Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 122)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-09-04
Intent: To have the priorities, concerns and proposals of our organisation's Members considered in hearings, deliberations and report of the Joint Committee and for changes where necessary to be considered.::To urgently progress the access of our sector to funding approved in the last Budget and in the Programme for Government for news and current affairs in independent radio sector.::To seek to have the priorities and concerns of commercial broadcasters in Ireland and Europe considered in relation to EU and Irish legislation on media.::To ensure that IBI was aware of and understood the plans and schedule for the introduction of gambling advertising regulation.::To ensure open and constructive communications with regulatory authorities including strategic plans for the radio sector.::To arrange meetings or ask questions re policy, regulatory or legislative issues.
Details: Briefings providing to Members of the Joint Committee on Media, and Members of the Oireachtas legislation. Meetings with Minister for Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, and officials, re Budget/Programme for Government funding. Engagement with the Gambling Regulation Authority of Irelan, ...
Officials: Ronan O'Domhnaill, Alison Comyn, Rónán Mullen, Brian Brennan, Christopher O'Sullivan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Joanna Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, ...
Methods: Provision of accessible funding, arranging and seeking meetings, and providing information on IBI's priorities and proposals and arranging or seeking meetings. - Email, Seeking meetings or providing links to content. - Social Media, Leinster House and nearby. Meetings to explain concerns and priorities of IBI re funding and legislation. - Meeting, ...
Crosscare
2025-09-03
Intent: As outlined above, to meet with the people named to discuss return migration.
Details: As part of a trip to Brussels with European Migration and Return Network (ERMiNE Erasmus+ project), Crosscare's Zeina Alazzeh (Policy & Networks Officer) emailed Maria Walsh MEP, Kathleen Funchion MEP and Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN MEP requesting a meeting with each . Subsequently, a meeting with Ciara Mu, ...
Officials: Kathleen Funchion, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Maria Walsh
Methods: Email
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd
2025-09-01
Intent: Inform and share perspectives from a Stakeholder (fisher) point of view - update re key challenges and resilience issues ::Input into Marine Spatial Planning and Developer Led Projects as well as DMAP process::Increase awareness at Policy Level re need for Stakeholder Consultation re Third Country Fishery Access Agreements ::Increased focus on Marine Imperatives, Ambitions and deliverables in line with the current Programme for Government::Appraise policy makers re spatial squeeze impacts on Seafood Sector re ORE developments phase 1::Exchange perspectives regarding the CFP evaluation and Review stages
Details: Engagement with Minister for State and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Govat
Officials: Sinead McSherry, Timmy Dooley, Paschal Hayes, Caroline Bocquel, Philip Nugent, Rick Officer, Martin Heydon, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE COVERING POLICY AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR THE SEAFOOD SECTOR SUCH AS SCIENTIFIC WORK, NATIONAL EU ENGAGEMENT ETC - Phone call, Also ongoing correspondence with MEP s re EU Policy relating to CFP and CMOAS ABOVE - Letter, AS ABOVEAlso meeting with Marine Survey Office re Marine compliance related issuesAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s - Meeting, ...
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2025-08-25
Intent: Enable faster, better delivery on housing, transport, infrastructure, and town centre management
Details: Devolving greater authority and resources to local authorities
Officials: Fiona Quinn, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Conor D McGuinness, Joe Conway, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, ...
Methods: To read the submission:https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Local-Democracy-Taskforce-Submission-by-Chambers-Ireland-August-2025-1.pdfJoint submission coordinated by Chambers Ireland, submitted to Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Submission, Email
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Details: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Peter Burke, Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Neale Richmond, Alice-Mary Higgins, Louise O'Reilly, George Lawlor, ...
Methods: Emails to elected representatives on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Omnibus legislative package - Email, Meetings with elected representatives to raise awareness on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Omnibus legislative package - Meeting
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-05-21
Intent: Opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal in its current form, due to the threat it poses to Irish farmers.
Details: Mercosur
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Michael McNamara, Seán Kelly, Billy Kelleher, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-05-21
Intent: Invitation to attend the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in Dublin Castle
Details: Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Officials: Claire Kerrane, Máire Devine, Mary Lou McDonald, Gary Gannon, Aidan Farrelly, Mark Wall, Richard Boyd Barrett, Ruth Coppinger, ...
Methods: Save the Date, Invitation, and two reminders sent to attend the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in Dublin Castle - Email
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-05-21
Intent: Outlining concern regarding the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of legislation whichbans Pride events in Hungary, and to call for European institutions, national governments, and civil society to take urgent action to support the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary and to hold the Hungarian Government accountable for its violations of human rights, and to request meetings in relation to these matters.
Details: Joint letter on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations regarding Hungarian Parliament adoption of legislation further restricting LGBTQI+ rights
Officials: Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Regina Doherty, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Nina Carberry, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Joint letter via email on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris TD, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, and to Irish MEPS. - Letter
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2025-05-21
Intent: On 4 March, the delegation met with Irish MEPs at the European Parliament to highlight the realities faced by young Irish workers and to stress the importance of a strong Traineeship Directive that safeguards young people across Europe
Details: News Young workers need a Traineeship Directive that protects the most vulnerable Young workers need a Traineeship Directive that protects the most vulnerable
Officials: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Cowen, Seán Kelly, Kathleen Funchion, Michael McNamara
Methods: Meeting, Email
Committee on the Administration of Justice
2025-05-21
Intent: Influence position on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Details: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Officials: Laurence Simms, Sonja Hyland, Kathleen Funchion
Methods: Meeting with Laurence Simms and Sonja Hyland in April 2025. - Meeting, Email correspondence with Kathleen Funchion MEP to secure a meeting in March 2025 - Email, Meeting with Kathleen Funchion in March 2025. - Meeting