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2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Increase in funding towards high performance equestrian sport and recreational activities
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | High performance equestrian sport |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Amii McKeever (Special Advisor), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Pippa Hackett (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Gordon Conroy (Assistant Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Budget 2025 Increase in funding for equine breeding sector |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Jerry Buttimer (Senator), Seanad; Seán Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Jack O'Donnell (Special Adviser), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Pippa Hackett (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Amii McKeever (Special Advisor), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Gordon Conroy (Assistant Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Timmy Dooley (Senator), Seanad; Michael McNamara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Christopher O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: 1. Awareness of Oireachtas members about the new online equine e-passport system::2. Highlight the importance of digital systems in the context of accurate animal welfare and traceability records.::3. Need for future supports of legislation and funding to enhance equine welfare, traceability and integrity::4. Invitation to attend Briefing for Oireachtas members::5. Overview of public funds received by HSI and role of HSI as National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport established by Dept of Sport and Dept of Agriculture in 2007.
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Phone call
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Update on equine passporting |
| — | traceability and welfare. |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Vivienne Phelan (Councillor), Laois County Council
Intent: Implementation of of EU Animal breeding legislation regarding digital registration of equines
Methods: Meeting, Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Update on equine passporting |
| — | traceability and welfare. |
2025-01-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds as part of overall role and activities Horse Sport Ireland as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport::2. Impress upon Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes to support the equine sector undertake enhanced integrity measures and welfare to sustain social licence; ::3. Strengthen Equine Welfare and Traceability, including legislation if necessary to enhance welfare, enforce traceability, and bolster anti-doping efforts.::4.Secure Sustainable Funding through continued investment to ensure the viability of breeding initiatives, rural shows, and high-performance programmes::5.Safeguard Ireland’s Global Reputation by supporting HSI in maintaining its leadership role in equestrian sports and breeding that preserve Ireland’s rich equestrian heritage and international standing
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Challenges and opportunities within the equine sector in Ireland |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Cian Ó Lionáin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Pippa Hackett (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Robert Watt (Secretary General), Department of Health
Intent: 1. Increase awareness of high performance equestrian sports::2. Importance of equestrian sports to rural economy, and associated funding
Methods: Informal communication
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | High performance equestrian sport |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Increase funding available for high performance equestrian sport ::Provide update on governance reform programme within Horse Sport Ireland
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Equestrian High Performance Sports funding |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Amii McKeever (Special Advisor), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Pippa Hackett (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Gordon Conroy (Assistant Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Minister & Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Increase in funding for equine breeding sector |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Flaherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Kehoe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Ring (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tim Lombard (Senator), Seanad; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Invitation from JCAM to discuss equine welfare.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Invitation from Joint Oireachatas Agriculture Committee to discuss welfare failures within equine slaughter plant |
2024-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Brendan Gleeson (Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Gordon Conroy (Assistant Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; June Fanning (Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Michael Sheahan (Director of Operations), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul Daly (Senator), Seanad; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Victor Boyhan (Senator), Seanad; Claire Kerrane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Flaherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Johnny Mythen (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: 1. Articulate shock and disappointment with majority of equine sector with horse welfare failures highlighted by RTE Primetime investigates documentary “Horses: Making a Killing” broadcast on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.2. Ensure appropriate equine end of life options available for welfare reasons, with appropriate licensing and monitoring.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Issues and challenges facing equine sector |
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