Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 97)
Cormac McKay
2025-09-21
Intent: To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time solution for transport planning and management. ::Educate TDs on the near-future possibilities with AI traffic management, as mentioned during the media debate about Metrolink, highlighted by Dermot Desmond at an AI conference in Belfast https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/08/05/dublins-planned-metrolink-will-be-obsolete-because-of-artificial-intelligence-says-dermot-desmond/
Details: Annual National Household Travel Survey
Officials: Seán Fleming, Shay Brennan, John Clendennen, Réada Cronin, Tony McCormack, Joe Neville, Louis O'Hara, Conor Sheehan, ...
Methods: Committee on Transport and Committee on Climate, Environment and EnergyCommittee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan DeliveryCommittee on Artificial Intelligence - Email, To appear before the new AI, Transport and Infrastructure committees. - Phone call
Muiriosa Foundation
2025-09-21
Intent: To seek the support of local public representatives and Government to highlight the key disability issues which are direcly impacting people with ID and autism, and their families nationally, including ongoing sustainability issues impacting the ID sector with the delivery of essential support services. Seeking support from Government to 1. Respond to Unmet Need; 2. Support necessary innovation; 3. Enable service providers to deliver and expand services.
Details: Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability , ...
Officials: William Aird, Peter Burke, Michael Carrighy, Sorca Clarke, John Clendennen, Aisling Dempsey, Seán Fleming, Johnny Guirke, ...
Methods: Email, The letter was accompanied by the Pre-Budget 2026 Submission with details on key priorities developed by NFVSP on behalf of ID service providers - Letter, Phone call, ...
ALONE
2025-09-20
Intent: Cross-party consideration of ALONE's costed pre-budget submission.
Details: 2026 pre-budget submission
Officials: Holly Cairns, Ivana Bacik, Jack Chambers, James Browne, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Kieran O'Donnell, Mary Lou McDonald, Michael Collins, ...
Methods: Initial email containing link to ALONE's pre-budget submission, and follow-up email. - Email
National Infertility Support and Information Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-20
Intent: To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly increased funding for the fertility hubs nationwide::NISIG asks that eligibility and criteria for public funding for IVF are broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. This includes a review of the current criteria based on data from the last 2 years, along with areas such as funding for patients requiring PGT-M and PGT-SR, and additional cycles of IVF for couples with no children. Donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority. ::There is no provision for specific support by the State health services for those going through fertility treatment and NISIG receives no Government funding for the vital support s
Details: NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and refle, ...
Officials: Pádraig Rice, Michael Cahill, Sorca Clarke, Martin Daly, Pádraig O'Sullivan, David Cullinane, Peter Roche, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: NISIG emailed (with attached letter) members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks included securing future funding for the NISIG Helpline. Also, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme and that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority - Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-09-19
Intent: Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Insurance reform and policy to avoid any additional increases in insurance costs::Increased investment in training and skills development within the sector::Robust enforcement of regulations around short term lettings::Additional resources for tourism economic research::Avoid the introduction of a tourist tax::Increased air access including removal of cap at Dublin airport
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Cathy Bennett, Pauline Tully, Robbie Gallagher, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, Joe Cooney, Martin Conway, John Paul O'Shea, ...
Methods: Lobbying event for members of the Oireachtas seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026 - Event / Reception, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Letter, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Social Media, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Infrastructure investment must be prioritised above all other fiscal priorities::Multiannual funding certainty must be established::There must be a radical improvement in the delivery of nationally important projects::Efficient planning timelines are critical to delivering national infrastructure::The Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce must address the 64 barriers impeding timely infrastructure development, which have been identified by our members. ::The private sector plays a key role in national infrastructure delivery
Details: Submissions to consultations on the NDP and accelerating infrastructure
Officials: Seán Fleming, Joe Neville, Shay Brennan, John Clendennen, Réada Cronin, Tony McCormack, Louis O'Hara, Conor Sheehan, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Amend Judicial Review Process in planning matters, including to 1) manage cost, 2) promote decisions being amended instead of totally quashing them, and 3) improving the speed of decisions in Judicial Reviews
Details: Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
Officials: John Cummins, Micheál Carrigy, Eoin Ó Broin, Rory Hearne, Conor Sheehan, Seán Fleming, Joe Neville, Shay Brennan, ...
Methods: Submission, Email
Movember
2025-09-19
Intent: TDs and Ministers show their public support for action on men's health with statements in the Dáil, attendance at events and meetings with Movember and progression of the national men's health action plan as per the recommendation in the Real Face of Men's Health report available here https://ie.movember.com/movember-institute/the-real-face-of-mens-health-report
Details: Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial f, ...
Officials: Brendan Smith, Stephen Foley, Aisling Dempsey, Catherine Ardagh, Cathy Bennett, Cian O'Callaghan, Colm Burke, Dara Calleary, ...
Methods: We have met with policy makers on 1 on 1 meetings and via the Movember stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2025 - Meeting, Danny has been contacting TDs and the team for the Minister of Health to arrange meetings ahead of launch and share information on the report - Email
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
2025-09-19
Intent: To encourage members of the Oireachtas to support the establishment of a robust, independent appeals structure for decisions related to social housing and homeless supports.
Details: AV Room Briefing on Appeal Structure and Follow Up Communications
Officials: Michael Cahill, Conor D McGuinness, Eoin Ó Broin, Patricia Stephenson, Aishling Silke, Alice-Mary Higgins, John Cummins, Michael Collins, ...
Methods: Briefing of members and political staff in the Oireachtas AV Room - Event / Reception, Emails issued to Oireachtas members or their political staff who had attended the event. - Email, Emails issued to Oireachtas members or housing spokespersons who did not attend the event, conveying a document related to it. - Email
Horse Racing Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Importance of Horse Racing to the Irish economy & local communities
Details: Invitation to attend local racecourse
Officials: Peter Burke, Micheál Carrigy, Sorca Clarke, Kevin Boxer Moran, Robert Troy, John Clendennen, Tony McCormack, Carol Nolan, ...
Methods: Letter