Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 47)
Threshold
2025-09-08
Intent: To advocate for the Rent Pressure Zone Rules to remain in place and put forward a proposal to improve security of tenure for private renters.
Details: Private rental legislation
Officials: Simon Harris, Micheál Carrigy, John Cummins, Kieran O'Donnell, John Shaw, John McDonald
Methods: Email sent to the Tainiste, Micheál Carrigy, Minister Kieran O'Donnell, Minister John Cummins and John Shaw with an accompanying letter. - Email, Met John McDonald by chance and made enquiries about the Minister's consideration of the proposal. Was advised that it has been reviewed. - Informal communication
Threshold
2025-09-08
Intent: To secure the best outcomes for private renters to ensure security of tenure and rental affordability.
Details: Private Rental Sector Legislation
Officials: James Browne, John McDonald, Síona Cahill, David Kelly, John Shaw, Rory Hearne
Methods: Email sent to Minister James Browne and his advisors with a letter attached for the attention of the Minister. - Email, A letter sent by email requesting a meeting with the Minster to discuss the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Amendment Acts. - Letter, Ann-Marie O'Reilly texted John McDonald to ask for details of the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Acts. This was followed by a phone call to discuss the proposals. - Informal communication, ...
BioMarin International Limited
2025-09-03
Intent: Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients
Details: Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
Officials: James O'Connor, John Lahart, Erin McGreehan, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Barry Cowen, Mary Rose Desmond, Micheál Martin, Pádraig O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients - Email, Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients - Meeting, Raising awareness about rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU and improving access to treatments for rare disease patients - Phone call, ...
Abbvie Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide AbbVie's perspective on the company's operational experience in Ireland as well as the EU's competitiveness in relation to pharmaceutical innovation.
Details: Competitiveness of Europe and Ireland in relation to Life sciences
Officials: Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, John Shaw
Methods: Conference Call
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Ireland to consider and support proposals for improving access to medicines in smaller EU markets from the European Association, EFPIA, and to support the position that such access can be improved without cutting Regulatory Data Protection IP rights.
Details: Proposed revision of EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on access to medicines in EU smaller countries/markets and intellectual property rights.
Officials: John Newham, Muiris O’Connor, John Shaw
Methods: Email
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Discuss concerns about State/CRU connection policy
Details: Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Officials: Jack Chambers, Laura Burke, David Flynn, John Shaw, Paul Bolger, Gary Tobin
Methods: Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Communicate the importance of key transport infrastructure and links, and get an understanding of related timelines and progress
Details: Meetings to discuss public transport infrastructure plans and transport links in Cork
Officials: Brian Geaney, Gerry O’Beirne, Niall Ó Donnabháin, Niamh Smyth, Brian Keegan, John Newman, John Callinan, John Shaw, ...
Methods: Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities and update on operational challenges and opportunities
Details: Meeting to discuss the EU simplification agenda, and implementation of EU legislation (EU Digital Markets Act, and Audiovisual Media Services Directive)
Officials: Brian Keegan, Niamh Smyth, John Newman, John Callinan, John Shaw, Helen Blake, Shane Cassells, Laura Mannion, ...
Methods: Meeting
Bayer Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: Exchange of views, to understand the Irish Government's current position and ensure that the potential impact of different pieces of legislation was understood by the Irish Government.
Details: EFPIA Board meeting to discuss various pieces of EU legislation affecting the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Ireland
Officials: Micheál Martin, John Callinan, John Shaw, Deirdre Gillane
Methods: Part of EFPIA delegation attending meeting arranged at request of Department of Taoiseach, following a letter requesting the meeting from EFPIA. - Meeting
Diageo Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To ensure awareness of business impact of US tariffs, and Irish and EU response
Details: Impact of US tariffs and EU response
Officials: Peter Burke, Micheál Martin, John Shaw, Clare Mungovan, Sarah Bardon, Deirdre Gillane, Fiona O'Connor, Martin Heydon
Methods: Meeting, Phone call, Informal communication