Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Car Rental Council of Ireland
2025-05-23
Intent: To discuss the cessation of paper motor tax/insurance/VRT/CVRT discs in 2026 and the further digitization of the Department of Transport in ways in which would remove the significant administrative burdens imposed on car rental fleets, in line with the Government’s digital strategy.
Details: Digitisation of motor tax and NCT applications for car rental fleets.
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: As above - Meeting, Email
Insurance Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, raising issues with legislation, providing details on the Irish Motor Insurance Database project, and ongoing consultations
Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
Officials: Keith Walsh, Robert Troy, Andrew Smith, Brian Keegan, Peter Burke, Michael J. McGrath, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Letter, Meeting, Email
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Understanding of Apple's priorities in regard to EU legislation, including Ecodesign, DMA, and privacy policy
Details: Meeting with delegation of Irish representatives in Apple Park, California, including discussion on Apple's priorities on Environment and Privacy
Officials: Jean Carberry, Tríona Quill, Anne-Marie Sherkle, Keith Walsh, Aileen Nolan, Siobhán McArdle, Patrick Neary, Colm Hayes
Methods: Meeting at Apple Park requested by delegation of Irish representatives as part of their Tech Policy Study visit to the San Francisco Bay Area - Meeting
IBM
2025-05-21
Intent: Encourage Ireland to enhance its competitiveness for attracting foreign direct investment, including through its IDA supports and an ambitious approach to adoption of digital technologies.
Details: Ireland's competitiveness for foreign direct investment
Officials: Jack Chambers, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Sam Griffin, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Keith Walsh
Methods: April 14: Visit by Minister Jack Chambers, Cllr. Carbone-Mangan to IBM Technology Campus, Dublin.March 18: Meeting of An Tanaiste with Jim Kavanaugh, IBM, in NY.March 13: Discussion with An Taoiseach by Wilson Lowery, IBM at Business Leaders Lunch event in Washington DC.March 6: Briefing of public officials in Dublin, following Irish delegation visit to IBM Silicon Valley Labs late January. - Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Permit a temporary relaxation of drivers' hours regulations like the one triggered by the Port of Holyhead closure and in the face of the Covid crisis.
Details: Storm Éowyn supply chain recovery efforts
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-05-15
Intent: Advancement of the Irish Motor Insurance Database project
Details: Meetings of the IMID Board
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Regular meetings of IMID Board - Meeting, Circulation of information relevant to IMID Board meetings - Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-05-15
Intent: Providing the IMID Annual Report to the Minister and his Department
Details: Submission of IMID Annual Report
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Keith Walsh
Methods: Report and note submitted to the Minister and his Department. - Email
Cisco International Limited
2025-05-12
Intent: Showcasing Cisco technology
Details: Hosting delegation at US HQ
Officials: Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Tríona Quill, Anne-Marie Sherkle, Louise McKeever, Colm Hayes, Keith Walsh, Aileen Nolan, ...
Methods: Meeting
Insurance Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, raising issues with legislation, providing details on the Irish Motor Insurance Database project, market research and ongoing consultations
Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
Officials: Keith Walsh, Neale Richmond, Fiona Campbell, Ged Nash, Pearse Doherty, Jack Chambers, Peadar Tóibín, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Meeting, Letter, ...
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-01-21
Intent: Attendance at regular Board Meetings and additional meetings in order to advance IMID project and provision of information associated with those meetings
Details: Attendance and correspondence relating to IMID Board
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Email, Meeting