Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 127)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
Irish Seed Trade Association
2025-11-25
Intent: Request their consideration that plants derived from NGTs are treated as conventional
Details: Open Letter to MEPS on NGT legislation
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email
Bassline Strategy Ltd
2025-11-21
Intent: To provide recommendations to the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union with respect to the provisions on homelessness in the 'Draft Report on the housing crisis in the EuropeanUnion with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing'.::To provide recommendations to the Committee onEmployment and Social Affairs with respect to the housing and homelessness elements of the 'Draft Report on Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy'.::To collaborate with other civil society organisations and engage constructively with the European Commission on the Affordable Housing Plan.
Details: Event in the European Parliament entitled “Building an EU strategy to eliminate homelessness”
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Included coordination with our host Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and a short briefing for Michael McNamara, who could not attend the event in person. - Meeting, Coordination with MEPs & staff regarding participation and attendance. - Informal communication, Invitations and follow-ups with individual MEP offices. - Email, ...
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
2025-10-21
Intent: Intended to create awareness of the current situation of the regulation and the directive and to look for support for same.
Details: Engagement with public representatives on the proposed regulation on child sexual abuse and the recast directive on child sexual abuse.
Officials: Barry Andrews, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Kathleen Funchion, Ciaran Mullooly, Michael McNamara, Aodhan O'Riordain, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Emails sent to all Ireland's MEPs. - Email, Meetings held with four MEPs. - Meeting
Inishbofin Development Company CLG
2025-10-14
Intent: That small offshore islands will be taken into consideration in EU policies and funding programmes ie 'island-proofing' them
Details: 'Island-proofing' EU policies and funding programmes
Officials: Nina Carberry, Ciaran Mullooly, Seán Kelly, Kathleen Funchion, Billy Kelleher, Maria Walsh
Methods: One meeting with each DPO in Brussels on the same topic - to ask for MEPs support in making sure Lisbon Treaty Article 174 is adhered to, in island-proofing EU policies and funding programmes, and supporting the requests with regards to enabling the sustainability of small scale fishing on the offshore islands - Meeting
Environmental Pillar
2025-09-23
Intent: Calling for the opposition of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR.
Details: Engaging with key decision makers in respect of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR),
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Emails sent to Irish MEPs in respect of the creation of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR. - Email
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly increased funding for the fertility hubs nationwide::NISIG asks that eligibility and criteria for public funding for IVF are broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. This includes a review of the current criteria based on data from the last 2 years, along with areas such as funding for patients requiring PGT-M and PGT-SR, and additional cycles of IVF for couples with no children. Donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority. ::There is no provision for specific support by the State health services for those going through fertility treatment and NISIG receives no Government funding for the vital support s
Details: NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and refle, ...
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Michael Cahill, Sorca Clarke, Martin Daly, Pádraig O'Sullivan, David Cullinane, Peter Roche, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: NISIG emailed (with attached letter) members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks included securing future funding for the NISIG Helpline. Also, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority - Email
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To ensure an understanding of business perspectives of AI development and regulation at EU level
Details: AI development in Europe
Officials: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Regina Doherty, Seán Kelly, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Barry Andrews, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To ensure an understanding of NARGC positions on the proposed EI regulation
Details: EU Welfare of Cats & Dogs Regulation
Officials: Barry Cowen, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Regina Doherty, Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-19
Intent: To highlight that the proposed EU-US trade agreement will present further challenges to Irish farm families. Yesterday, a trade agreement between the EU and US was announced which will see a 15% import duty imposed on the majority of EU exports into the US.::That, while the proposed tariff rate of 15% is lower than the threatened 30% rate, it still represents a significant challenge for the Irish agri sector on a number of fronts. We are still awaiting the finer details of the agreement, but given Ireland's reliance on the US market, both in agriculture and beyond, its impact will be significant on Irish farm families, both directly and indirectly.::To highlight that, prior to the introduction of tariffs by the Trump administration in April, Irish butter was subject to a tariff rate of about 16%. Initial reports indicate that the proposed new 15% tariff rate will be a replacement for existing tariffs and will not be ‘stacked' on existing tariffs. Should this be the case, it would reduc
Details: EU-US Trade Agreement
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication