Sharon Benson

Sharon Benson

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 43

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Most Recent Title
Councillor
Most Recent Public Body
Limerick City and County Council
First Seen
20 September 2019
Last Seen
20 May 2026

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Councillor

Observed Public Bodies

Limerick City and County Council

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Uplift

79 officials
2026-05-20

Intent: That Sinn Féin TDs and Sinn Féin Councillors would vote in the future in favour of a ban on fox hunting with horses and hounds.

Details: Emails were sent to Sinn Fein TDs and Sinn Fein Councillors asking them to support a ban on fox hunting with horses and hounds.

Methods
1,182 emails were sent in total, by 1,003 people - Email

UL Student Life

41 officials
2026-05-20

Intent: An approval of the proposal for the Toppins Field development in the South side of the city. It was also hoped to secure a commitment from Council that housing developments would be prioritised and that section 139 would only be invoked in emergency situations.

Details: Lobbying on housing development decisions, and implementation of Mayor's proposed modular housing scheme

Avista

17 officials
2026-05-06

Intent: Acknowledge investment in respite supports for Mid-West region and ensure long term commitment from all stakeholders for future projects.

Details: Avista Marks Official Start of Avista Children’s Respite House with Sod-Turning Ceremony in Garraunykee.

Methods
Invitations to Sod turning event for children's respite house in Garraunykee - Event / Reception

Intent: Seek successful inclusion in the Fund for LEDP CLG's roof refurbishment project, by requesting support in ensuring Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) sponsor this application by facilitating its submission to the Department of Local Government and Heritage.

Details: Requesting support for LEDP CLG's application to The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.

Methods
Seek successful inclusion in the Fund for LEDP CLG's roof refurbishment project, by requesting support in ensuring Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) sponsor this application by facilitating its submission to the Department of Local Government and Heritage. The request sought for the individual to write to the DG and Mayor of Limerick to seek the projects inclusion in the local authority's submissions. - Email

Rehab Group

120 officials
2026-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services

Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission

Methods
Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 23 September, hosted by Maurice Quinlivan, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby dayFollowing the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. - Event / ReceptionHard Copy of Pre-Budget Submission sent to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Letter

Limerick Chamber

49 officials
2025-11-04

Intent: Increase provision of affordable housing in Limerick

Details: Presentation to the Full Council of Limerick City and County Council

Methods
Sean Golden presented findings of Employee Housing Survey to full council meeting - MeetingSean Golden sent follow up email with publication attachment to all councillors, TDs and Senators - Email

Family Carers Ireland

162 officials
2025-09-19

Intent: Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Methods
Albert Dolan, Peter Roche, Seán Canney, John Connolly, Hildegard Naughton, Catherine Connolly, Noel Grealish, Mairead Farrell - EmailAlbert Dolan, Peter Roche, Seán Canney, Mairead Farrell - MeetingBrendan Smith & David Maxwell - Email