Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. Withstrong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives.
Details: Support development of a Coastal Innovation District
Officials: Anne Colgan, Anna Grainger, Robert Jones, Sean McLoughlin, Peter O'Brien, Jim O'Leary, Marie Baker, Dan Carson, ...
Methods: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown is uniquely positioned to host Ireland’s first Coastal Innovation District, building on its access to the sea, harbour infrastructure, and nearby research institutions. With strong links to UCD, IADT, and Trinity, the area can drive innovation in blue economy sectors like offshore renewables and marine tech. Budget 2026 should support this vision through targeted investment and public-private partnership incentives. - Email
ARI
2025-09-16
Intent: Consideration of/ action around policy recommendations raised to better support older people in Ireland.
Details: Active Retirement Ireland's policy recommendations as included in the pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection. Policy recommendations pertain to pension reform, income supports, Treatment Benefit Scheme (specifically inclusion of hearing tests), as well as whole of government st, ...
Officials: Dara Calleary, Kieran O'Donnell, Lauren Tuite, Hazel Chu, Mary Lou McDonald, Louise O'Reilly, Mairéad Farrell, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Active Retirement Ireland's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission to the Department of Social Protection was sent by email to the Department, to relevant government ministers and to opposition spokespeople. - Email, Active Retirement Ireland Policy and Programmes Manager Alison Bough attended the Department of Social Protection Pre-Budget Forum to further support and discuss Active Retirement Ireland's submitted policy recommendations. - Event / Reception
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Barry Ward, Tom Kivlehan, Lauren Tuite, Oisín O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Darragh O'Brien, Cormac Devlin, Martha Fanning, ...
Methods: Meeting with DECC to discuss national offshore wind communications campaign regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with Cllr. Tom Kivlehan to discuss Dublin Array. - Meeting, Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - Meeting, ...
Saint John of God Hospital clg
2025-05-07
Intent: Invitation to the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill, to showcase this community venture which will be operated and facilitated by people living with dementia and local volunteers.
Details: Invitation to attend the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill.
Officials: Jacqueline Burke, Carrie Smyth, Barry Ward, Jim Gildea, Simon Harris, Frank McNamara, Dave O'Keeffe, Hugh Lewis, ...
Methods: Invitation to the launch of Buddy's Cafe in St Joseph's Centre, Shankill, a community venture being operated and facilitated by people living with dementia and local volunteers - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives. Increasing awareness, recognising and highlighting business excellence across all business sectors - private, public and charity. Rewarding business initiatives which in turn increases footfall into the area
Details: Showcasing Businesses Success Stories to the Council, National and Local Government Representatives
Officials: Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Richard Boyd Barrett, Ossian Smyth, Barry Ward, Gerry Horkan, Catherine Martin, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Post Budget Breakfast Briefing with Minister for Finance Jack Chamber to discuss economic development items concerning Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and the impact and benefits of the budget on businesses
Details: Lobbied Minister Jack Chambers to Meet Business Owners of DLR Chamber for Post Budget Briefing
Officials: Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Ossian Smyth, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Catherine Martin, Richard Boyd Barrett, Neale Richmond, Barry Andrews, ...
Methods: Email
Lir Communications Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-11-04
Intent: Raise awareness about Explorium and the variety of exhibits, services and facilities it offers.
Details: Letter to invite local politicians to visit Explorium following its reopening in 2024.
Officials: Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Richard Boyd Barrett, Barry Ward, Gerry Horkan, Victor Boyhan, Anna Grainger, Anne Colgan, ...
Methods: Email to invite local politicians to visit Explorium. This email included details about Explorium's exhibits, visitor numbers since reopening and newly introduced sensory rooms. - Email, Letter to invite local politicians to visit Explorium. This letter included details about Explorium's exhibits, visitor numbers since reopening and newly introduced sensory rooms. - Letter
Sandyford BID CLG
2024-10-02
Intent: Regulatory change
Details: Invitation to briefing day in SBD to discuss the association's priorities
Officials: Anna Grainger, Anne Colgan, Barry Saul, Carrie Smyth, Conor Dowling, Dan Carson, Daniel Dunne, Dave O'Keeffe, ...
Sandyford BID CLG
2024-10-02
Intent: Regulatory change
Details: Invitation to briefing day in SBD to discuss the association's priorities
Officials: Anna Grainger, Anne Colgan, Barry Saul, Carrie Smyth, Conor Dowling, Dan Carson, Daniel Dunne, Dave O'Keeffe, ...
Mark Colgan
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-09-20
Intent: To clarify the facts with respect to open space preservation and potential school expansion, which led to a previous decision by DLRCC Council to dezone the subject lands.
Details: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown dezoned a 5.24 acre site at Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14 during the adoption of the DLRCC 2022 - 2028 Development Plan. The lands had previously been zoned residential.
Officials: Jim O'Leary, Barry Saul, John Kennedy, Pierce Dargan, Maeve O'Connell, Kazi Ahmed, Jim Gildea, Frank McNamara, ...
Methods: Frank Curran (CEO) DLRCC. - Email, Councillor Michael Flemming. - Meeting, Councillor Shay Brennan. - Meeting, ...