Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
Horse Racing Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry
Details: Stallion Trail Invitations
Officials: James Lawless, Bernard Durkan, Aidan Farrelly, Réada Cronin, Naoise O'Cearúil, Joe Neville, Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Email
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide information to the listed DPO on the proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project in Co. Carlow
Details: Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Officials: Catherine Callaghan, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, John McGuinness, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Malcolm Noonan, Patricia Stephenson, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, ...
Methods: Information was sent to the listed DPOs on the Johnstown Solar Park Project - Email
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
2025-01-17
Intent: To continue to invest in Carlow town centre::To improve infrastructure throughout the county
Details: The County Carlow business community is resilient and optimistic, despite the many challnges that business faces at the minute, but we cannot afford to be complacent and must continue to strive for further economic development and growth.
Officials: Coilín O'Reilly, Ben Ward, Ken Murnane, Paul Doogue, Fintan Phelan, John Pender, Andrea Dalton, Catherine Callaghan
Methods: Speech and discussions at Chamber President's Lunch event - Event / Reception
DEBRA Ireland
2024-08-26
Intent: Consideration of the rights and needs of people with EB in new plans, policies and actions taken by newly elected representatives.
Details: Manifesto distributed to key elected representatives for the European and Local Elections, party spokes people on health and disability, and members of the Joint Committee on Health
Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Colm Brophy, Cathal Crowe, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, Gino Kenny, John Lahart, ...
Methods: A two page manifesto was distributed to all relevant candidates seeking election, party spokespeople on health and members of the Joint Committee on Health. - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Purser Development Consultants Limited
2024-05-15
Intent: Rezoning of the lands at Dublin Road from their existing ‘Community/Education’, to ‘Objective G - Enterprise and Employment’ or ‘Objective J - Industry’.
Details: Draft Carlow-Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024-2030
Officials: Andrea Dalton, Fintan Phelan, Tom O'Neill, Fergal Browne, Ken Murnane
Methods: Meeting with Councillor Andrea Dalton on 19 February 2024 to outline the purpose of the rezoning submission to the Draft Carlow-Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024-2030 and seek support for same. - Meeting, Emails to Councillor Fintan Phelan, Councillor Tom O'Neill, Councillor Fergal Browne and Councillor Ken Murnane to make the Councillors aware of the rezoning submission made to the Draft Carlow-Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024-2030. - Email
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-01-19
Intent: This event, being held at RehabCare centres nationwide, was plannned raise vital funds to further the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives and pursue their goals and ambitions. The coffee morning promised a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to connect, share stories, and, most importantly, show their support for a cause that touches the lives of thousands. Inviting political representtives was intended to raise political awareness.
Details: Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Martin Heydon, Matt Carthy, Frank Feighan, Marian Harkin, Cathal Berry, Willie O'Dea, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Members of Oireachtas and Councillors attended Rehab Care, Cup of Care fundraising event to meet staff and people who use the service. - Event / Reception
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG
2024-01-15
Intent: International business is important and we need to continue to support it for many reasons. Not just exports, but also imports play a vital role in our local economies::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events::To realise international ambitions businesses need more financial support, inward buyer visits, research grants, mentoring, trade missions, reverse importing, support for events
Details: International Carlow - An Exploration of the International Reach and Connections of Companies around Carlow report was launched at the Presidents Lunch
Officials: Malcolm Noonan, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, John McGuinness, Coilín O'Reilly, Andrea Dalton, Andy Gladney, Arthur McDonald, Brian O'Donoghue, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email
Glenveagh Properties Plc
2023-09-21
Intent: To invite stakeholders to celebrate the launch of the NUA Carlow factory and to showcase the innovative methods of producing timber frame and light gauge steel frames for high-quality, sustainable homes.
Details: Launch of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) factory in Carlow, NUA Manufacturing
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Thomas Kinsella, John McGuinness, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Malcolm Noonan, John Paul Phelan, Andrea Dalton, Fergal Browne, ...
Methods: Phone call, Email
Ibec
2023-09-20
Intent: Overview of EU Regional Competitiveness Index and update on investment priorities for the Southern Region
Details: Regional Investment Priorities for the Southern Region
Officials: Oliver Walsh, Andrew McGuinness, Dan Boyle, Garret Kelleher, Sheila O’Callaghan, Tom Cronin, Conor D. McGuinness, Gillian Coughlan, ...
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Ibec Housing Report emailed to SRA members. - Email