Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Southside Partnership DLR
2025-08-27
Intent: The presentation was to help raise awareness with the committee members around local Social Enterprise groups and also to ask them to consider the allocation of an annual budget towards the continued development & strengthening of the Social Enterprise sector in the county.
Details: On 26th June 2025 we, staff from Southside Partnership DLR, made a presentation to the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee. The presentation was around awareness raising of local Social Enterprises, a number of whom also made short presentations.
Officials: Marie Baker, Dan Carson, Liam Dockery, Jim Gildea, Lorraine Hall, Tom Murphy, Jim O'Leary, Carrie Smyth, ...
Methods: Three staff from Southside Partnership DLR, along with staff from three local Social Enterprise organisations, attended a meeting of the DLR Economic Development, Enterprise and Marine Strategic Policy Committee on 26th June 2025 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. - Meeting
Brendan Jackson
2025-05-23
Intent: Proper planning of lands in Kilternan to provide a sustainable balance of residential, educational and public open space lands within the LAP
Details: Rezoning of lands within the Kilternan area
Officials: Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy, Pierce Dargan, Tom Murphy, Barry Saul
Methods: Emails were in some cases following phone calls and informal meetings and in some cases followed up with phone calls to provide context and explanation - Email
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF)
2025-05-21
Intent: The aim was to secure commitment to government funding for the project, in order to fully restore this derelict maritime heritage building, by clearly demonstrating the need for this facility and the benefit and impact it would have for sailing in Ireland.This permanent structure could provide a long-term solution for toilet and shower facilities, accommodation for athletes from all over Ireland, Irish Sailing Programme development and a centre to develop community access and outreach.
Details: The Minister for Sport and local TDs were invited to visit the existing Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire and to also view the derelict Coastguard Station at the Coal Harbour. A meeting to provide further detail on the project was arranged immediately afterwards.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Cormac Devlin, Barry Ward, Frank Curran, Paul Kennedy
Methods: A tour of the existing and proposed facilities, followed by a meeting to discuss the details of the project in more detail and to outline the costs and timeframe involved. - Event / Reception
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-05-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Barry Ward, Tom Kivlehan, Lauren Tuite, Oisín O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Darragh O'Brien, Cormac Devlin, Martha Fanning, ...
Methods: Meeting with DECC to discuss national offshore wind communications campaign regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Virtual Meeting, Meeting with Cllr. Tom Kivlehan to discuss Dublin Array. - Meeting, Briefing provided to Deputy Barry Ward regarding progress on Dublin Array. - Meeting, ...
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2025-01-21
Intent: To provide project updates on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project
Details: Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Officials: Aidan Blighe, Eamon Ryan, Frank Curran, Catherine Keenan, Stephen Brady, Paul Kennedy, Anne Devine, Ossian Smyth, ...
Methods: Meeting with DLRCC Director of Planning and Economic Development in DLRCC offices regarding ongoing progress of Dublin Array Project. - Meeting, Monthly online townhall meetings with DLRCC representatives to provide updates on Dublin Array Project. - Meeting, Meeting with DETE officials on Dublin Array Project and implementation of DETE's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. - Meeting, ...
DCC plc
2024-05-21
Intent: To highlight how most households located outside major urban centres, in areas off the natural gas grid and in older building stock continue to rely on higher carbon fuels including oil, peat and coal for home heating and to set out how lower carbon LPG, renewable BioLPG and in time rDME can play a significant role in supporting the decarbonisation journey of rural homes.
Details: A communication to all Oireachtas members, MEPs, and councillors regarding the publication of Liquid Gas Ireland’s Census data analysis report 'The role of liquid gas in providing lower carbon heating for Irish homes'.
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Ken Spratt, Declan Hughes, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Quinlan, Brian Carroll, Bill Callanan, David Hegarty, ...
Methods: Email
Tesco Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: To discuss a proposal designed to ensure adequate delivery access for Tesco Bloomfields.
Details: To brief dlr County Council about delivery access issues at Tesco Bloomfields.
Officials: Paul Kennedy
Methods: Meeting, Email
Liquid Gas Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: 1. To highlight how most households located outside major urban centres, in areas off the natural gas grid and in older building stock continue to rely on higher carbon fuels including oil, peat and coal for home heating. 2. To set out how lower carbon LPG, renewable BioLPG and in time rDME can play a significant role in supporting the decarbonisation journey of rural homes.
Details: A communication to all Oireachtas members, MEPs, and councillors regarding the publication of Liquid Gas Ireland’s Census data analysis report 'The role of liquid gas in providing lower carbon heating for Irish homes'.
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Ken Spratt, Declan Hughes, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Quinlan, Brian Carroll, Bill Callanan, David Hegarty, ...
Methods: Email
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
2024-05-20
Intent: Introduce Ryde to local authorities ahead of legalisation of e-scooters in Ireland
Details: Introductory meeting on shared micromobility
Officials: Brian Kennedy, Paul Kennedy, Patrick Greene, Michael Mulhern, David Storey, David Joyce
Methods: Email, Meeting
Ocean Winds Ireland Limited
2022-09-19
Intent: That County Councils would be more informed about Ocean Winds offshore wind farm projects in Ireland
Details: Provided Information on Ocean Winds offshore wind farm projects in Ireland
Officials: Aidan Blighe, Paul Kennedy, Mary Henchy, Mary Fayne, Hugh Lewis, Carrie Smyth, Jim Gildea, Lorraine Hall, ...
Methods: Meeting with Dun Laoghaire Council Executive members to introduce the Réalt na Mara offshore wind farm project - 27/05/22 - Meeting, Councillor Briefing Sessions and Community Engagement Clinics held in Wexford/Waterford/Dublin and Wicklow to provide Councillors with information on Ocean Winds offshore projects in Ireland. - Meeting