Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 102)
Sunbeam House Services CLG
2025-09-08
Intent: The requirements for disability services to be acted on in line with national policy for decongregation, new directions and inclusion. Awareness at a government level of the increase in funding to for profit service providers as compared to section 38 providers.
Details: Met with Ministers: John Brady, Brian Brennan, Malcolm Byrne and Edward Timmons to discuss and show the positive impact increased funding would make to the organisation if available
Officials: John Brady, Brian Brennan, Malcolm Byrne, Edward Timmins
Methods: Discuss priorities to be considered for people with intellectual disabilities who are supported by Sunbeam in Wicklow and Dublin We highlighted concerns for Sunbeam, such as appropriate funding to assert their rights and to meet their changing needs, including housing and transport. We also highlighted the reported increase in funding assigned to for-profit organisations, in comparison to that of Section 38 services (key findings from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (2025). - Email
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG
2025-09-08
Intent: Support in advocating for Gorey's reinstatement in the Regional Aid Fund
Details: Emphasising the significant disadvantage currently faced by Gorey due to its exclusion from eligibility for IDA support under the Regional Aid Fund.
Officials: Brian Brennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Malcolm Byrne
Methods: Individual letters sent to all three Wicklow/Wexford TDs who serve the Gorey district. - Letter
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG
2025-09-08
Intent: County Wexford Chamber's three key priorities ahead of Budget 2026 are;1)Infrastructure, Industry & Climate -Objectives include: The continuation of the M11 Motorway, the advancement of Rosslare Europort as an ORE offshore Hub, ::2)Enterprise, Work & Economic Growth - Objectives include: Enhanced government supports for entrepreneurship and smaller businesses, a more streamlined tax system for smaller businesses to reduce administration costs, ::3)Education, Innovation & Research - Objectives Include: Greater capital investment for SETU and additional funding for Skillnet Ireland, ETB's and TU's to allow for further upskilling opportunities and increase life long learning opportunities.
Details: County Wexford Chamber Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Officials: Verona Murphy, James Browne, Johnny Mythen, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, Brian Brennan, George Lawlor, Cathal Byrne, Malcolm Byrne, ...
Methods: Email was sent to all Wexford County Council Cathaoirligh & County Wexford & Wicklow/Wexford TD's with a copy of County Wexford Chamber's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission attached - Email
Irish Self Catering Federation
2025-09-08
Intent: That the interests of the ISCF and its members are clearly represented in relation to proposed changes to the STR legislation. By engaging with policymakers, we aim to influence the development of fair, balanced regulations that support both the sector’s sustainability and compliance with national standards.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Officials: James Browne, John Cummins, Christopher O’Sullivan, Peter Burke, James O'Connor, Joe Neville, Linda Nelson Murray, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: Irish Self-Catering Federation - Exceptions Briefing Document – 2025. Glamping Proposal 2025. Quality Assurance Certification Scheme + Eco systems for self-catering in Ireland & EU. - Email, ISCF Conference 2025 - Speakers Engagement. Michael Healy-Rae. - Email, ISCF: Urgent Meeting Request: Discussion on STR Legislation Impact. James O'Connor TD - Email, ...
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, ...
Stop Climate Chaos coalition
2025-09-01
Intent: TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.
Details: Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
Officials: Aiden Farrelly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, Barry Heneghan, ...
Methods: Email was sent 30th July - Email
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: To communicate concerns of unregulated Gen AI in Creative Sector and requirement for appropriate action.
Details: AI and creative sector
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Patrick O'Donovan, Malcolm Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Peter Burke
Methods: Email, Met with Minister for state Niamh Smyth on this matter - Meeting, Prepared position paper on this matter which was circulated and published - Submission
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
2025-08-29
Intent: For INMO budget priorities to be included in Budget 2026
Details: Healthcare
Officials: Máire Devine, Sinéad Gibney, Cian O'Callaghan, Pádraig Rice, Robbie Gallagher, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Eileen Lynch, Robert Troy, ...
Methods: Event held in Buswells Hotel, July 8th 2025 - Lobby day
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd
2025-07-23
Intent: Support policy developments for the energy storage sector
Details: Brief on Energy Storage Ireland priorities
Officials: Naoise Ó Muirí, Malcolm Byrne, Barry Heneghan, Pa Daly, Jennifer Whitmore, Ciarán Ahern, Roderic O'Gorman
Methods: Brief on Energy Storage Ireland policy priorities - Email
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd
2025-07-23
Intent: Invitation to Energy Storage Ireland Conference and outline of key policy priorities
Details: Energy Storage Ireland Conference
Officials: Naoise Ó Muirí, Pa Daly, Malcolm Byrne, Jennifer Whitmore, Roderic O'Gorman, Ciarán Ahern
Methods: Email invitation to annual conference and outline of key policy priorities - Email