Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 409)
Threshold
2025-09-08
Intent: To advocate for the Rent Pressure Zone Rules to remain in place and put forward a proposal to improve security of tenure for private renters.
Details: Private rental legislation
Officials: Simon Harris, Micheál Carrigy, John Cummins, Kieran O'Donnell, John Shaw, John McDonald
Methods: Email sent to the Tainiste, Micheál Carrigy, Minister Kieran O'Donnell, Minister John Cummins and John Shaw with an accompanying letter. - Email, Met John McDonald by chance and made enquiries about the Minister's consideration of the proposal. Was advised that it has been reviewed. - Informal communication
Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network
2025-09-07
Intent: Support the development of a Group Insurance Scheme to leverage accessible, appropriate, and sustainable insurance product for the wider arts and entertainment sector to avail of. Campaigned against the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards.::Create affordable infrastructure for the arts and for artists to live and work in::Continue to invest in research and policy development for the development of circus and street arts infrastructure, creation space & educational opportunities
Details: Increased practical, policy, legislative and financial supports towards the development of Street, Circus and Spectacle arts
Officials: Micheál Martin, Patrick O'Donovan, Robert Troy, Paschal Donohoe, George Lawlor, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, James Browne, ...
Methods: Ongoing discussions around the need for investment, infrastructure and education around these artforms - Informal communication, Sharing information and advocating for insurance reform and investment in the arts - Social Media, Advocating for the retention and expansion of Basic Income for Artists - Email, ...
Stop Climate Chaos coalition
2025-09-01
Intent: TD's were asked to attend a Lobby event with their constituents to hear about they care about climate change and the actions they want their representatives to take.
Details: Climate Action Plans and Carbon Budgets
Officials: Aiden Farrelly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, Barry Heneghan, ...
Methods: Email was sent 30th July - Email
Employment & Recruitment Federation
2025-09-01
Intent: Reduce the burden of employment cost on businessesInvest in work and skills to protect and attract employment i the age of AI
Details: Budget submission
Officials: Simon Harris, Paschal Donoghue, Micheál Martin, James Lawless, Marian Harkin, Jack Chambers
Methods: Submission
Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann / Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel
2025-08-29
Intent: Expansion of Services and Increase State Funding 2025 on beyond
Details: Lobbied on behalf of homeless / struggling veterans of the Defence Forces regarding services
Officials: Brian Geaney, Jacqui McCrum, Rossa Mulcahy, Mary Butler, Simon Harris, Orla O'Hanrahan, Caimin Keogh, Micheál Martin, ...
Methods: Meeting in Military Installations with Defence Forces General Staff regarding support - Meeting, Support for transfer state properties to local authorities to redevelop homes for homeless veterans - Email, Meeting advocating for support regarding expansion of services - Meeting, ...
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign
2025-08-29
Intent: To alert the Taoiseach and Tanaiste that we hoped Ireland would make a resolute commitment to ensuring that the suspension of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Israel was finally decided at the meeting
Details: Email ahead of EU FAC Meeting: EU-Israel Association Agreement must be suspended
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris
Methods: Email to the Taoiseach and Tanaiste calling for Ireland to make a resolute commitment to ensuring that the suspension of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Israel be finally decided at this meeting, and for unilateral Irish action in line with international legal obligations - Email
Global Legal Action Network
2025-08-29
Intent: Enactment of ban trade in goods and services with and investment in illegal settlements
Details: Occupied Territories Bill
Officials: Frances Black, Alice-Mary Higgins, Michael McDowell, Simon Harris, Joe Hackett, John Lahart, Cathy Bennett, Brian Brennan, ...
Methods: Meeting
Limerick Chamber
2025-08-29
Intent: To garner support for the actions contained within the Pre-budget Submission to form part of Budget 2026
Details: Limerick Chamber Launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2026 and circulated to relevant Ministers, TDs and Senators
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Simon Harris, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Email
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2025-08-29
Intent: To encourage the construction of critical public infrastructure
Details: Meeting to discuss housing supply, NDP, Projects & Infrastructure for Cork.
Officials: Simon Harris, Colm Burke, Jerry Buttimer, Jack O'Donnell
Methods: Meeting held on Friday, 27th June - Meeting
Save the Children UK
2025-08-28
Intent: An online meeting in September
Details: Meeting request with Tánaiste Simon Harris regarding global child rights issues
Officials: Simon Harris
Methods: As above, a letter requesting an online meeting between the Tánaiste and the CEO of Save the Children UK - Letter