Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 147)
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-31
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien, Marie Sherlock, Brian Carroll, Margie McCarthy, ...
Methods: 3rd September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH - Meeting, 5th September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Email and texts Erin McGreehanDiscussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Email, ...
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-18
Intent: To express the Chamber’s strong support for the Athlone 2040 project, an ambitious plan to grow Athlone into a sustainable, 100,000-population, 15-minute green city by 2040. We sought to reinforce political backing for the initiative, highlight its potential for economic and community transformation, and encourage continued commitment and investment from national and local representatives.
Details: Support for Athlone 2040 project
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Peter Burke, Robert Troy, Kevin Boxer Moran, Martin Daly, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, ...
Methods: Email
Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited
2025-12-15
Intent: Extra Fishing Quota and Conditions for our Members
Details: Meeting with Minister Timmy Dooley with regard to New Trade & Co Operation Agreement as a result of Brexit.
Officials: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Maria Walsh, Luke Ming Flanagan, Regina Doherty, Billy Kelleher, Michael McNamara, Nina Carberry, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: This was an online meeting with Minister Dooley Re: Agreement between Europe and United Kingdom on Fishing - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with the EU Commissioner and Minister Dooley at Castletownbere, Co. Cork with regards to EU Fishing, Common Fishery Policy and Brexit - Meeting, Meeting with various Irish MEPs in Brussels with regard to Irish Fishery Issues - Meeting, ...
Irish Seed Trade Association
2025-11-25
Intent: Request their consideration that plants derived from NGTs are treated as conventional
Details: Open Letter to MEPS on NGT legislation
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email
Bassline Strategy Ltd
2025-11-21
Intent: To provide recommendations to the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union with respect to the provisions on homelessness in the 'Draft Report on the housing crisis in the EuropeanUnion with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing'.::To provide recommendations to the Committee onEmployment and Social Affairs with respect to the housing and homelessness elements of the 'Draft Report on Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy'.::To collaborate with other civil society organisations and engage constructively with the European Commission on the Affordable Housing Plan.
Details: Event in the European Parliament entitled “Building an EU strategy to eliminate homelessness”
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Included coordination with our host Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and a short briefing for Michael McNamara, who could not attend the event in person. - Meeting, Coordination with MEPs & staff regarding participation and attendance. - Informal communication, Invitations and follow-ups with individual MEP offices. - Email, ...
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-11-18
Intent: To request a meeting on Urgent Request for Meeting – Inclusion of Agricultural & Forestry Contractors in Ireland’s CAP 2028 Strategic Plan
Details: Urgent Request for Meeting – Inclusion of Agricultural & Forestry Contractors in Ireland’s CAP 2028 Strategic Plan
Officials: Maria Walsh, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, John Clendennen, ...
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
2025-10-21
Intent: Intended to create awareness of the current situation of the regulation and the directive and to look for support for same.
Details: Engagement with public representatives on the proposed regulation on child sexual abuse and the recast directive on child sexual abuse.
Officials: Barry Andrews, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Kathleen Funchion, Ciaran Mullooly, Michael McNamara, Aodhan O'Riordain, Regina Doherty, ...
Methods: Emails sent to all Ireland's MEPs. - Email, Meetings held with four MEPs. - Meeting
Inishbofin Development Company CLG
2025-10-14
Intent: That small offshore islands will be taken into consideration in EU policies and funding programmes ie 'island-proofing' them
Details: 'Island-proofing' EU policies and funding programmes
Officials: Nina Carberry, Ciaran Mullooly, Seán Kelly, Kathleen Funchion, Billy Kelleher, Maria Walsh
Methods: One meeting with each DPO in Brussels on the same topic - to ask for MEPs support in making sure Lisbon Treaty Article 174 is adhered to, in island-proofing EU policies and funding programmes, and supporting the requests with regards to enabling the sustainability of small scale fishing on the offshore islands - Meeting
The Big Idea House
2025-10-10
Intent: Gain insight on where our pre-budget submission is in the mix.
Details: Information Gathering
Officials: Maria Walsh
Methods: Gain advice on where our pre-budget submission is in the mix. - Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-10-07
Intent: The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively.
Details: Inclusion of Agricultural and Forestry Contractors under TAMS and the 2028 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Officials: Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, Maria Walsh, ...
Methods: The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively. - Email