Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 28)
Irish Bioenergy Association
2025-09-21
Intent: Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme.3.Government removes all eligibility in existing and new obligation schemes for fraudulent imported (Non EU produced) liquid biofuels. 4.Extends the deadline and commit to funding the 18 project under the capital grant scheme.
Details: Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.
Officials: Garret Kelleher, Seán Kyne, Eoin Hayes, Gareth Scahill, Joe O'Reilly, Danny Healy-Rae, Seamus McGrath, John Paul O'Shea, ...
Methods: Lobby day
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To highlight the key issues under the remit of each Committee Chair for the people who use our services, to ensure that they can live independent lives of their choosing and have access to quality disability services.
Details: Letter to recently appointed Chairpersons of Oireachtas Committees to highlight issues of concern to Rehab Group and the people who use our services
Officials: Maurice Quinlivan, Erin McGreehan, John Paul O'Shea, Mairéad Farrell
Methods: Email
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
2025-09-20
Intent: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Officials: Aidan Davitt, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alison Comyn, Anne Rabbitte, Aubrey McCarthy, Cathal Byrne, Catherine Ardagh, Chris Andrews, ...
Methods: Meeting with Louise O'Reilly TD in Leinster House on 8 May 2025 to seek the deputy's support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill - Meeting, Follow-up email to Louise O’Reilly TD on 13 May 2025 with proposed parliamentary question concerning the 2025 Bill. - Email, Follow-up emails to Louise O’Reilly TD seeking support and assistance with an AV Room Briefing concerning the 2025 bill on 22 May 2025, 12 June 2025, 13 June 2025, 25 June 2025 and 26 June 2025. - Email, ...
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2025-09-20
Intent: To inform relevant Oireachtas authorities of civil society's dissatisfaction with current Oireachtas comms and engagement.
Details: Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Officials: Peter Finnegan, Seán Fleming, John Brady, Catherine Callaghan, Micheál Carrigy, Matt Carthy, Catherine Connolly, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Emails to Peter Finnegan (Secretary General The Houses of the Oireachtas Service) and members of Working Group of Committee Cathaoirligh. - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-19
Intent: That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur agreement in its current form. The beef industry in Ireland supports 90,000 farmers and around 25,000 jobs and is critical to the rural economy. There are very strong concerns about the impact the EU-Mercosur trade agreement would have on the viability of some 90,000 families.::That, while it is often argued that an additional 99,000t of beef from the Mercosur block countries would represent only 1-2% of the EU beef market, this statistic is in fact very misleading. The high value EU steak market (fillet, striploin, and cube) will be targeted by Mercosur beef exporters and will impact EU producers' ability to achieve a positive return on the carcass. 30% of the value of the carcass is contained within the yield of high
Details: Mercosur Trade Deal
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Smith, Brian Brennan, Cathal Byrne, Cathy Bennett, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication, Email, ...
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, ...
Friends of the Earth
2025-09-19
Intent: Pre-budget submission received by all relevant policymakers
Details: Advocacy on Budget 2026
Officials: Pa Daly, Ciarán Ahern, Roderic O'Gorman, Richard O'Donoghue, Edward Timmins, Richard Boyd Barrett, Cathal Crowe, Máire Devine, ...
Methods: Email to Deputy Pa Daly's parliamentary assistant sharing information on specific recommendations for Budget 2026. - Email, Met Pa Daly's parliamentary assistant regarding Budget 2026 - Meeting, Met Paul Murphy regarding Budget 2026 - Meeting, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-09-19
Intent: Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Insurance reform and policy to avoid any additional increases in insurance costs::Increased investment in training and skills development within the sector::Robust enforcement of regulations around short term lettings::Additional resources for tourism economic research::Avoid the introduction of a tourist tax::Increased air access including removal of cap at Dublin airport
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Cathy Bennett, Pauline Tully, Robbie Gallagher, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, Joe Cooney, Martin Conway, John Paul O'Shea, ...
Methods: Lobbying event for members of the Oireachtas seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026 - Event / Reception, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Letter, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Social Media, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on developments in employment rights with reference to auto-enrolment, equality and employment regulation
Details: Employment rights legislation and regulatory environment
Officials: John Paul O'Shea
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Include PII Recommendations in Budget 2026 including 1) introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments, 2) increased funding for enabling infrastructure, 3) ensure property taxation policy stability to attract investment and 4) to amend the RZLT to exclude schemes in the planning process
Details: PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, James Browne, John Cummins, Cathal Crowe, Cian O'Callaghan, Cormac Devlin, Edward Timmins, ...
Methods: Submission, Email