Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 121)
The Big Idea House
2025-12-31
Intent: Secure letters of support from local representatives for funding applications.
Details: Letters of Support
Officials: Catherine Callaghan, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, John McGuinness, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Methods: Sent draft letters of support to local representatives to add to our funding applications. - Email
SOS KILKENNY CLG
2025-12-04
Intent: that the HSE provide the total undisputed funding requirement, which is recognised as being necessary to sustain services be agreed as part of the Service Arrangement process, thereby eliminating the on reliance on once-off or retrospective funding measures.
Details: ongoing campaign to secure sufficient sustainable funding to continue to provide services to the ladies and gentlemen who access the services of SOS Kilkenny
Officials: John McGuinness
Methods: see above - Phone call, as above - Informal communication, meeting at Dail Eireann with Minister Norma Foley regarding above, with Francis Coughlan, CEO SOS Kilkenny and Brian Walsh, Chairperson of the SOS Board - Meeting
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To ensure understanding and seek support for budget proposals
Details: MPI Pre-budget submission
Officials: Grace Boland, Shane Moynihan, Mark Duffy, Roderic O'Gorman, Pa Daly, Ciarán Ahern, Emer Currie, Clare Costello, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Lobby day
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
2025-09-19
Intent: To secure attendance at the Lobbying day::To raise awareness of the issues raised in the pre budget submission
Details: Invitation to TDs to attend lobbying day to discuss Chambers pre budget submission
Officials: Catherine Callaghan, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, John McGuinness, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Methods: Save the date email with brief explanation of purpose of event - Email
Liquid Gas Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.
Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Anne Rabbitte, Barry Heneghan, Brian Brennan, Brian Stanley, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Meeting, ...
RGDATA
2025-09-19
Intent: Amendment to the Bill to specify no cause of action if a retailer seeks proof of purchase.
Details: Amendment to the Defamation Bill
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, Mary Fitzpatrick, Alan Dillon, Peter Burke, Sharon Keogan, Michael Healy-Rae, John McGuinness, Rónán Mullen, ...
Methods: We also wrote 2- 5 letters - Meeting
JTI Ireland Limited
2025-09-19
Intent: To share information with public representatives on the extent and impact of tobacco smuggling in Ireland.
Details: Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Officials: Matt Carthy, Brendan Smith, James O'Connor, Carol Nolan, Alan Dillon, Cathy Bennett, Danny Healy-Rae, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email, Submission, Phone call, ...
Neurological Alliance of Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Awareness and Support for investment in regional neurorehabilitation services in line with the commitments within the current Programme for Government
Details: Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
Officials: John McGuinness, Peter Cleere, Brendan Smith, Thomas Gould, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Colm Burke, Eoghan Kenny, Michael Moynihan, ...
Methods: Individual one to one meetings with elected representatives to brief them on gaps in neurorehabilitation services within their own constituency and proposals to address service needs - Meeting, Online meetings to highlight regional gaps in neurorehabilitation services and proposals to address service needs - Virtual Meeting, Launch event for NAI Patient Experience Survey report together with launch of 2026 Pre Budget submission - Event / Reception, ...
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