Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
PepsiCo
2025-09-26
Intent: Sharing concerns about the impact of the US EU Trade situation on PepsiCo's business in Ireland.
Details: US EU Trade Negotiations
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Clare Mungovan, Maeve von Heynitz, Deirdre Gillane
Methods: Virtual meeting with An Taoiseach and Deirdre Gillane on 12 June 2025, sharing concerns about the impact of the US EU Trade situation on PepsiCo's business in Ireland. - Virtual Meeting, Virtual meeting with an Tánaiste May 15th, sharing concerns about the impact of the US EU Trade situation on PepsiCo's business in Ireland. - Virtual Meeting, Phone calls with Deirdre Gillane to stay informed on the progress of the EU US Trade discussions. - Phone call, ...
Bayer Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Discussion and sharing of information relating to the geopolitical situation, specifically concerns surrounding the imposition of trade tariffs by the US. Understanding of the industry case for altering Ireland's position in the European Council relating to the GPL, as well as raising potential subjects for Ireland's EU Presidency agenda.
Details: IPHA Delegation to meet with An Tánaiste on EU health legislation and policy matters (including GPL and Ireland's EU Presidency), as well as the domestic issue of the negotiation of the pricing and supply agreement.
Officials: Simon Harris, Clare Mungovan, Hugh O’Connell, Stephen Kinsella, Joe Hackett, Colm Hayes, Maeve von Heynitz
Methods: Bayer were only involved in the meeting, with any associated activity and communication conducted by IPHA on the member companies' behalf. - Meeting
Bayer Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Present pharmaceutical sector ideas for Ireland's presidency agenda
Details: IPHA Delegation to discuss Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency
Officials: Maeve von Heynitz
Methods: Single meeting, coordinated by IPHA, to meet with Maeve von Heynitz. Mark Hanniffy, Director of the Presidency Planning Unit in DFA was also in attendance. William Thavenot committed to send some follow-up information to Mark Hanniffy on Bayer's EFPIA Presidency agenda, which was also done on 12th August 2025. - Meeting
Chambers Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: Fully support progressing but need to ensure any legislation to approve CETA - the EU's Trade agreement with Canada - reflects on the implications for our obligations under the Washington Convention to which Ireland is a signatory
Details: Proposed legislation solution for Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Officials: Declan Hughes, Brian Keegan, Maeve von Heynitz, John Shaw
Methods: Informal communication, Email
Google Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To share Google’s perspectives on the responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies at a national and EU level.
Details: Responsible use and regulation of AI
Officials: Declan Hughes, James Geoghegan, James O'Connor, Shane Moynihan, Jean Carberry, Maeve von Heynitz, Malcolm Byrne, Niamh Smyth
Methods: Email, Meeting
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: (a) Request to Irish Government to take account of the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and not there dilute or reduce RDP. (b) Take account of the importance of the pharmaceutical industry in competitiveness of EU.
Details: (i) EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on Intellectual Property Rights. (ii) EU and Irish competitiveness and the pharmaceutical industry.
Officials: Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, Maeve von Heynitz, Stephen Kinsella, Colm Hayes, Hugh O’Connell
Methods: Meeting
MSD
2025-09-19
Intent: To support the work of the Irish Government on the establishment of a EU Pharma Task Force of Member States to support the pharmaceutical industry in the EU.
Details: EU Pharma Task Force
Officials: Maeve von Heynitz, Conor Glynn
Methods: Email, Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Raise awareness of sector concerns regarding EU-US Trade Agreement.
Details: EU-US Trade Agreement
Officials: Maeve von Heynitz
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Raise awareness of and discuss the challenges facing the aircraft leasing industry from possible EU tariffs on US imported aircraft and aircraft parts.
Details: Proposed EU countermeasures to US tariffs
Officials: Simon Harris, Clare Mungovan, Paschal Donohoe, Fiona O'Connor, Jack Chambers, Sam Griffin, Thomas Byrne, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of Ibec position on EU countermeasures on EU tariffs.
Details: Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
Officials: Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Declan Hughes, Ronnie Downes, Aingeal O’Donoghue, Simon Harris, Thomas Byrne, Joe Hackett, ...
Methods: Email