Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 137)
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network
2025-09-07
Intent: Support the development of a Group Insurance Scheme to leverage accessible, appropriate, and sustainable insurance product for the wider arts and entertainment sector to avail of. Campaigned against the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards.::Create affordable infrastructure for the arts and for artists to live and work in::Continue to invest in research and policy development for the development of circus and street arts infrastructure, creation space & educational opportunities
Details: Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Officials: Micheál Martin, Patrick O'Donovan, Robert Troy, Paschal Donohoe, George Lawlor, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, James Browne, ...
Methods: Ongoing discussions around the need for investment, infrastructure and education around these artforms - Informal communication, Sharing information and advocating for insurance reform and investment in the arts - Social Media, Advocating for the retention and expansion of Basic Income for Artists - Email, ...
Unique Media Ltd
2025-09-02
Intent: Minister to attend the opening of the conference
Details: Invitation to opening of Nexus
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan
Methods: Invitation to the opening of Nexus - Email
High Res Film & Television Production Limited
2025-09-01
Intent: To seek consideration for an amendment of the 12 month provision so that the unscripted production tax credit can allow for the growth of long term production hubs.
Details: Finance Bill 2024 -12 month provision in unscripted production tax credit
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan
Methods: A letter was sent to the Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, via email. - Letter
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Pre budget submission outlining SCGI recommendations for funding policy and supports for the arts in 2026
Details: Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Peter Burke, Paschal Donohoe
Methods: Email
Screen Composers Guild of Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: To communicate concerns of unregulated Gen AI in Creative Sector and requirement for appropriate action.
Details: AI and creative sector
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Patrick O'Donovan, Malcolm Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Peter Burke
Methods: Email, Met with Minister for state Niamh Smyth on this matter - Meeting, Prepared position paper on this matter which was circulated and published - Submission
Limerick Chamber
2025-09-01
Intent: To garner support for a bus route to serve Annacotty Business Park
Details: Limerick Chamber communicated survey results to local politicians for bus route to Annacotty business park
Officials: Dan McSweeney, Sarah Beasley, Sharon Benson, Daniel Butler, Frankie Daly, Maria Donoghue, Peter Doyle, Ursula Gavan, ...
Methods: Email
Limerick Chamber
2025-09-01
Intent: To garner support to end exemptions for IPAS accommodation
Details: Limerick Chamber communicated with politicians regarding exemptions for IPAS accommodation
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, James Browne, Colm Brophy, Niall Collins, Patrick O'Donovan, Kieran O'Donnell, Maria Byrne, Dee Ryan, ...
Methods: Email
Bauer Media Audio Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Overview of audio & broadcasting market. Understanding of the challenges facing the industry
Details: Introduction to Bauer Media
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Tríona Quill, Theresa Newman
Methods: Online meeting with Minister Patrick O'Donovan and officials on July 8th, Atteneded by Chris Doyle and Kiela Brodigan of Bauer. - Virtual Meeting
Athletics Ireland
2025-08-29
Intent: additional funding to support para athletics
Details: Paralympic Athletics transition to Athletics Ireland
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Patrick O'Donovan
Methods: Dept office off Leeson St, Paralympics Ireland, Swim Ireland representatives all attended the meet on the 8th July 2025. - Meeting
Limerick Chamber
2025-08-29
Intent: To garner support for the actions contained within the Pre-budget Submission to form part of Budget 2026
Details: Limerick Chamber Launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026 and circulated to relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Email