Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 44)
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
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC
2025-01-21
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Officials: Michael McDowell, Tim Lombard, John McGahon, Denis O'Donovan, John Cummins, Garret Ahearn, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Letters sent outlining Flutter's position on unintended consequences of a small number of measures within the Bill. - Letter
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Lynn Boylan, Nikki Bradley, ...
Methods: Email
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
The Irish Traveller Movement
2025-01-20
Intent: Safeguarded investment for Traveller programmes and supports. Commitments to Traveller equality and programme provisions in PFG. Investment in school diversity and anti racism programme. Support for adequate protection in Hate Crime legislation in development
Details: Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Ged Nash, Seán Sherlock, Rebecca Moynihan, Marie Sherlock, Annie Hoey, Annie Hoey, Eileen Flynn, ...
Methods: Submission, Submission, Email, ...
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Limited
2025-01-17
Intent: To engage with and inform local politicians on a proposed solar farm and energy storage project in Knockanure, Co. Kerry.
Details: Invitation to attend a drop-in information event on 3rd October 2024 regarding a proposed solar farm and energy storage project in Knockanure, Co. Kerry
Officials: Brendan Griffin, Pa Daly, Norma Foley, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, Niall Collins, Richard O'Donoghue, Patrick O'Donovan, ...
Methods: Invitation to attend a drop-in information event on 3rd October 2024 regarding a proposed solar farm and energy storage project in Knockanure, Co. Kerry - Letter
Gaisce - The President's Award
2025-01-17
Intent: inclusion in election manifesto / programme for Government
Details: Engagement to encourage Gaisce inclusion in election manifesto / programme for Government
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Patrick Costello, John Brady, Holly Cairns, Simon Coveney, Michael Creed, Brendan Griffin, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Early Childhood Ireland
2025-01-16
Intent: Support for Early Childhood Ireland's '4 Asks for Children': Family Leave; Capacity Planning; New investment target and 5-year implementation plan; Pay parity for graduates in Early Years and School Age Care.
Details: Budget 2025
Officials: Patrick Costello, Jennifer Whitmore, Richard Boyd Barrett, Bernie McNally, Marian Harkin, Erin McGreehan, Pippa Hackett, Pauline O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Meeting, Lobby day, Email
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email