Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Ibec
2017-09-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of the priorities of business in its call for greater diversification of funding streams to fund infrastructure delivery::Ensure support for business call for the ringfencing of corporate tax revenues for investment in higher education::Ensure understanding of business concern that raising carbon tax or excise duty may choke-off economic activity rather than encourage fuel switching or modal shifts::Ensure agreement that Science Foundation Ireland’s investment in research centres is key to delivering in areas of strategic importance to Irish business::Ensure understanding of the benefits of ringfencing corporation tax gains for infrastructure investment projects::Ensure political support for North-South Interconnector.
Details: Business priorities for the economy, infrastructure delivery, investment in education, low-carbon pathways, science research centres, and the North-South Interconnector
Officials: Feargal Purcell, Paul O'Brien, Mark Kennelly, Angela Flanagan, Marion Mannion, William Lavelle, Mary Kenny, Matthew Lynch, ...
Methods: Email
Hume Brophy
2017-09-20
Intent: Changes to excise duty on alcohol::Changes to policy on alcohol retail
Details: Budget 2018
Officials: Michael Noonan, Mary Kenny, Sean Kinsella, Gary Tobin, John McGuinness, Gerry Horkan, Peter Burke, Michael D'Arcy, ...
Methods: Submitted pre-budget submission document to relevant Ministers/Parliamentarians and Government Officials regarding alcohol policy and Budget 2018 - Submission, Wrote to relevant Ministers/Parliamentarians and Government Officials regarding alcohol policy and Budget 2018 - Letter, Met with John Lahart TD regarding alcohol policy and Budget 2018 - Meeting
Ibec
2017-05-19
Intent: Secure understanding of the benefits achieved by soft drinks companies by reducing the sugar content of their products through reformulation, and raise questions regarding the minimal benefit of the proposed tax on target populations.::Achieve agreement that in the four countries where sugar sweetened drink taxes were introduced (Mexico, France, Denmark, Hungary) obesity actually increased.::Deliver real and effective solutions to yield real public health benefits through continued work with Government.
Details: Sugar-sweetened drinks tax
Officials: Stephen Lynam, Áine Kilroy, Sean Kinsella, Brian Murphy, Jonathan Hoare, Joanne Lonergan, Joan Burton, Michael McGrath, ...
Methods: Also supplied a copy of the Irish Beverage Council's submission to the public consultation on the sugar-sweetened drinks tax. - Letter
John Gallagher
2017-01-21
Intent: to achieve implementation of a VAT Compensation scheme arising from the Working Group Report published for the Mnister for Finance with the Nov 2015 Budget
Details: Implementation of a VAT Compensation scheme for the charity sector
Officials: Michael Noonan, Michael McGrath, Seán Sherlock, Eoin Ó Broin, Mary Kenny
Methods: to raise the contents of the 2015 Working Group on Charities' VAT - Phone call, to raise the contents of the 2015 Working Group on Charities' VAT - Email, to raise the contents of the 2015 Working Group on Charities' VAT - Meeting
Hume Brophy
2017-01-20
Intent: Amendment to the National Lottery Act 2013
Details: National Lottery Act 2013
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Stephen Lynam, Michael Noonan, Mary Kenny, Sean Kinsella, David Moloney
Methods: Letter requesting action, sent to Minister Paschal Donohoe (plus officials) and Michael Noonan (plus officials) - Email, Follow up calls to letters requesting action - Phone call
Coca-Cola Ireland
2017-01-20
Intent: A better understanding of the company's investments in Ireland and its involvement in community based activities. An understanding of the competitive landscape, and the company's response to the proposed tax on sugar sweetened drinks.
Details: Meetings to outline business priorities for Coca-Cola in Ireland, including investment opportunities and proposals for a tax on sugar sweetened drinks.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Billy Kelleher, Joe McHugh, Brendan Howlin, Michael Noonan, Enda Kenny, Mary Kenny
Methods: Meetings to outline business priorities for Coca-Cola in Ireland, including investment opportunities and proposals for a tax on sugar sweetened drinks. - Meeting
Hume Brophy
2017-01-19
Intent: Development of Government Policy on Solar Energy::Seeking amendment to Capital Gains Retirement Relief and Agricultural Relief requirements for farmland with solar panels
Details: Development of Government Policy on Solar Energy
Officials: Brian Stanley, Michael Noonan, Mary Kenny, Sean Kinsella, Eoghan Murphy, Richard Troy, Denis Naughten, Michael Creed, ...
Methods: Submitted Pre-Budget Submission to the Department of Finance - Submission, Issued pre-budget submission to relevant Ministers, members of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Environment, members of the Finance Committee and members of the Agriculture Committee. - Letter, Met 6 TDs, 3 Department officials and 1 Special Adviser - Meeting
MKC Communications
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-01-19
Intent: Secure meeting with Minister Noonan to provide an update on Carlyle Funds and to discuss general macroeconomic matters
Details: Arrange a courtesy visit with Minister Michael Noonan for Bill Conway, Jonathan Cosgrave and Peter Garvey, The Carlyle Group
Officials: Mary Kenny
Methods: Email requesting courtesy visit to Minister Noonan by Bill Conway, Peter Garvey and Jonathan Cosgrave, The Carlyle Group. - Email, Follow-up call to confirm and arrange time for meeting. - Phone call
Hume Brophy
2016-09-21
Intent: Development of policy on residential disability care services
Details: Residential Disability Care Services
Officials: Simon Harris, Joanne Lonergan, Finian McGrath, Damian O'Farrell, Michael Noonan, Mary Kenny, Sean Kinsella, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Circulated pre-budget submission to relevant Ministers/Ministers of State and members of the Future of Healthcare, Health and Finance Committees - Submission, Met with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Special Adviser regarding residential disability care services - Meeting
Coca-Cola Ireland
2016-09-21
Intent: A better understanding of the company’s investments in Ireland, the competitive landscape and its involvement in community based activities
Details: Meeting to outline business priorities for Coca-Cola in Ireland
Officials: Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Michael Noonan, Robert Watt, Micheál Martin, Imelda Munster, Lisa Chambers, John Lahart, Declan Breathnach, ...
Methods: Meetings to outline business priorities for Coca-Cola in Ireland - Meeting