Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-09-04
Intent: To have the priorities, concerns and proposals of our organisation's Members considered in hearings, deliberations and report of the Joint Committee and for changes where necessary to be considered.::To urgently progress the access of our sector to funding approved in the last Budget and in the Programme for Government for news and current affairs in independent radio sector.::To seek to have the priorities and concerns of commercial broadcasters in Ireland and Europe considered in relation to EU and Irish legislation on media.::To ensure that IBI was aware of and understood the plans and schedule for the introduction of gambling advertising regulation.::To ensure open and constructive communications with regulatory authorities including strategic plans for the radio sector.::To arrange meetings or ask questions re policy, regulatory or legislative issues.
Details: Briefings providing to Members of the Joint Committee on Media, and Members of the Oireachtas legislation. Meetings with Minister for Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, and officials, re Budget/Programme for Government funding. Engagement with the Gambling Regulation Authority of Irelan, ...
Officials: Ronan O'Domhnaill, Alison Comyn, Rónán Mullen, Brian Brennan, Christopher O'Sullivan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Joanna Byrne, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, ...
Methods: Provision of accessible funding, arranging and seeking meetings, and providing information on IBI's priorities and proposals and arranging or seeking meetings. - Email, Seeking meetings or providing links to content. - Social Media, Leinster House and nearby. Meetings to explain concerns and priorities of IBI re funding and legislation. - Meeting, ...
Sky Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: For the Minister to have a greater understanding of Sky's business and investment in Ireland.
Details: Brief conversation regarding Sky's perspective on public policy in context of Minister's visit to the Sky Up Academy Studio
Officials: Patrick O’Donovan, Theresa Newman
Methods: Event / Reception
Bauer Media Audio Ireland
2025-09-01
Intent: Overview of audio & broadcasting market. Understanding of the challenges facing the industry
Details: Introduction to Bauer Media
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Tríona Quill, Theresa Newman
Methods: Online meeting with Minister Patrick O'Donovan and officials on July 8th, Atteneded by Chris Doyle and Kiela Brodigan of Bauer. - Virtual Meeting
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-05-30
Intent: Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors
Details: Copyright / AI; Defamation; Revenue rules; ensuring sustainable future for journalism
Officials: Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Michael O'Connor, Malcolm Byrne, Helen McEntee, Patrick O’Donovan, ...
Methods: All Oireachtas members, special advisors, Department officials - Email, Conversation with An Taoiseach at Irish Times business awards - Informal communication, Phone call
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To discuss Amazon's investment in film/tv production and digital infrastructure in Ireland and the energy policy environment.
Details: Amazon's broad investments in Ireland
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Theresa Newman
Methods: Meeting
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To explain the potential impact of an audio-visual content levy on production investment in Ireland
Details: The proposed audio-visual content levy
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Fiona O'Connor, Theresa Newman, Simon Harris, Geraldine Byrne Nason, John Callinan, ...
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication, Phone call
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and Government support for same.
Details: Defamation Bill 2024, broader support for media
Officials: Laura Mannion, Theresa Newman, Niamh Smyth, Adrian O'Higgiins, Shane Cassells, Deirdre Gillane
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication, ...
Vodafone Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: Engagement on network resilience and prioritisation for connectivity
Details: Storm Éowyn Industry Meetings
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Dara Calleary, Michael O'Connor, Theresa Newman, Feargal Ó Coigligh
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-05-21
Intent: 1. Increasing awareness of equestrian high performance sport and the public funds received::2. Achieving a greater understanding of the high cost of competing in equestrian high performance sport globally
Details: High performance equestrian sport
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Cian Ó Lionáin, Patrick O’Donovan, Theresa Newman
Methods: Meeting
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: Highlight industry challenges and propose policy measures to address them
Details: To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and urge Government support to address industry challenges
Officials: Patrick O'Donovan, Theresa Newman, Peter Burke, Niamh Smyth, Rónán Ó Domhnaill
Methods: Letter to Minister O'Donovan highlighting the important role of independent media and identifying industry challenges. Letter to Minister Burke in relation to the same issues, to include identifying relevant matters under his Departmental remit.Letter to Minister for State Niamh Smyth regarding AI and digital transformation - Letter, Meeting with Minister's Special Advisor. Meeting with Departmental officials to discuss the European Media Freedom Act. - Meeting, Meeting with Coimisiún na Meán to introduce Mediahuis Ireland and discuss the challenges facing the independent media sector. - Meeting