Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 161)
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, ...
DHR Consultancy Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-02
Intent: Prioritise a National Loneliness Strategy within the Taoiseach's office and establish national measurement standards to effectively address its impact. Mandate Very Large Online Platforms to ensure content moderator wellbeing through transparent reporting, comprehensive mental health support standards, and full inclusion under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act. Commit to Samaritans training for all party staff to ensure responsible language on self-harm and suicide
Details: Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research
Officials: Brendan Smith, Brian Brennan, Cathal Crowe, Danny Healy-Rae, Darren O'Rourke, David Maxwell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Eamon Scanlon, ...
Methods: Samaritans Ireland Impact Report Launch - Wednesday, 21st May in the Georgian Suite, Buswells Hotel - Event / Reception
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
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community
Details: Implementation of the neuro-rehabilitation strategy/Implementation Framework
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, George Lawlor, Jim Codd, Verona Murphy, Pearse Doherty, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Ciaran O'Donnell, ...
Methods: investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Meeting, launch of organisation's strategy 2025-2029 with Minister Foley, Kerry. - Event / Reception, investment in neurorehabilitation services in the community - Email, ...
EasyGo Charging Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-08-27
Intent: 1. County Councils should be enabled and encouraged to allocate 50% of funding made available to support suitable “shovel ready” sites that offer public parking to have EV chargers installed. 2. ESBN should be empowered and advised to ensure that any charger being deployed can be supported with a standalone battery back-up. This will reduce pressure on the already stressed grid.
Details: Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Seán Canney, Michael Murphy, Shane Moynihan, Pa Daly, Jerry Buttimer, Emer Currie, Michael Collins, ...
Methods: Letter, Meeting
Samaritans Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-08-18
Intent: • Prioritise an urgent National Loneliness Strategy within the Taoiseach's office and establish national measurement. • Mandate Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) to ensure content moderator wellbeing through transparent reporting, comprehensive mental health support standards (including contractors), and full inclusion under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.• Commit to Samaritans training for all party staff to ensure responsible language on self-harm and suicide
Details: Launch of Samaritans Ireland Impact Report and caller research – which included the following asks:
Officials: Alan Dillon, Brendan Smith, Brian Brennan, Cathal Crowe, Danny Healy-Rae, Darren O'Rourke, David Maxwell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, ...
Methods: Impact report and research briefing on 21st May 2025. - Event / Reception, Email communication concerning follow up around key priorities particularly language training. - Email
Local Development Companies Network CLG
2025-07-07
Intent: Members of the Oireachtas were invited to attend a meet and greet event as part of Local Development Week, and where the LDCN's 2026 Pre-Budget Submission was launched
Details: Meet and Greet event as part of Local Development Week
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, Rose Conway-Walsh, Claire Kerrane, Conor Sheehan, Ryan O'Meara, David Maxwell, Brian Brennan, Alan Dillon, ...
Methods: Members attended an informal gathering - Event / Reception
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA
2025-07-07
Intent: Support for the continuation of ACA programmes in ACRES and Organics and a new programme for Nitrates and Agri Environment Specialists to assist with the vast private sector client base. Also, ACA submitted their views on other EU and National farm programmes.
Details: ACA pre budget submission
Officials: Jack Chambers, Martin Heydon, Charlie McConalogue, Pippa Hackett, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Savage, Francis Morrin, ...
Methods: 1 email to each DPO - Email
MSD
2025-06-17
Intent: During a site visit to MSD Brinny MSD raised with Oireachtas members present the importance of the R&D Tax Credit to MSD's operations across the country, highlighted the challenges with the current access and reimbursement system in Ireland and discussed the importance of extending screening programs in the health service and the importance of the Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan.
Details: Health and industry policy
Officials: Christopher O’Sullivan, Michael Collins, Eileen Lynch
Methods: Email, Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-21
Intent: To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from Irish farms. Farmers today are operating in a very high-cost economy relative to international competitors.::That labour costs, energy prices, and our dependence on imports of fertiliser and animal feed due to a lack of national self-sufficiency expose us to more volatility and uncertainty than others. IFA analysis shows that average production costs on Irish farms have increased by close to 75% in recent years, with two in three farms now earning below the national minimum wage.::That,over the lifetime of the next Government, decisions will be made which will have huge implications for Irish farmers. IFA has identified the following key priority issues for farming and rural Ireland in the new Programme for Gov
Details: Priorities for Farming and Rural Ireland in New Government Programme
Officials: Keira Keogh, Maria Walsh, Michael Collins, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Michael Lowry, Jack O'Donnell, Deirdre Gillane, ...
Methods: Letter, Submission, Social Media, ...