Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 16)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.
Details: St Michael's House Lobbying
Officials: Hildegarde Naughton, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Colm Brophy, Seán Crowe, Dessie Ellis, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: June 2025. Official opening of Caislean Day Services. A day services for adults with disabilities. - Event / Reception, 20th May 2025. CEO invited Minister James Brown to visit St Michael's House - Letter, 31st July 2025. CEO and Director of Access, Integration & Adult Services met with Minister Chambers to discuss funding and budgetary concerns for St Michael's House and disability services. - Meeting, ...
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Welcoming TD's to visit St Michael's House or have Teams meeting to discuss the challenges within the disability sector and potential solutions. It is a fantastic opportunity to work together to create positive change for individuals with disabilities and their families and carers.
Details: Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Ann Graves, Barry Ward, Barry Heneghan, Naoise Ó Muirí, Catherine Ardagh, Cian O'Callaghan, Ciarán Ahern, ...
Methods: Letters sent to all current TD's in December 2024. Letter included manifesto produced by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers. - Letter
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-09-22
Intent: To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.
Details: EU corporate accountability policy
Officials: Rose Conway-Walsh, Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Eoin Hayes, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, Alice-Mary Higgins, Patricia Stephenson, Sinéad Gibney, ...
Methods: Meetings with TDs, Senators, MEPs, and officials in relation to EU corporate accountability legislation. - Meeting, Emails to elected representatives in relation to EU corporate accountability policy and legislation. - Email
Vulcan Consulting Limited
2025-09-21
Intent: Highlighting MSD's footprint in Ireland and raising awareness of key health policy priorities
Details: Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Robert O'Donoghue, Grace Boland, Darragh O'Brien, Duncan Smith, Ann Graves, Regina Doherty, Lynn Boylan, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Grow Remote Ireland CLG
2025-09-21
Intent: Advise on best how to proceed to ensure we are speaking to the right people. Our elected representatives understanding our vision for Ireland and what needs to happen to make that happen.
Details: Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support
Officials: Albert Dolan, Claire Kerrane, Grace Boland, Louis O'Hara, Malcolm Byrne, Seán Canney, Peter Roche, Robert O'Donoghue, ...
Methods: the location was either in the elected representative constituency office, leinster house or an online meeting - Meeting
Concern Worldwide
2025-09-21
Intent: Be Proud of Ireland's Commitment and Continue to Increase Investment in Official Development Assistance (ODA).Work with Humanitarian Partners to Deliver Lifesaving Programmes.Strengthen Ireland’s Leadership by Increasing Climate Finance Contributions.Recognise Across Government that Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is Essential for Building a Better World.Expedite the Implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy.
Details: Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World
Officials: Neale Richmond, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, John Lahart, Cathy Bennett, Brian Brennan, Noel McCarthy, ...
Methods: Letter and emails sent to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for International Development, Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, along with all members of the joint committee for foreign affairs and trade, all members of the joint committee for EU affairs. - Letter
Dogs Trust
2025-09-20
Intent: To raise awareness of issues related to responsible dog ownership among renters, access to public transport for people with dogs and improving animal welfare in Ireland.
Details: Meeting to discuss dog welfare policy and control
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Robert O'Donoghue, John Walsh, Teresa Costello, Emma Blain, Martin Heydon, Aindrias Moynihan, Nina Carberry, ...
Methods: To discuss dog welfare policy and control and raise awareness of issues related to responsible dog ownership among renters, access to public transport for people with dogs and improve animal welfare in Ireland. - Meeting, To discuss dog welfare policy and control and raise awareness of issues related to responsible dog ownership among renters, access to public transport for people with dogs and improve animal welfare in Ireland. - Email
Sodali & Co
2025-09-20
Intent: Outreach to communicate details of the organisation and to seek a meeting to discuss considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Details: Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Officials: Peter Burke, Alan Dillon, James O'Connor, Rose Conway-Walsh, George Lawlor, Brian Brennan, John Clendennen, Albert Dolan, ...
Methods: Email
Sodali & Co
2025-09-20
Intent: Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP and details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Details: Introductory meeting to provide RAAP’s considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Officials: James O'Connor, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Rose Conway-Walsh, Robert O'Donoghue, George Lawlor
Methods: Held introductory meetings with a number of public representatives - Meeting, Virtual meeting with two Sinn Féin TDs - Virtual Meeting