Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 24)
Studbook Development Ireland Limited
2025-12-30
Intent: A review of perceived and actual bias in competition for Studbook Services caused by the appointment of two conflicted and two highly conflicted individuals to the Evaluation Committee.
Details: Tender for Studbook Services
Officials: Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhillips
Methods: A memorandum was submitted by email alleging bias in the public procurement process that awarded Lot 1 (Irish Sport Horse Studbook and Irish Sport Pony Studbook) to Horse Sport Ireland. - Email
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and the need for Government actions to support the sector including removal of tariffs, market diversification supports and deferral of impending alcohol labelling legislation
Details: US tariffs and trade uncertainty
Officials: Micheál Martin, Martin Heydon, Peter Burke, Noel Grealish, Brendan Gleeson, Maria Dunne, Colm Hayes, Timmy Dooley, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Letter, ...
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Discussion on EU-US trade deal, discussion on continued supports for the sector
Details: EU-US Deal and impact on exporters
Officials: Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhillips
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to tariff & trade developments within the dairy sector
Details: Tariff & Trade priorities for the dairy industry
Officials: Sinead McPhillips
Methods: Email, Meeting
Ibec
2025-09-19
Intent: To maximise export opportunities for Irish beef in terms of quota access to USA
Details: Market Access and US tariffs
Officials: Sinead McPhillips
Methods: Meeting
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-09-19
Intent: To highlight the consequences of proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs on the Irish Whiskey Sector
Details: To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Officials: Stephen Kinsella, Clare Mungovan, Joanne Lonergan, Martin Heydon, Brian Purcell, Deirdre Gillane, James O'Connor, Noel McCarthy, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-17
Intent: To accept an invitation from the CAP Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee to take engage with other stakeholders on the Committee on the developments and future direction of the Post 2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To accept an invitation to the inaugural meeting on the 17th July 2025.::To nominate two IFA representatives.::That, at a high level though it was very disappointing from farmer perspective that when MFF went up €0.6Trillion farmers are €87bn worse off. Its very hard to understand, and just shows that the Commission is keen to dismantle CAP which has served Ireland and EU well across multiple platforms in terms of supporting on-farm viability; environmental action and supporting rural areas and thousands of jobs.::To highlight that the IFA position has been, and is, for a fully funded, dedicated CAP in current 2 Pillar format that puts farmers and food production at its core.
Details: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee
Officials: Brian Purcell, Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhillips
Methods: Email, Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-09-15
Intent: To meet with the the Government Trade Forum to discuss IFA's perspectives on priority actions for the Forum.::To take part in discussions regarding latest developments with US tariff policy and the list of potential EU counter measures.::To highlight that the EU needs to undertake further internal preparations in case negotiations with the US are unsuccessful.::To share views with other Members of the Forum and Government officials on::Impacts on Irish Farming of ongoing uncertainty in the current trade and investment climate::Opportunities and challenges across the farming sector::Relevant developments in the US-China and US UK trade relationships and what it means for the Irish farming sector::Competitiveness and the Irish economy::Importance of investment in skills, innovation, in-house training, research and development
Details: Government Trade Forum
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Brian Keegan, Clare Mungovan, Colm Hayes, David Moloney, Declan Hughes, Ciarán Seoighe, Fiona O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Meeting, ...
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2025-05-22
Intent: Discuss AmCham's views on how to strengthen and enhance the two way US Ireland trade and investment relationship
Details: Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Officials: Declan Hughes, Ronnie Downes, John Newham, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Rose Conway-Walsh, Simon Harris, ...
Methods: Meeting with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Meeting, Meeting with Sinn Fein - Meeting, Discuss AmCham views in the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Forum - Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: Communicate the impact of US tariffs on the wider Irish drinks industry and need for co-ordination between Ireland / EU
Details: Impact of tariffs on wider industry
Officials: Martin Heydon, Brendan Gleeson, Sinead McPhillips
Methods: Meeting, Phone call, Informal communication