Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 88)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-09-04
Intent: To have the priorities, concerns and proposals of our organisation's Members considered in hearings, deliberations and report of the Joint Committee and for changes where necessary to be considered.::To urgently progress the access of our sector to funding approved in the last Budget and in the Programme for Government for news and current affairs in independent radio sector.::To seek to have the priorities and concerns of commercial broadcasters in Ireland and Europe considered in relation to EU and Irish legislation on media.::To ensure that IBI was aware of and understood the plans and schedule for the introduction of gambling advertising regulation.::To ensure open and constructive communications with regulatory authorities including strategic plans for the radio sector.::To arrange meetings or ask questions re policy, regulatory or legislative issues.
Details: Briefings providing to Members of the Joint Committee on Media, and Members of the Oireachtas legislation. Meetings with Minister for Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, and officials, re Budget/Programme for Government funding. Engagement with the Gambling Regulation Authority of Irelan, ...
Officials: Ronan O'Domhnaill, Alison Comyn, Rónán Mullen, Brian Brennan, Christopher O'Sullivan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Joanna Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, ...
Methods: Provision of accessible funding, arranging and seeking meetings, and providing information on IBI's priorities and proposals and arranging or seeking meetings. - Email, Seeking meetings or providing links to content. - Social Media, Leinster House and nearby. Meetings to explain concerns and priorities of IBI re funding and legislation. - Meeting, ...
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd
2025-09-01
Intent: Inform and share perspectives from a Stakeholder (fisher) point of view - update re key challenges and resilience issues ::Input into Marine Spatial Planning and Developer Led Projects as well as DMAP process::Increase awareness at Policy Level re need for Stakeholder Consultation re Third Country Fishery Access Agreements ::Increased focus on Marine Imperatives, Ambitions and deliverables in line with the current Programme for Government::Appraise policy makers re spatial squeeze impacts on Seafood Sector re ORE developments phase 1::Exchange perspectives regarding the CFP evaluation and Review stages
Details: Engagement with Minister for State and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Govat
Officials: Sinead McSherry, Timmy Dooley, Paschal Hayes, Caroline Bocquel, Philip Nugent, Rick Officer, Martin Heydon, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE COVERING POLICY AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR THE SEAFOOD SECTOR SUCH AS SCIENTIFIC WORK, NATIONAL EU ENGAGEMENT ETC - Phone call, Also ongoing correspondence with MEP s re EU Policy relating to CFP and CMOAS ABOVE - Letter, AS ABOVEAlso meeting with Marine Survey Office re Marine compliance related issuesAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s - Meeting, ...
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2025-08-29
Intent: Increased awareness and adaptation of EU Policy toward dementia across a broad range of topics.
Details: Lobbying MEPs to Support the Rights of People Living with Dementia in Ireland and Across Europe
Officials: Barry Andrews, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Luke Ming Flanagan
Methods: Meetings with Irish MEPs on the Needs of the Irish Dementia Community and how European legislation can be affected by it. - Meeting
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-05-21
Intent: Opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal in its current form, due to the threat it poses to Irish farmers.
Details: Mercosur
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Michael McNamara, Seán Kelly, Billy Kelleher, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
The Psychological Society of Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: The PSI aimed to set up a meeting with Mr. Flanagan with the PSI to advocate for PSI's policy and advocacy interests. Meeting aligns with PSI's attendance at related events (e.g., EFPA Council and an EP event), indicating likely focus on mental health policy, professional standards, or European-level engagement.
Details: Email correspondance to MEP Luke Ming Flanagan to set up a meeting regarding advocacy for mental health policy at the European level
Officials: Luke Ming Flanagan
Methods: A direct meeting with Mr. Flanagan and his team was secured for PSI to introduce or reinforce its policy positions — relating to mental health, professional regulation, and psychological services — in advance of the EFPA Council and a European Parliament event. This helps ensure PSI’s views are considered in relevant EU policy developments. Mr. Flanagan's team ended up cancelling the meeting two days before. - Email
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight concerns surrounding The Nature restoration, GAEC 2 and the New CAP
Details: INHFA Vice President Vincent Roddy and Colm O'Donnell visited Brussels meeting with Commission and others including Luke Ming Flanagan, Ciaran Mullooly, and Brian Cowan
Officials: Luke Ming Flanagan, Ciaran Mullooly, Barry Cowen
Methods: Meeting held with representatives to discuss concerns - Meeting, Emails sent to arrange and finalise meetings - Email
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-05-21
Intent: Invitation to attend the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in Dublin Castle
Details: Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Officials: Claire Kerrane, Máire Devine, Mary Lou McDonald, Gary Gannon, Aidan Farrelly, Mark Wall, Richard Boyd Barrett, Ruth Coppinger, ...
Methods: Save the Date, Invitation, and two reminders sent to attend the Marriage Referendum +10 Conference on Tuesday 13th May 2025 in Dublin Castle - Email
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-05-21
Intent: Outlining concern regarding the recent adoption by the Hungarian Parliament of legislation whichbans Pride events in Hungary, and to call for European institutions, national governments, and civil society to take urgent action to support the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary and to hold the Hungarian Government accountable for its violations of human rights, and to request meetings in relation to these matters.
Details: Joint letter on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations regarding Hungarian Parliament adoption of legislation further restricting LGBTQI+ rights
Officials: Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Regina Doherty, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Nina Carberry, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Joint letter via email on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris TD, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, and to Irish MEPS. - Letter
Red Flag Consulting Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the recycling initiatives being undertaken by IPPCA and to enhance understanding around the PPWR
Details: Requesting meeting to discuss the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) as well as the general work of Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance (IPPCA) in relation to recycling initiatives
Officials: Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Luke Ming Flanagan, Maria Walsh, Michael McNamara, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Red Flag Consulting Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the recycling initiatives being undertaken by IPPCA and to enhance understanding around the PPWR
Details: Requesting meeting to discuss the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) as well as the general work of Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance (IPPCA) in relation to recycling initiatives
Officials: Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Luke Ming Flanagan, Maria Walsh, Michael McNamara, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting