Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 8)
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2025-12-17
Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Donna McGettigan, Cathy Bennett, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, John Brady, Johnny Mythen, Conor D McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email
Grow Remote Ireland CLG
2025-09-21
Intent: Advise on best how to proceed to ensure we are speaking to the right people. Our elected representatives understanding our vision for Ireland and what needs to happen to make that happen.
Details: Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support
Officials: Albert Dolan, Claire Kerrane, Grace Boland, Louis O'Hara, Malcolm Byrne, Seán Canney, Peter Roche, Robert O'Donoghue, ...
Methods: the location was either in the elected representative constituency office, leinster house or an online meeting - Meeting
Cormac McKay
2025-09-21
Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/
Details: Annual National Household Travel Survey
Officials: Seán Fleming, Shay Brennan, John Clendennen, Réada Cronin, Tony McCormack, Joe Neville, Louis O'Hara, Conor Sheehan, ...
Methods: Committee on Transport and Committee on Climate, Environment and EnergyCommittee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan DeliveryCommittee on Artificial Intelligence - Email, To appear before the new AI, Transport and Infrastructure committees. - Phone call
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-09-19
Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.
Details: To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Officials: Donagh Mark Killilea, Karey McHugh Farag, Andrew Reddington, Shaun Cunniffe, Ollie Turner, Mary Hoade, Maria Walsh, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email sent on 2nd June to local councillors and TDs / MEPs to advise on public consultation taking place into RWE's proposed onshore wind development project in Shancloon. - Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Infrastructure investment must be prioritised above all other fiscal priorities::Multiannual funding certainty must be established::There must be a radical improvement in the delivery of nationally important projects::Efficient planning timelines are critical to delivering national infrastructure::The Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce must address the 64 barriers impeding timely infrastructure development, which have been identified by our members. ::The private sector plays a key role in national infrastructure delivery
Details: Submissions to consultations on the NDP and accelerating infrastructure
Officials: Seán Fleming, Joe Neville, Shay Brennan, John Clendennen, Réada Cronin, Tony McCormack, Louis O'Hara, Conor Sheehan, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Amend Judicial Review Process in planning matters, including to 1) manage cost, 2) promote decisions being amended instead of totally quashing them, and 3) improving the speed of decisions in Judicial Reviews
Details: Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
Officials: John Cummins, Micheál Carrigy, Eoin Ó Broin, Rory Hearne, Conor Sheehan, Seán Fleming, Joe Neville, Shay Brennan, ...
Methods: Submission, Email
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Officials: Alan Kelly, James O'Connor, Cormac Devlin, Joe Neville, Darren O'Rourke, Barry Heneghan, Laura Harmon, Aubrey McCarthy, ...
Methods: Briefing event, 01.07.25 - Event / Reception, Meeting with Minister Dara Calleary and officials, 01.07.25 - Meeting, Letter to Minister Jack Chambers, 16.07.25; Letter to Taoiseach Michéal Martin, 16.07.25 - Letter, ...
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To share a brief on the Irish Cancer Society submission to the National Development Plan review consultation. ::To inform of capital investment needs for cancer care.
Details: Cancer-related capital programmes
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Emer Higgins, Conor Sheehan, Louis O'Hara, Marie Sherlock, David Cullinane
Methods: Email to Deputy Pádraig Rice, 11.06.25; letter to Deputy Pádraig Rice, 16.07.25 regarding the Health Committee; email with briefing sent to Minister Higgins and Pádraig Rice, 09.07.25; emails to Deputy O'Hara, 26.06.25 and 24.07.25. emails to Deputy Marie Sherlock's office. - Email, Phone call with Deputy Conor Sheehan, 25.06.25; phone call with Deputy Louis O'Hara, 26.06.25 - Phone call, Text messages to Deputy Conor Sheehan, 25.06.25 - Informal communication, ...
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To share a brief on the Irish Cancer Society submission to the National Development Plan review consultation. ::To inform of capital investment needs for cancer care.
Details: Cancer-related capital programmes
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Emer Higgins, Conor Sheehan, Louis O'Hara, Marie Sherlock, David Cullinane
Methods: Email to Deputy Pádraig Rice, 11.06.25; letter to Deputy Pádraig Rice, 16.07.25 regarding the Health Committee; email with briefing sent to Minister Higgins and Pádraig Rice, 09.07.25; emails to Deputy O'Hara, 26.06.25 and 24.07.25. emails to Deputy Marie Sherlock's office. - Email, Phone call with Deputy Conor Sheehan, 25.06.25; phone call with Deputy Louis O'Hara, 26.06.25 - Phone call, Text messages to Deputy Conor Sheehan, 25.06.25 - Informal communication, ...