Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 55)
FTI Consulting
2025-06-23
Intent: To share the findings of the Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report, which provides a detailed breakdown of both merchant and consumer preferences and views in relation to Irish payment ecosystem. The opportunity to meet representatives from Payments Europe to discuss the report was also offered.
Details: Publication of Payments Europe True Value of Cards Ireland Country Report
Officials: Ged Nash, Sinéad Gibney, Cian O'Callaghan, George Lawlor, Rose Conway-Walsh, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, Deborah Sweeney, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
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
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd
2025-05-21
Intent: To allow for innovation and growth within the EU’s AI regulatory framework.
Details: To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
Officials: Shane Cassells, Brian Keegan, Niamh Smyth, Sam Griffin, Peter Burke, Micheál Martin, John Callinan, Helen Blake, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Horse Racing Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry
Details: Stallion Trail Invitations
Officials: James Lawless, Bernard Durkan, Aidan Farrelly, Réada Cronin, Naoise O'Cearúil, Joe Neville, Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Email
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and Government support for same.
Details: Defamation Bill 2024, broader support for media
Officials: Laura Mannion, Theresa Newman, Niamh Smyth, Adrian O'Higgiins, Shane Cassells, Deirdre Gillane
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication, ...
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Communicate the importance of key transport infrastructure and links, and get an understanding of related timelines and progress
Details: Meetings to discuss public transport infrastructure plans and transport links in Cork
Officials: Brian Geaney, Gerry O’Beirne, Niall Ó Donnabháin, Niamh Smyth, Brian Keegan, John Newman, John Callinan, John Shaw, ...
Methods: Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities and update on operational challenges and opportunities
Details: Meeting to discuss the EU simplification agenda, and implementation of EU legislation (EU Digital Markets Act, and Audiovisual Media Services Directive)
Officials: Brian Keegan, Niamh Smyth, John Newman, John Callinan, John Shaw, Helen Blake, Shane Cassells, Laura Mannion, ...
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Ensure awareness and understanding of Ibec and B9+ (a group of business federations in D9+ states, including Ibec) digital policy priorities for D9+ policy makers.
Details: Meetings on D9+, a group of likeminded EU member states on digital policy
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Shane Cassells, Jean Carberry, Michael McNamara, Anne Derwin, Ciaran Mullooly
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Meeting, ...
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of Ibec priorities for national and EU digital and AI policy in period 2025-2029::Understand priorities of new Minister of State for digital and AI affairs.
Details: Digital and AI Policy
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Jean Carberry, Shane Cassells
Methods: Email, Letter, Meeting
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Brief the Minister on Ireland’s AI opportunity, have a discussion on Ireland's digital and AI opportunity and to reinforce Microsoft's commitment to Ireland.
Details: Hosted the Minister at One Microsoft Place
Officials: Niamh Smyth, Shane Cassells
Methods: Meeting