Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 6)
Creative Retail Distribution Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.
Details: Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations , ...
Officials: Ciarán Ahern, William Aird, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Cathy Bennett, Grace Boland, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tom Brabazon, ...
Methods: Email to members of the Oireachtas referring to the proposed implementation of the E-liquids tax using a self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp and highlighting the findings of an independent report from Forvis Mazars on the matter. - Email
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited
2025-05-21
Intent: To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers, including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking, returning t, ...
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Chris Andrews, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Manus Boyle, Nikki Bradley, Paraic Brady, ...
Methods: An email to each member of Seanad Eireann together with a constituency report. - Email
Irish Red Cross
2025-05-21
Intent: Support for our priorities in this policy area; raising awareness among elected representatives of host experiences
Details: Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Ciarán Ahern, William Aird, Catherine Ardagh, Cathy Bennett, Grace Boland, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tom Brabazon, ...
Methods: Event in Leinster House on 25/02/2025 - Event / Reception
New Fortress Energy
2025-05-21
Intent: Increase awareness of the risks posed to the Irish energy security by reliance on a single supply point for gas imports from the UK and the benefits that the New Fortress Energy project can provide to the country.
Details: Energy Security
Officials: Helen McEntee, John Paul O'Shea, John Cummins, Colm Burke, Ned O'Sullivan, Michael Foley, Michael Cahill, Jack O’Donnell, ...
Methods: Phone call, Phone call, Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister of State for Digital Delivery via a networking 'lunch & learn' event in Buswells Hotel.
Details: Technology Ireland 'Lunch & Learn' event with Oireachtas members
Officials: Michael McDowell, Rónán Mullen, Conor Murphy, PJ Murphy, Margaret Murphy O'Mahony, Linda Nelson Murray, Malcolm Noonan, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, ...
Methods: Social Media, Email
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee
2025-05-20
Intent: To highlight DBI's campaign on the European Accessibility Act, to circulate DBI's Accessibility Guide for SMEs ahead of the European Accessibility Act, and encourage discussion in the Seanad of the issue of online accessibility
Details: To raise awarness of the European Accessibility Act
Officials: Peter Burke, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Manus Boyle, Paraic Brady, Cathal Byrne, Joanne Collins, Joe Conway, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: per DPO - Email, Meeting
Rare Diseases Ireland
2025-05-15
Intent: Understanding of the rare disease landscape and the priorities of people living with rare diseases.
Details: Re-launch All Party Group on Rare Diseases. Update on the need for a new National Strategy for Rare Diseases, including background data on rare diseases in Ireland and the challenges that people living with rare diseases face.
Officials: Malcolm Byrne, Eileen Lynch, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Martin Daly, Ryan O'Meara, Eamon Scanlon, Michael Cahill, Seamus McGrath, ...
Methods: Invitation to attend Oireachtas All Party Group on Rare Diseases meeting to mark Rare Disease Day - Email, 1 hour meeting of Oireachtas All Party Group on Rare Diseases meeting to mark Rare Disease Day in the AV Room of Leinster House - Meeting
Irish Association of Social Workers
2025-05-15
Intent: IASW asked for robust adult safeguarding legislation after the Brandon case. The Government failed to act. We asked for legislation after the Emily case. The government failed to act. We are asking for the Government to act now, in the wake of the Grace case
Details: IASW Response to the Farrelly Commission Report
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Hildegarde Naughton, John McGuinness, Aidan Davitt, Aisling Dolan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: Sent in April 2025 - Email
Cormac McKay
2025-03-25
Intent: Highlight RoadSafety shortfalls::Ask the Gardai what is taking so long to get the GardaPortal up and running?::UNECE 167 Driver vision to be made mandatory asap with all HGV vehicles retrofitted asap::Digital Drivers Licence mandatory log-on to start a vehicle ignition ::Review E-scooter legislation ::Investigate all available transport technogly to improve road safety
Details: Garda Dash Cam upload Portal, Digital Drivers Licence and UNECE 167 Driver vision
Officials: Jerry Buttimer, Joe O'Reilly, Teresa Costello, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Pauline Tully, Laura Harmon, Malcolm Noonan, Garreth Scahill, ...
Methods: Email
Tralee Chamber Alliance
2025-02-19
Intent: The following was discussed with the Minister Peter Burke. 1. The reinstatement of the 9% VAT Rate.2. The rising cost of doing business. 3. Garda numbers and local security. 4. Connectivity, with a strong focus on re-establishing a direct Kerry Airport - Schiphol route. 5. The completion of the Astellas Plant and for further investment. 6. Tralee has an University town.::It was a productive discussion, and we appreciate the Minister's engagement on these critical matters. By working together, we can ensure Tralee and Kerry continue to grow as a thriving hub for business, education and connectivity.
Details: Strengthening Tralee's Future: Business, Connectivity & Education meeting with Minister Peter Burke
Officials: Peter Burke, Angie Baily, Mike Kennelly
Methods: Meeting was held on Friday 14th February 2025. Tralee Chamber Alliance board members, Colette O Connor CEO of Tralee Chamber met with Minister Peter Burke and Cllr Angie Baily and Senator Mike Kennelly.www.facebook.com/share/p/18fzmHssL/?mibextid=wwXlfr - Meeting