Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 18)
Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)
2025-09-03
Intent: To ensure that the correct policy signals stimulate appropriate market incentives and the right investments for a cost-effective transition. The shared view of the all-island electricity sector from generation through to retail is that:Ireland must increase electrification of industry in tandem with our accelerated renewables adoption.Investment of close to €2bn annually in electricity grid. An investment framework to support the decarbonisation of the All-island Electricity System.
Details: Raise awareness of a series of policy papers published by the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) that outline the collective view of the Electricity Sector on achieving our post-2030 Zero e-Mission Future. These policy papers follow on from a 2020 study prepared by the EAI and MaREI SFI Resea, ...
Officials: John McKeon, Paul Bolger, Rónán Hession, Ciaran Lawler
Methods: Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Letter, Electricity Sector disagrees with the decision by the Department of Social Protection not to proceed with the extension of the credit option to additional energy providers under the Household Benefits Package (HBP). It is a missed opportunity to target energy credits at those who most need it in the future and contrary to the Programme for Government, which commits to exploring inclusive support for all households, particularly for vulnerable groups. - Email
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, ...
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Reformation of social welfare system and Carers Allowance means test
Details: Priorities for Department of Social Protection
Officials: Dara Calleary, John McKeon, Mary Hurley
Methods: Letter
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2025-05-20
Intent: Congress input into the Department of Social Protection Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
Details: Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
Officials: John McKeon
Methods: Email
Social Justice Ireland
2025-04-29
Intent: Awareness of findings of publications 'Social Justice Matters 2025' and 'Sustainable Progress Index 2025';Meetings with relevant Ministers, Civil Servant and politicians to discuss particular elements of the reports that are within their remit;Attendance of Oireachtas members at publication launch on 2nd April.
Details: Letter with a copy of Social Justice Matters 2025 sent with a request for a meeting.
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jim O'Callaghan, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, Norma Foley, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Letter
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the new research and analysis on minimum home energy costs was available::Provide evidence based recommendations for alternative policy approach to supporting households meet the cost of energy needs
Details: Dissemination of MESL Research Paper on Minimum Home Energy Costs
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL research paper was published and disseminate a link to the paper. - Email
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2025
Details: Distribution of Budget 2025 MESL Impact Briefing
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published and disseminate a link to the report. - Email
Irish Petrol Retailers Association
2025-01-14
Intent: To get the ICOB Grant scheme application portal re-opened so that retailers can go in and amend their business category to 'retail'.
Details: URGENT ICOB portal re-open for business re-categorisation/correction
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Paschal Donohoe, Ossian Smyth, Peter Burke, David Moloney, Anne Stewart, Colin Menton, Paddy Mahon, ...
Methods: Email
Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services
2024-12-30
Intent: Better understanding of impact of emergency payments for victims of domestic violence, and ask for pilot scheme to be introduced in Ireland, modelled on UK Flee Funds.
Details: Submission of report 'No Safety Net: The Cost of Survival' and follow up letter to Minister for Justice asking for pilot emergency payments scheme for victims of domestic violence
Officials: Helen McEntee, John McKeon
Methods: Letter and report sent to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, copying 25.9.24 copying Department of Social Protection Secretary General. - Letter
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
2024-09-20
Intent: To ensure economic and social issues facing unemployed people were raised at NED: 2024 theme was “A more shock-prone world: challenges and opportunities for Ireland”. The background paper stated “The objective is to explore how Ireland can adapt to the evolving ‘new normal’ which is likely to be very different from the old. The key message is that economic resilience must be top of the policy agenda.” It is vital that social inclusion, equality, environmental sustainability are also prioritised.
Details: In May the INOU attended the National Economic Dialogue 2024 in Dublin Castle: participated in the Breakout session on Poverty and income inequality: trends and challenges in light of recent economic shocks, chaired by Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development, , ...
Officials: Heather Humphreys, John McKeon, Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath
Methods: Meeting