Michael McNamara

Michael McNamara

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 1138

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Most Recent Title
MEP
Most Recent Public Body
European Parliament
First Seen
28 December 2015
Last Seen
15 September 2026

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MEPTD

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Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasEuropean Parliament

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Corporate Europe Observatory

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2026-09-15

Intent: To inform MEPs about the Commission's Critical Chemicals Alliance

Details: To inform MEPs about our report (published with the European Environmental Bureau): Captured! The Critical Chemicals Alliance: by industry, for industry Open; How private influence shapes public priorities and investment - https://corporateeurope.org/en/2026/07/captured-critical-chemicals-alliance a, ...

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9 July 2026 - Email

Intent: To highlight IFA CAP post -2027 key priorities.::Increased Budget::The proposed €293.7bn ring-fenced for CAP is a drastic cut in both real terms and nominal terms compared with the current CAP 2023-2027 budget (and that assumes forecast Member State contributions materialise). For Ireland, it's potentially a cut of c.2.5bn (-24%) in the next CAP. A minimum ring-fenced CAP budget of €500bn is needed to account for inflation and better manage current and future farming challenges. Farmers cannot do more with less. The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) /CAP::Farmers cannot do more with less. The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) /CAP cannot create more unviable farmers or rural areas.::Reward Active Farmers::• All active farmers must be supported in the next CAP.::• Agricultural activity must be the decisive criterion, not age, means, farm type/size or full-time/part-time status.::• All measures in the next CAP must increase/strengthen farm incomes and must be measured against tha

Details: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Intent: To provide dedicated briefings to the DPOs in relation to their roles as Chairpersons of parliamentary committees in their respective institutions ::To invite committee chairs to appear as panellists at the upcoming conference “Copyright & Human Creativity in the Age of AI”::To invite the Minister & Minister of State to provide keynote speeches at the event

Details: Briefings on IRMA activities, events & policy priorities

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Intent: Enquire regarding the the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and ongoing own initiative report within the Committee on Culture & Education::Update MEPs on Streaming fraud, AI Act implementation and AI Omnibus, Digital Services Act and Digital Fairness Act, piracy::Encourage development of a music strand as part of the “Creative Europe” structure

Details: Briefings for MEPs & staff on IRMA’s key areas of concern for upcoming legislative period

Methods
EmailMeeting

Intent: Continued investment in transport infrastructure to improve connectivity, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in West Waterford and the South East.

Details: Continued investment in strategic and regional transport infrastructure, including the N25, to support business connectivity, employment and regional economic development.

Methods
Email

Intent: Continued investment and policy support for town centre regeneration, vacancy activation and initiatives that strengthen regional town centres and local economies.

Details: Support for Town Centre First, town centre regeneration, vacancy reduction and local economic development in regional towns.

Methods
Email

Intent: Investment in the infrastructure, skills and regional supply chains required to maximise the economic and employment opportunities from offshore wind in the South East.

Details: Development of the South East as a centre for offshore renewable energy, including supporting infrastructure, skills, supply-chain and regional enterprise opportunities.

Methods
EmailMeeting

Intent: Simpler and more accessible supports to enable micro and small businesses to adopt AI and digital technologies, improve productivity, innovate and invest without disproportionate administrative barriers.

Details: Budget 2027 supports for SME productivity, innovation and investment, particularly access for micro and small businesses to AI, digitalisation, automation, energy efficiency and related business supports.

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EmailMeeting