Laura Mannion, Jean Carberry, James Lawless, Harry McCann, Dermot Coates, Emer Higgins, Malcolm Byrne, ...
Methods: Multiple email communications regarding proposals, seeking support and requesting meetings to discuss items for inclusion in Budget 2026 relating to competitiveness initiatives, AI adoption, Grow Digital Voucher reform, and related public funding for businesses. - Email, Various meetings with officials to discuss proposals and to seek support for Digital Business Ireland's pre-budget submission, and supports for innovation, education, digital upskilling, and regulatory guidance for businesses. - Meeting
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-12-04
Intent: Raising awareness
Details: Sent a report to the Joint Committee for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the state sponsored hate speech against Baha'is in Iran during and after the war with Israel.
Officials: John Lahart, Cathy Bennett, Brian Brennan, Shay Brennan, Noel McCarthy, Ken O'Flynn, Duncan Smith, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Sent a report to the Joint Committee for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the state sponsored hate speech against Baha'is in Iran during and after the war with Israel. - Email
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Funding and legislation to support St Michael's House and disability services.
Details: St Michael's House
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Naoise Ó Muirí, John Lahart
Methods: 29 January 2025. CEO and Director of Quality met with Louise O'Reilly (Sinn Fein) in Ballymun HQ - Meeting, 4 February 2025. CEO met with Deputy Duncan Smyth virtually. - Virtual Meeting, 13 February 2025. CEO, Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services and Chairperson of SMH met with Minister Jack Chambers in Leinster House (rescheduled to 2 May 2025) - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.
Details: St Michael's House Lobbying
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Colm Brophy, Seán Crowe, Dessie Ellis, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: June 2025. Official opening of Caislean Day Services. A day services for adults with disabilities. - Event / Reception, 20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter, 31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.
Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Ann Graves, Barry Ward, Barry Heneghan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Catherine Ardagh, Cian O'Callaghan, Ciarán Ahern, ...
Methods: Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter
Marketing English in Ireland
2025-10-02
Intent: Ensure that all international students, including English Language Students, are eligible for the student leap card. The NTA have changed their eligibility criteria recently to exclude ELE students. ::Establish stakeholder engagement mechanism for the sector. The ELE sector felt excluded from the process, which resulted in a change of policy regarding visa-requiring students. The financial requirements for these students increased in June 2025. The policy was announced in late April without consultation with International Education bodies. ::Opportunity to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education.
Details: ELE Sector Profile Briefings and general issues
Officials: Shay Brennan, Donna McGettigan, Darren O'Rourke, John Lahart, Shane Moynihan
Methods: We met TDs listed below to provide an overall sector update and to discuss the objectives as set out in this submission. All meetings took place at Leinster House. 9th September - Shay Brennan TD18th September - Donna McGettigan TD and Darren O'Rourke TD18th September - Shane Moynihan TD30th September - John Lahart TD - Meeting
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.
Details: EU corporate accountability policy
Officials: Rose Conway-Walsh, Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Eoin Hayes, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, Alice-Mary Higgins, Patricia Stephenson, Sinéad Gibney, ...
Methods: Meetings with TDs, Senators, MEPs, and officials in relation to EU corporate accountability legislation. - Meeting, Emails to elected representatives in relation to EU corporate accountability policy and legislation. - Email
Vulcan Consulting Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Highlighting MSD's footprint in Ireland and raising awareness of key health policy priorities
Details: Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Robert O'Donoghue, Grace Boland, Darragh O'Brien, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Regina Doherty, Lynn Boylan, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Vulcan Consulting Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the challenges associated with diagnosing and treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Ireland
Details: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
Officials: John Lahart, Paula Butterly, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Manus Boyle, Peter Roche, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Maria Byrne, Colm Burke, ...
Methods: Phone call, Informal communication, Event / Reception