Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 5)
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, ...
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
Google Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-05-21
Intent: To share Google’s perspectives on the responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies at a national and EU level.
Details: Responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies
Officials: Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Tríona Quill, Malcolm Byrne, Paschal Donohoe
Methods: Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-05-21
Intent: Understanding of Apple's priorities in regard to EU legislation, including Ecodesign, DMA, and privacy policy
Details: Meeting with delegation of Irish representatives in Apple Park, California, including discussion on Apple's priorities on Environment and Privacy
Officials: Jean Carberry, Tríona Quill, Anne-Marie Sherkle, Keith Walsh, Aileen Nolan, Siobhán McArdle, Patrick Neary, Colm Hayes
Methods: Meeting at Apple Park requested by delegation of Irish representatives as part of their Tech Policy Study visit to the San Francisco Bay Area - Meeting
Ibec
2025-05-21
Intent: To share Technology Ireland concerns with key stakeholders with regard to Coimisiún na Meán's 2025 levy, following on from our consultation submission in October 2024 and request for Coimisiún na Meán's 2025 Work Programme
Details: Technology Ireland letter on Coimisiún na Meán's 2025 levy
Officials: Jean Carberry, Niamh Hodnett, Tríona Quill, John Shaw, Aoife MacEvilly
Methods: Letter, Email
Cisco International Limited
2025-05-12
Intent: Showcasing Cisco technology
Details: Hosting delegation at US HQ
Officials: Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Tríona Quill, Anne-Marie Sherkle, Louise McKeever, Colm Hayes, Keith Walsh, Aileen Nolan, ...
Methods: Meeting
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-05-12
Intent: Implementation of support scheme for independent broadcasting re news and current affairs; Necessary changes to other schemes to ensure they are accessible to radio stations in independent sector and that proportionate funding is available independent radio sector.::More support and greater understanding of the contribution of independent radio to essential communications during national or regional emergencies.::Securing and protecting prominence and visibility of independent radio on vehicle dashboards and on smart devices and platforms and access for stations to listeners without barriers.::Seeking speakers for industry conference and meetings with Minister and other stakeholders.
Details: Implementation of fair and proportionate support for news and current affairs independent radio sector including proposals announced in last budget; calling for level playing field for radio vis a vis other sectors in regulatory and legislative proposals; promoting engagement and regular interactio, ...
Officials: Catherine Martin, Dara Calleary, Kathleen Funchion, Regina Doherty, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Frances Black, Lynn Boylan, Barry Andrews, ...
Methods: Contacting TDs or Senators, Minister, Taoiseach or officials or other representatives seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - Email, Letters to Minister, Taoiseach, or Oireachtas Members or officials seeking meetings, inviting them to briefings, or to attend or speak at conferences, or to assist the putting in place or implementation of policies relevant to independent radio sector. - Letter, Virtual meetings with Oireachtas Members or officials in relation to policy priorities of independent radio sector in terms of support, level playing field, access to listeners for stations etc. - Virtual Meeting, ...
Google Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Raising the importance of Ireland supporting the competitiveness of the digital sector in the EU through strengthening the EU single market
Details: Promoting competitiveness at an EU level
Officials: William Beausang, Jean Carberry, Andrew Munro, Patrick Neary, Tríona Quill, John Shaw
Methods: Meeting
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Communicate AmCham views in relation to digital policy
Details: Digital Issues Roundtable
Officials: John Shaw, Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Barry Lowry, Andrew Munro, Tríona Quill, William Beausang
Methods: Participated in Roundtable on Digital Issues to communicate AmCham views on digital policy - Meeting
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-01-20
Intent: Raise awareness about Apple's views on digital policy
Details: Attendance at roundtable on digital issues organised by the Department of the Taoiseach
Officials: John Shaw, Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Barry Lowry, Andrew Munro, Tríona Quill, William Beausang
Methods: Meeting