Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 207)
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-12-31
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien, Marie Sherlock, Brian Carroll, Margie McCarthy, ...
Methods: 3rd September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH - Meeting, 5th September 2025 Brian CarrollDiscussed the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Email and texts Erin McGreehanDiscussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Email, ...
SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION CLG
2025-12-30
Intent: Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme
Details: Rare diseases and newborn screening of babies
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Naoise O'Cearúil, Cian O'Callaghan, Thomas Gould, Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh, Roderic O'Gorman, Duncan Smith, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: To raise specific parliamentary questions on the subject of newborn screening - Email
Cheshire Ireland
2025-12-10
Intent: To seek meetings with Government Representatives to discuss subject contained in the Pre Budget Submission which includes funding issues. Meetings held with TD's & Senators regarding our Pre Budget Submission
Details: Submission of Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Simon Harris, Kiera Keogh, Claire Kerrane, Linda Nelson Murray, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Roderic O'Gorman, ...
Methods: Meetings held with the following regarding our Submission at Leinster House/Event or via Teams Meetings Norma Foley, Hildeguard Naughton, Simon Harris,Keira Keogh Claire Kerrane, Linda Nelson Murray, Sean O'Fearghail, Roderic O'Gorman, Ruairi O'Murchu - Submission
The Union of Students in Ireland
2025-10-28
Intent: Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Details: Reduction of fees for third level students
Officials: James Lawless, Donna McGettigan, Pearse Doherty, Darren O'Rourke, Sorca Clarke, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Rose Conway-Walsh, Seán Crowe, ...
Methods: Contact with the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science about the fee reduction - Email, Thanking Ministers who spoke in favour of a fee reduction - Email
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
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.
Details: Pre-Budget Communication to the Seanad, Ministers and TD's highlighting the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and the critical sustainability issues that are facing the organisations providing supports for these individuals - this includes St Michael's House.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Catherine Martin, Mary Lou McDonald, Darragh O'Brien, Eamon Ryan, Roderic O'Gorman, Aidan Davitt, ...
Methods: Letters were sent to all Senators, TD's and Ministers. - Letter
Irish District Energy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-21
Intent: Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat
Details: Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.
Officials: Aine Doyle, Erin McGreehan, Roderic O'Gorman, Timmy Dooley, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Meeting with Áine Doyle June 10th 2025 and text communications June, JulyDiscussed the current status of the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 (Heat Bill) and SSRH and transition funding for District Heat in the NDP. - Meeting, Email and text correspondence with Deputy Erin McGreehan 30th July 2025Discussed funding for District Heating and the opportunities for district heating in Louth - Email, Met with Deputy Roderic O'Gorman 1st July 2025Discussed the NDP and the funding potential for climate and energy. - Meeting, ...
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
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
2025-09-20
Intent: To seek support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill
Details: Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Officials: Aidan Davitt, Alice-Mary Higgins, Alison Comyn, Anne Rabbitte, Aubrey McCarthy, Cathal Byrne, Catherine Ardagh, Chris Andrews, ...
Methods: Meeting with Louise O'Reilly TD in Leinster House on 8 May 2025 to seek the deputy's support for FLAC's proposed amendments to the 2025 Bill - Meeting, Follow-up email to Louise O’Reilly TD on 13 May 2025 with proposed parliamentary question concerning the 2025 Bill. - Email, Follow-up emails to Louise O’Reilly TD seeking support and assistance with an AV Room Briefing concerning the 2025 bill on 22 May 2025, 12 June 2025, 13 June 2025, 25 June 2025 and 26 June 2025. - Email, ...