Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
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.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the 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
Details: Leitrim County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Brendan Barry, Caillian Ellis, Des Guckian, Enda McGloin, Enda Stenson, Felim Gurn, Finola Armstrong-McGuire, Frank Dolan, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Irish Concrete Federation
2023-09-21
Intent: Deferment of the introduction of the proposed Defective Concrete Products Levy by Government, pending a regulatory and economic impact analysis. Subsequently, exclusion of precast products entirely from the scope of the Defective Concrete Products Levy and agreement on transitionary measures to assist in compliance with the Defective Concrete Products Levy.
Details: Defective Concrete Products Levy
Officials: Michael McGrath, Simon Coveney, Christopher O'Sullivan, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Heather Humphreys, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: ICF encouraged its members to write a letter to each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Letter, ICF encouraged its members to email each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Email, ICF encouraged its members to meet each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Meeting, ...
NBI Infrastructure DAC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2023-09-21
Intent: Providing details re the progress and challenges associated with the delivery of the NBP Project.
Details: Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
Officials: Martin Kenny, Pat Treanor, Patrick McGowan, Winston J. Bennett, Seán McDermott
Methods: Note: this is over multiple meetings and not all NBI officials or Designated Public Officials were present at the same time. - Meeting
Fennell Public Affairs Limited
2021-01-20
Intent: To secure an understanding of EDF Renewables plans for renewable projects in Co. Leitrim
Details: Development of renewable projects in Co Leitrim
Officials: Frank Dolan, Seán McDermott
Methods: Phone call, Meeting
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Officials: Brendan Smith, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Heather Humphreys, Chris Andrews, Kieran Binchy, Cathleen Boud, Janice Boylan, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2017-09-18
Intent: To secure a fodder scheme for farmers who lost fodder to extreme weather conditions in 2016::To establish what the Teagasc analysis showed and what the plan to implement recommendations is
Details: Fodder Scheme for the Northwest
Officials: Michael Creed, Jonathan Hoare, Aidan O'Driscoll, Paul Dillon, Sean Keevy, Áine Kilroy, Bill Callanan, Colm Hayes, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Phone call
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, ...
Social Justice Ireland
2017-01-20
Intent: To increase the knowledge and support base for Leitrim PPN within the Local Authority and to promote positive relationships between all PPn stakeholders
Details: Public Participation Networks (PPNs): Meeting with Leitrim County Council members and CEO to discuss the implementation of the PPN in Leitrim
Officials: Finola Armstrong-McGuire, Brendan Barry, Mary Bohan, Gerry Dolan, Frank Dolan, Caillian Ellis, Padraig Fallon, Des Guckian, ...
Methods: Meeting with CEO and Councillors of Leitrim Co Co to discuss PPNs - Meeting