Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 92)
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, ...
Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd
2025-12-30
Intent: A meeting
Details: Meeting request to discuss batteries in Ireland as part of the EU battery strategy
Officials: Seán Kelly, Michael McNamara, Barry Andrews
Methods: One email sent to each MEP initial, and 2 follow up emails sent asking for receipt of email/requesting meeting dates. No meetings took place. - Email
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
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, ...
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
Environmental Pillar
2025-09-23
Intent: Calling for the opposition of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR.
Details: Engaging with key decision makers in respect of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR),
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Emails sent to Irish MEPs in respect of the creation of a ‘no risk’ category within the EUDR. - Email
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-09-21
Intent: Highlight the challenges facing news publishers from use of their copyrighted content by AI systems and the impact of AI on Search and traffic to publisher website.
Details: Impact of AI on news publishers
Officials: Michael McNamara
Methods: Meeting in Brussels attended by representatives from NewsBrands and News Media Europe - Meeting, Follow up emails - Email
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly increased funding for the fertility hubs nationwide::NISIG asks that eligibility and criteria for public funding for IVF are broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. This includes a review of the current criteria based on data from the last 2 years, along with areas such as funding for patients requiring PGT-M and PGT-SR, and additional cycles of IVF for couples with no children. Donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority. ::There is no provision for specific support by the State health services for those going through fertility treatment and NISIG receives no Government funding for the vital support s
Details: NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and refle, ...
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Michael Cahill, Sorca Clarke, Martin Daly, Pádraig O'Sullivan, David Cullinane, Peter Roche, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: NISIG emailed (with attached letter) members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks included securing future funding for the NISIG Helpline. Also, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority - Email