Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: To maintain political and stakeholder awareness of the project's progress in South Mayo, identify any additional local risks or considerations, and keep councillors, the Senator and the Minister of State informed ahead of further project developments.
Details: Ivan Yates on behalf of Regnum Renewables continued to engage local councillors and political stakeholders in Mayo, in the context of a South Mayo project and the proposed draft revisions to the Mayo Energy Strategy.
On 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates made a call to Alan Dillon, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo. - Phone callOn 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Al McDonnell in his Castlebar office, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo. - MeetingOn 15th June 2026 Ivan Yates met with Chris Maxwell in Westport, to outline the implications of the proposed revisions to the county development plan on future renewable energy development in Mayo, as well as outline a wind farm development in early stage development in south Mayo. - Meeting
Intent: Meeting members to discuss the hospitality sector, especially the 9% VAT rate and the impact it will have on food-led businesses and its implentation. Also, discussed were a range of issues impacting businesses which included work permits, cumulative cost increases, labour costs, energy costs and apprenticeships. The benefits of the 9% VAT rate were discussed in depth. It was sought to achieve an understanding of the sector and issues that it continues to face at outlined above.
Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members to discuss the sector in its totality
Intent: Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism businesses::Measures to support the development of employer-led staff accommodation within the hotels sector ::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Additional funding for targeted upskilling of employees across the hotels sector
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the long term growth and development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Measures to support the development of regional tourism accommodation - MeetingPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness - Social MediaPolicy measures to support the development of Irish tourism, including measures to enhance cost competitiveness, support training and skills development, increase investment in tourism marketing & development, and support sector-specific sustainability programmes - Email
Intent: To secure appropriate access to Category C and D economic write-off data for DoneDeal Cars and other relevant third parties, and amend proposed legislation if necessary, enabling this information to be provided to consumers. The intended result is greater transparency in the used-car market, stronger consumer protection and improved road safety by allowing buyers to understand a vehicle’s relevant history before purchase.
Details: Engagement on proposed legislation and policy governing the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), advocating for access to Category C and D economic write-off data. DoneDeal Cars highlighted how making this information available to used-car buyers would improve transparency, strengthen consumer p, ...
Emails to all members of the Transport Committee to inform of the need to alter the proposed NVDF legislation and to seek meetings to discuss the issue. - EmailIn person meeting with Minister's adviser on the NVDF.Virtual meeting with Shane Moynihan TD - Meeting
Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide recommendations for change and implementation.
Details: Briefing Note on the Disregard Provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
