Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To highlight issues facing Tipperary farmers.::To highlight issues around local planning.::To highlight issues with Local Authority farm Inspections.
Details: South Tipperary IFA meeting with Local Authority
Officials: Andy Maloney, Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan, David Dunne, Declan Burgess, Imelda Goldsboro, John Crosse, John Fitzgerald, Kieran Bourke, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-18
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask
Details: Tipperary County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Andy Maloney, Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan, David Dunne, Declan Burgess, Eddie Moran, Fiona Bonfield, Gerard Darcy, Hughie McGrath, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
Horse Sport Ireland
2023-09-21
Intent: Awareness of the need for funding & strategic importance of the sport horse industry to Tipperary
Details: Strategic importance of equestrian sport to County Tipperary
Officials: Joe MacGrath, Roger Kennedy, Michael Lowry, Siobhan Ambrose
Methods: Discussions at Tipperary County Council Civic Reception to recognise the significant sporting achievements of Shane & Trevor Breen on June 12, 2023 - Event / Reception
Liquid Gas Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG
Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Officials: Richard O'Donoghue, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath, Carol Nolan, Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Engagement with selected TDs regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) - Email, Engagement with Richard O Donoghue regarding media coverage on a proposal to phase out replacement of gas boilers in existing homes from 2025 - Meeting, Meeting request to Brian Carroll to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 - Email, ...
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2021-01-20
Intent: For information purposes
Details: Information on CIF South East Branch submission to Tipperary County Development Plan
Officials: Kevin O'Meara, David Dunne, Fiona Bonfield, Joe Hannigan, Kieran Bourke, Andy Maloney, Máirín McGrath, Marie Murphy, ...
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
2017-09-21
Intent: Reduce waste by 25% in 18 months.
Details: Met with various department officials on the implementation of our Towards Zero Waste Cashel pilot project
Officials: Roger Kennedy, Martin Browne
Methods: Met with EPA, Southern Waste Region and Tipp County Council representatives about the ongoing implementation of our EPA approved initiative. Both councillors are on our steering committee - Meeting
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ...
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-05-19
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ...
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment
2017-05-03
Intent: Present the views of our organisation and that of the Environmental Pillar on environmental issues
Details: attended meetings, testified before an Oireachtas joint committee, direct communications
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Grace O'Sullivan, Martin Browne, Roger Kennedy
Methods: I testified twice before the Joint Oireachtas committee on water pricing as a member of the Public Water Forum. I was one of three on the PWF panel. - Meeting, I met with several individuals about the Environmental Pillar's Pre-budget submission. In addition to Eamon Ryan, I met with tax policy advisors in the Department of Finance and with economic policy advisors with Fianna Fail. I sent emails to several members of the Joint Budget Committee asking for meetings. - Meeting, Meeting with Grace O'Sullivan about environmental issues, including Irish Water. - Meeting, ...
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG.
2017-01-18
Intent: To remove content of the proposed Heritage Bill that will alter section 40 of the Wildlife Act thus reducing protection for hedgerows and uplands.
Details: Requested the Local Councillor to ask their Senators to support amendment to Heritage Bill 2016.
Officials: Anne Ahern, Siobhan Ambrose, Michael Anglim, Tommy Annesley, Eamon Aylward, Martin Baker, Liam Blaney, Mary Bohan, ...
Methods: Email