Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 32)
Polio Survivors Ireland
2025-12-19
Intent: Request that the Committee considers and discusses the concerns and takes corrective action urgently
Details: Wrote to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters to express urgent concern regarding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities living within the Direct Provision system.
Officials: Maurice Quinlivan, Micheál Carrigy, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Martin Daly, Séamus Healy, Kiera Keogh, Liam Quaide, Gillian Toole, ...
Methods: Collaborative letter co-signed by a collective of advocates, organisations and academics - Letter
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
Family Carers Ireland
2025-09-19
Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Officials: Mary Butler, James Browne, David Cullinane, John Cummins, Jack Chambers, Paul McAuliffe, Charlie McConalogue, Niamh Smyth, ...
Methods: James Browne, Mary Butler & David Cullinane - Email, John Cummins - Meeting, Jack Chambers & Paul Mc Auliffe - Email, ...
Liquid Gas Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.
Details: Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Officials: Aindrias Moynihan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Anne Rabbitte, Barry Heneghan, Brian Brennan, Brian Stanley, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Meeting, ...
The Wheel
2025-09-19
Intent: To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
Details: The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oi, ...
Officials: Jack White, Roderic O'Gorman, John Paul O'Shea, William Aird, Catherine Ardagh, Sarah O'Reilly, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Louise O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Email, The event took place in Buswell's Hotel on 10 June 2025. - Event / Reception
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG
2025-09-19
Intent: The hope is for the HSE Disability Funding, received by Leitrim Development Company, would be doubled.
Details: A letter was sent to seek support for Leitrim Development Company's pre-budget submission, regarding Social Farming.
Officials: Conor D McGuinness, James Browne, Mary Butler, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, John Cummins, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Séamus Healy, Joe Conway
Methods: Letter
Age & Opportunity
2025-09-18
Intent: Positive influence for older people on allocation and priorities of funding across a range of issues including an Independent Commissioner for Older People, tackling loneliness & isolation and the delivery of a Statutory Homecare Scheme
Details: Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Charlie McConalogue, Patrick O'Donovan, James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Kieran O'Donnell, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, ...
Methods: Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget) - Submission
Fórsa trade union
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-18
Intent: Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.
Details: Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Officials: Catherine Ardagh, Shay Brennan, Tom Brabazon, Malcolm Byrne, Michael Cahill, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Niall Collins, Alison Comyn, ...
Methods: Many elected representatives had further engagement with Fórsa regarding this campaign, beyond the initial mass communications. - Email, Invited by Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Darren O’Rourke to give a briefing in the Oireachtas AV room on the 10th of June. 35 Oireachtas members or their representatives attended the briefing. - Meeting
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
2025-09-18
Intent: Funds secured in Budget
Details: MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Officials: Colm Burke, Aubrey McCarthy, Pádraig Rice, John Moran, Maria Byrne, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Hildegarde Naughton, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: AV room hosted in Leinster House to launch Pre-Budget Submission - Event / Reception, Meetings held with various Oireachtas members regarding our Pre-Budget Submission - Meeting, Thank you emails sent to all Oireachtas members who attended AV room - Email, ...
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland
2025-09-18
Intent: Build relationships with key stakeholders for future support with Pre-Budget asks
Details: Courtesy communications sent to members
Officials: Maurice Quinlivan, Micheál Carrigy, Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Martin Daly, Séamus Healy, Kiera Keogh, Liam Quaide, Gillian Toole, ...
Methods: Congratulations emails sent to committee members of Health and Disability - Email