Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 105)
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2025-12-17
Intent: A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Details: Asked TD’s to support a bill proposed by Deputy Ruth Coppinger, PBP, to ban fox hunting in Ireland
Officials: Joanna Byrne, Donna McGettigan, Cathy Bennett, Natasha Newsome Drennan, Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin, John Brady, Johnny Mythen, Conor D McGuinness, ...
Methods: Email
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
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
Trócaire
2025-09-19
Intent: Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights
Details: Corporate accountability and justice
Officials: Janet Horner, Gerard Keown, Seán Crowe, John Lahart, Paula Butterly, Michael Murphy, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: Meeting with Janet Horner, new Green Party spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence - Meeting, Irish Coalition on Business and Human Rights meeting with Political Director and reps of HR Unit - Meeting, Irish Coalition on Business and Human Rights meeting with Senator Stephenson and advisor to Sinead Gibney TD on Omnibus proposal to weaken Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - Meeting, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-09-19
Intent: Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted funding for a national hotel retrofitting scheme to reduce carbon footprint::Increased investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Insurance reform and policy to avoid any additional increases in insurance costs::Increased investment in training and skills development within the sector::Robust enforcement of regulations around short term lettings::Additional resources for tourism economic research::Avoid the introduction of a tourist tax::Increased air access including removal of cap at Dublin airport
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Cathy Bennett, Pauline Tully, Robbie Gallagher, Brendan Smith, Cathal Crowe, Joe Cooney, Martin Conway, John Paul O'Shea, ...
Methods: Lobbying event for members of the Oireachtas seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026 - Event / Reception, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Letter, Seeking tourism supports in Budget 2026, including restoration of 9% VAT for hospitality food services - Social Media, ...
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-09-19
Intent: Meetings to discuss the EU -MFF proposal over the coming months
Details: Follow-up emails to a discussion at a meeting of the Joint Committee of European Union Affairs, with meeting requests
Officials: Barry Ward, Paula Butterly, Seán Crowe, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, John Lahart, Michael Murphy, Robert O'Donoghue, Eamon Scanlon, ...
Methods: Follow-up emails to request further meetings to discuss the EU-Multiannual Financial Framework and civil society concerns on some of its elements - Email
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2025-09-19
Intent: To provide information to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs in relation to the LGBTQI+ rights situation in Hungary, and outline key recommendations for action needed to support the LGBTQI+ community in Hungary, in order to help inform any future engagement it may have on these issues
Details: Submission to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs in relation to the LGBTQI+ rights situation in Hungary.
Officials: Barry Ward, Paula Butterly, Seán Crowe, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, John Lahart, Michael Murphy, Robert O'Donoghue, Eamon Scanlon, ...
Methods: At the invitation of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, provided a submission in relation to the LGBTQI+ rights situation in Hungary, in order to help inform any future engagement the Committee may have on the issue - Submission
Outhouse CLG
2025-09-19
Intent: To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2026.
Details: Budget 2026
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Paschal Donohoe, Micheál Martin, Jack Chambers, Jim O'Callaghan, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Dara Calleary, ...
Methods: Letter