Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 427)
Uber
2025-12-31
Intent: To provide an update of newly introduced technology features and improvements made to enhance the taxi experience
Details: Update on new technology features and improvements to the taxi experience
Officials: Garret Doocey, Ken Spratt, Siobhan Russell, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Jen Cummins, Imelda Goldsboro, Mark Duffy, ...
Methods: Email
Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel
2025-12-31
Intent: Expansion of Services and Increase State Funding for 2026 on beyond
Details: Lobbied on behalf of homeless / struggling veterans of the Defence Forces regarding services
Officials: Brian Geaney, Simon Harris, Orla O'Hanrahan, Micheál Martin, Rossa Mulcahy, Tom Clonan, Gerard Craughwell, Brian Stanley, ...
Methods: Meeting in Military Installations with Defence Forces General Staff regarding support - Meeting, Support from local authorities to redevelop vacant properties for refurbishment into homes for homeless veterans - Email, Meeting advocating for support regarding expansion of services - Meeting, ...
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-12-23
Intent: Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and legislative terms for independent stations and fair application of State Aid in the media landscape, as well as unrestricted and prominent access for listeners to radio in vehicles or on devices or platforms. ::Budget allocation for accessible funding for investment in capital and maintenance of emergency communications transmission equipment.::Attendance invited for event aimed at highlighting need to protect prominent access for radio, and arrangement of meetings and highlighting IBI policy priorities
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for the public service content on independent radio stations in the Budget and in policy discussions. Seeking level playing field.
Officials: Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Paschal Donohoe, Caroline O'Loughlin, Theresa Newman, Ronan O'Domhnaill, Aoife MacEvilly, Niamh Hodnett, ...
Methods: Emails to TDs, MEPs and Senators, Government Ministers, Members of Oireachtas Media Committee, Department of Media officials and officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals. Seeking meetings and support and communicating our position on regulatory and policy issues. Thanking stakeholders for engagement. - Email, Letters to Government Ministers, Department of Media officials, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán and Comreg and Comreg. Re policy and budget proposals and seeking information on policy decisions. - Letter, Meetings with officials in the Department of Media, Minister for Media, and officials of officials of Coimisiún na Meán. To explain our proposals, concerns and objectives and the value our sector brings. - Meeting, ...
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-12-18
Intent: To express the Chamber’s strong support for the Athlone 2040 project, an ambitious plan to grow Athlone into a sustainable, 100,000-population, 15-minute green city by 2040. We sought to reinforce political backing for the initiative, highlight its potential for economic and community transformation, and encourage continued commitment and investment from national and local representatives.
Details: Support for Athlone 2040 project
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Peter Burke, Robert Troy, Kevin Boxer Moran, Martin Daly, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, ...
Methods: Email
Cheshire Ireland
2025-12-10
Intent: To seek meetings with Government Representatives to discuss subject contained in the Pre Budget Submission which includes funding issues. Meetings held with TD's & Senators regarding our Pre Budget Submission
Details: Submission of Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Norma Foley, Hildegarde Naughton, Simon Harris, Kiera Keogh, Claire Kerrane, Linda Nelson Murray, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Roderic O'Gorman, ...
Methods: Meetings held with the following regarding our Submission at Leinster House/Event or via Teams Meetings Norma Foley, Hildeguard Naughton, Simon Harris,Keira Keogh Claire Kerrane, Linda Nelson Murray, Sean O'Fearghail, Roderic O'Gorman, Ruairi O'Murchu - Submission
Social Justice Ireland
2025-12-08
Intent: Awareness of Social Justice Ireland's assessment of Budget 2026.
Details: Invited all Oireachtas members to the launch of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique on 8th October 2025. A copy of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique was sent to all Oireachtas members following the launch. .
Officials: Richard O'Donoghue, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Dara Calleary
Methods: Email with a copy f Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique to Chair of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight. - Email, Email to Taoiseach and Tánaiste with a copy of Budget 2026 Analysis and Critique - Email, Email to Minister Dara Calleary regarding the indexation of Social Welfare Rates to average earnings. - Email
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2025-11-27
Intent: To invite the Minister for Finance to address the Chamber’s Pre-Budget Breakfast in 2026, providing an opportunity to brief local businesses on national fiscal priorities, engage directly with the business community, and discuss key economic issues ahead of Summer Economic Statement and Budget 2026.
Details: Invitation to Minister for Finance to speak at Pre Budget Breakfast
Officials: Peter Burke, Simon Harris
Methods: Email
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd
2025-10-27
Intent: To find out if the WALK PEER Programme is included in the Dormant Accounts Action Plan for 2026
Details: Funding for the WALK PEER Programme in 2026
Officials: Simon Harris
Methods: Conversation on leeson Street while Simon Harris was canvassing for the Presidential election - Meeting, Follow up emails from Simon Harris PA - Email
St Michael's House Group
2025-10-15
Intent: Provide an opportunity for An Taoiseach to meet with individuals with disabilities who are supported by St Michael's House who will share their stories and provide insight into their daily lives. It would also provide the opportunity for An Taoiseach to meet with staff who are an integral part of SMH.
Details: Invitation to An Taoiseach to visit St Michael's House
Officials: Simon Harris
Methods: Letter sent to An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD on 30 September 2024 - Letter
County Kildare Chamber
2025-10-02
Intent: Housing and infrastructure delivery in Kildare (water, transport, energy).Skills pipeline and alignment of education/training with enterprise demand.Competitiveness and FDI attractionLocal and national budgetary priorities for 2025.
Details: Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q3 2025
Officials: Simon Harris, Martin Heydon
Methods: 11th Sept- Killashee Hotel - Meeting