Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 22)
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-12-04
Intent: Raising awareness
Details: Sent a report to the Joint Committee for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the state sponsored hate speech against Baha'is in Iran during and after the war with Israel.
Officials: John Lahart, Cathy Bennett, Brian Brennan, Shay Brennan, Noel McCarthy, Ken O'Flynn, Duncan Smith, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, ...
Methods: Sent a report to the Joint Committee for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the state sponsored hate speech against Baha'is in Iran during and after the war with Israel. - 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
Marketing English in Ireland
2025-10-02
Intent: Ensure that all international students, including English Language Students, are eligible for the student leap card. The NTA have changed their eligibility criteria recently to exclude ELE students. ::Establish stakeholder engagement mechanism for the sector. The ELE sector felt excluded from the process, which resulted in a change of policy regarding visa-requiring students. The financial requirements for these students increased in June 2025. The policy was announced in late April without consultation with International Education bodies. ::Opportunity to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education.
Details: ELE Sector Profile Briefings and general issues
Officials: Shay Brennan, Donna McGettigan, Darren O'Rourke, John Lahart, Shane Moynihan
Methods: We met TDs listed below to provide an overall sector update and to discuss the objectives as set out in this submission. All meetings took place at Leinster House. 9th September - Shay Brennan TD18th September - Donna McGettigan TD and Darren O'Rourke TD18th September - Shane Moynihan TD30th September - John Lahart TD - Meeting
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart mobility, and innovation-led placemaking that enhances public spaces and supports local businesses.
Details: Support placemaking through Future DLR
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: Town centres in Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, and Dundrum hold untapped potential to repurpose vacant or underused commercial units—particularly above shops—into housing,coworking spaces, and community hubs. This will reduce vacancy, improve footfall, and foster more vibrant and inclusive urban cores. - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart mobility, and innovation-led placemaking that enhances public spaces and supports local businesses.
Details: Support placemaking through Future DLR
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: Town centres in Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, and Dundrum hold untapped potential to repurpose vacant or underused commercial units—particularly above shops—into housing,coworking spaces, and community hubs. This will reduce vacancy, improve footfall, and foster more vibrant and inclusive urban cores. - Lobby day
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan setsambitious targets across energy efficiency, transportelectrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and publicengagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local authorities to scale action quickly and visibly. Investment in practical community-led initiatives will help deliver on national targets while building public trust and participation.
Details: Support delivery of DLR’s Climate Action Plan
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: DLR is already piloting effective low-carbon solutions, such as solar-powered street furniture and advanced retrofit schemes. With further support, these initiatives can be expanded across towns and neighbourhoods to lower emissions, reduce energypoverty, and support green jobs. Funding should prioritise retrofit grants, microgeneration infrastructure, and electrification of public transport and council fleets. - Lobby day
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan setsambitious targets across energy efficiency, transportelectrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and publicengagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local authorities to scale action quickly and visibly. Investment in practical community-led initiatives will help deliver on national targets while building public trust and participation.
Details: Support delivery of DLR’s Climate Action Plan
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: DLR is already piloting effective low-carbon solutions, such as solar-powered street furniture and advanced retrofit schemes. With further support, these initiatives can be expanded across towns and neighbourhoods to lower emissions, reduce energypoverty, and support green jobs. Funding should prioritise retrofit grants, microgeneration infrastructure, and electrification of public transport and council fleets. - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding for similar large-scale mixed-tenure projects across Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, particularly in serviced land zones.
Details: Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: To meet urgent housing demand, interim modular housing should be deployed on council-owned landbanks while longterm builds progress. The opening of Woodbrook DART station on 10 August 2025 supports up to 2,300 new homes and must be matched by infrastructure investment and integrated housing delivery to unlock the full potential of the Shankill–Bray corridor. - Email
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce
2025-09-29
Intent: The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding for similar large-scale mixed-tenure projects across Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, particularly in serviced land zones.
Details: Unlocking Housing Supply in Growth Areas
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Cormac Devlin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Barry Ward, Sinéad Gibney, Shay Brennan, Neale Richmond, ...
Methods: To meet urgent housing demand, interim modular housing should be deployed on council-owned landbanks while longterm builds progress. The opening of Woodbrook DART station on 10 August 2025 supports up to 2,300 new homes and must be matched by infrastructure investment and integrated housing delivery to unlock the full potential of the Shankill–Bray corridor. - Lobby day