Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-05-30
Intent: Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors
Details: Copyright / AI; Defamation; Revenue rules; ensuring sustainable future for journalism
Officials: Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Michael O'Connor, Malcolm Byrne, Helen McEntee, Patrick O’Donovan, ...
Methods: All Oireachtas members, special advisors, Department officials - Email, Conversation with An Taoiseach at Irish Times business awards - Informal communication, Phone call
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Highlight industry challenges and propose policy measures to address them
Details: To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and urge Government support to address industry challenges
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Theresa Newman, Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Rónán Ó Domhnaill
Methods: Letter to Minister O'Donovan highlighting the important role of independent media and identifying industry challenges. Letter to Minister Burke in relation to the same issues, to include identifying relevant matters under his Departmental remit.Letter to Minister for State Niamh Smyth regarding AI and digital transformation - Letter, Meeting with Minister's Special Advisor. Meeting with Departmental officials to discuss the European Media Freedom Act. - Meeting, Meeting with Coimisiún na Meán to introduce Mediahuis Ireland and discuss the challenges facing the independent media sector. - Meeting
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)
2025-05-06
Intent: Support for the above policies and action where required.
Details: Lobbying on four key policy platforms - Government Support via Schemes, Government support via Public Information Advertising, Government support for fair remuneration for local news publishers from platforms and enactment of defamation legislation
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Brendan Smith, Patrick O’Donovan
Methods: All Oireachtas members, Coimisiún, Minister and Government Advisers - Email, Deputy Government Press Secretary - Meeting, Phone call, ...
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-01-15
Intent: Introduction of funding schemes and policies that are fair, proportionate and accessible for the independent radio stations, as well as recognition of the critical transmission infrastructure IBI members provide.::Communication and gaining understanding among policymakers of need for a level playing field and direct access to listeners.
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for independent radio sector and policies to put in place a level playing field.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Patrick O'Donovan, Malcolm Byrne, Malcolm Byrne, Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole, Noel Grealish, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Email to Department of Arts and Media re announcement of scheme for news and current affairs, followed by copy of our statement. - Email, Meetings with Department of Arts and Media officials to brief them on current issues, and to seek information on developments including new legislation, funding schemes, and other issues. - Virtual Meeting, Meetings with Coimisiún na Meán to update it on developments in our sector and to seek information on progress of various support schemes and initiatives by the Commission. - Meeting, ...