Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)
Car Rental Council of Ireland
2025-09-21
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 - Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-09-19
Intent: Seeking to organise a briefing from the Department for UK colleagues on recent updates to the road traffic legislation in Ireland.
Details: Update on Road Traffic legislation
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-09-17
Intent: Discussing policy measures that are used in other EU countries and the UK and that aid the authorities to help identify and address the problem of uninsured vehicles.
Details: Discussing policy initiatives adopted in other countries in the battle against uninsured driving
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: In person meeting held in the Department. - Meeting, Correspondence issued to assist in organising of meeting. - Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-09-17
Intent: Interacting with Department on the proposed update to the MIBI Agreement.
Details: Correspondence about the update to the MIBI Agreement
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-09-17
Intent: Providing Department with MIBI's perspective on proposed Insurance Reforms.
Details: Response to public consultation on Insurance Reform
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Email
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI)
2025-09-17
Intent: Progressing with the continued implementation and management of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID).
Details: Meetings of the IMID Board
Officials: Keith Walsh
Methods: Regular meetings of the IMID Board - Virtual Meeting, Emails relating to the activity and schedule of the various IMID Board meetings - Email
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