Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 105)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-09-21
Intent: Solutions for homeless people in the Templemore area. Asking for the problem to be raised at next council meeting.
Details: Solutions for homeless people in the templemore area.
Officials: Eddie Moran, Shane Lee, Michael Lowry
Methods: Called to request the issue is raised in the council - Phone call
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: Cross-party consideration of ALONE's costed pre-budget submission.
Details: 2026 pre-budget submission
Officials: Holly Cairns, Ivana Bacik, Jack Chambers, James Browne, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Lou McDonald, Michael Collins, ...
Methods: Initial email containing link to ALONE's pre-budget submission, and follow-up email. - Email
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish Cancer Society.
Details: Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Officials: Alan Kelly, James O'Connor, Cormac Devlin, Joe Neville, Darren O'Rourke, Barry Heneghan, Laura Harmon, Aubrey McCarthy, ...
Methods: Briefing event, 01.07.25 - Event / Reception, Meeting with Minister Dara Calleary and officials, 01.07.25 - Meeting, Letter to Minister Jack Chambers, 16.07.25; Letter to Taoiseach Michéal Martin, 16.07.25 - Letter, ...
Horse Sport Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: 1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes and gaps. ::5) Explained challenges for the sport horse sector - US tariffs, succession planning, employment permits, skills gaps etc. ::6) Provided breakdown of HSI structure and funding. ::7) Highlighted challenges facing riding centres around the costs of commercial rates and insurance.
Details: Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Officials: William Aird, Michael Fitzmaurice, Aindrias Moynihan, Martin Kenny, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Joe Cooney, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Gillian Toole, ...
Methods: Held meetings elected reps during this period in Leinster House, the RDS and in Naas offices. - Meeting, While attending meetings in Leinster House and at the RDS Show, HSI management informally raised issues and challenges facing the sport horse sector with elected representatives and officials. - Informal communication, Emails arranging meetings - Email, ...
JTI Ireland Limited
2025-09-19
Intent: To share information with public representatives on the extent and impact of tobacco smuggling in Ireland.
Details: Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Officials: Matt Carthy, Brendan Smith, James O'Connor, Carol Nolan, Alan Dillon, Cathy Bennett, Danny Healy-Rae, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email, Submission, Phone call, ...
Vintners' Federation of Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: A reduction in excise duty would be the fairest and most effective way to support all pubs and the VFI is proposing a rebate scheme on the excise paid on draught beer/cider.::There has been a 20% drop in licensed taxi drivers over the past 13 years which severely impacts pubs; late-night trade and customer safety. We are asking for support to urgently reform the taxi sector by reforming of entry tests, increasing funding for taxi grants and increase the number of taxis.
Details: Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
Officials: Paul Lawless, Michael Lowry, James O'Connor, Seamus McGrath, Edward Timmins, Joe Neville, Michael Collins
Methods: Meeting
South Tipperary Development CLG
2025-09-18
Intent: Maintain funding for LEADER programme in new CAP
Details: Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding for South Tipperary Development CLG and post 2027 CAP funding and changes to CAP
Officials: Michael Murphy, Michael Lowry, John O'Heney, Mattie McGrath
Methods: Informal communication
Fórsa trade union
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-18
Intent: Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
Details: Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Officials: Catherine Ardagh, Shay Brennan, Tom Brabazon, Malcolm Byrne, Michael Cahill, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Niall Collins, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: Many elected representatives had further engagement with Fórsa regarding this campaign, beyond the initial mass communications. - Email, Invited by Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Darren O’Rourke to give a briefing in the Oireachtas AV room on the 10th of June. 35 Oireachtas members or their representatives attended the briefing. - Meeting
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-18
Intent: To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.
Details: To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Officials: James Browne, Michael Healy-Rae, John Cummins, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Seán Canney, John Clendennen, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting