Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 159)
IS&WFPO CLG
2025-09-08
Intent: To highlight Members views and concerns on all issues listed above
Details: Visas for A Typical Workers, Review of CFP, Access to Irish Waters, Quotas/Fish Stocks in Irish Waters, Coastal States Access, Fishing Opportunities and Fisheries Control
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Manus Boyle
Methods: Email
Natural Capital Ireland
2025-09-02
Intent: Met with the Minister and shared the role of Natural Capital and the remit , with the NPWS and the IEN discussed https://www.naturalcapitalireland.com/fundingnaturerestorationreport IEN had commissioned this report.Discussed the DCEE Natural Capital event and expectation and recommendations to consider in valuing Nature with a Natural Capital Lens.
Details: NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane with NPWS and IEN met the Minister with NPWS and the IEN
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Christopher O'Sullivan, Darragh O'Brien, Christopher O'Sullivan, Christopher O’Sullivan
Methods: Meeting with NPWS Deirdre Lynn and Ainle Ni Bhriain together with the Irish Environmental Network Fintan Kelly and Ní Lochlainn - Meeting
Natural Capital Ireland
2025-09-02
Intent: NCI shared the DAFM launch with Minister Martin Heydon as he launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 11 (Accelerating the Creation of Rural Nascent Start-Ups). The programme has supported over 550 women in rural Ireland over the last ten years.https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dept-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine_minister-martin-heydon-launched-the-opening-ugcPost-7353068535281037315-53CU?Ahead of UN Women in Agriculture year sharing available supports
Details: NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane promoted the DAFM Accorn launch on LinkedIN
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Christopher O'Sullivan, Darragh O'Brien, Martin Heydon
Methods: Linked in post shared on NCI LinkedIn Page - Social Media
Natural Capital Ireland
2025-09-02
Intent: Ministerial presence at the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 19 – October 24, 2025. BPA are looking forward to hosting 4 Irish delegates in Honolulu as they jointly explore how to accelerate the renewable-energy revolution across all islands.That the 3 Ministers appoint a delegate to attend .
Details: NCI Executive Coordinator Deirdre Lane extended an Ministerial invitation to the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme on Renewable Energy being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Sunday, October 19 – Friday, October 24, 2025.
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Christopher O'Sullivan, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Invitation to attend the training with Blue Planet Alliance who convene eight to 10 island states and territories twice a year, helping each jurisdiction jumpstart their own 100% renewable-energy transitions, and amplify their voices in global diplomacy—demonstrating the transformative potential of the Alliance.To date, 37 nations and territories have participated in the program across four cohorts. - 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
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
2025-09-01
Intent: To secure a meeting with the Health Committee and Minister O'Neill for the request for a clinical care programme for patients living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland and to highlight unmet needs of those patients..
Details: Kathleen O'Meara, Public Affairs Consultant and ILFA members made representations to John Lahart who supported the launch of the prospectus report in Leinster House AV Room on the 11th June 2025
Officials: Duncan Smith, Ivana Bacik, Robbie Gallagher, Paul McAuliffe, Alan Kelly, Shane Moynihan, Ryan O'Meara, Mattie McGrath, ...
Methods: Meeting took place in Leinster House AV Room for launch of prospectus report for ILFA. This was supported by John Lahart - Meeting
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd
2025-09-01
Intent: Inform and share perspectives from a Stakeholder (fisher) point of view - update re key challenges and resilience issues ::Input into Marine Spatial Planning and Developer Led Projects as well as DMAP process::Increase awareness at Policy Level re need for Stakeholder Consultation re Third Country Fishery Access Agreements ::Increased focus on Marine Imperatives, Ambitions and deliverables in line with the current Programme for Government::Appraise policy makers re spatial squeeze impacts on Seafood Sector re ORE developments phase 1::Exchange perspectives regarding the CFP evaluation and Review stages
Details: Engagement with Minister for State and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Govat
Officials: Sinead McSherry, Timmy Dooley, Paschal Hayes, Caroline Bocquel, Philip Nugent, Rick Officer, Martin Heydon, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE COVERING POLICY AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES OF STRATEGIC NATIONAL IMPORTANCE FOR THE SEAFOOD SECTOR SUCH AS SCIENTIFIC WORK, NATIONAL EU ENGAGEMENT ETC - Phone call, Also ongoing correspondence with MEP s re EU Policy relating to CFP and CMOAS ABOVE - Letter, AS ABOVEAlso meeting with Marine Survey Office re Marine compliance related issuesAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s - Meeting, ...
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2025-08-29
Intent: Relaunch the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for the new Oireachtas term - which The Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides the secretariat to - in order to enhance collaboration on dementia policy and improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers
Details: Relaunch and Coordination of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia
Officials: Fiona O'Loughlin, George Lawlor, Catherine Ardagh, Aubrey McCarthy, Martin Daly, Charles Ward, Barry Heneghan, Pat the Cope Gallagher, ...
Methods: Initial kick-off and coordination meeting for the relaunched All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia for the new Oireachtas term. This was a Zoom call on the 15th May with Chair of the Group, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin. - Virtual Meeting, The All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, inaugural meeting, for the new Oireachtas term which took place in Leinster House on 18th June. This meeting was attended by a number of TDs and Senators, which are listed below. Wide ranging discussion on developing a workplan for the group, possible AV Room events in Leinster House, dementia community supports and services and agreeing new Co-Chairs of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor. - Meeting, Coordination meeting for the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia. Zoom call on the 18th August with Co-Chairs of the Group, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy George Lawlor. Discussion on workplan for the Group and welcoming new members to the Group in the future. - Virtual 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
Hydrogen Ireland Association
2025-08-29
Intent: Present at WHTC 2025 Conference in Dublin 21-23rd October = Hydrogen
Details: Invitation Present at the World Hydrogen Technology Convention Dublin October 2025
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Timmy Dooley
Methods: Invitation to attend and present at the World hydrogen Technology Convention in Dublin 21-23rd October 2025 - Email