Shannon Group plc

Politician(s) lobbied: Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport

Intent: Shannon's inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Holly Cairns (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Roderic O'Gorman (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Minister of State), Department of Health; Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; Patrick O'Donovan (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Norma Foley (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louis O'Hara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Dara Calleary (Minister), Department of Social Protection; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Butler (Government Chief Whip and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Marian Harkin (Minister of State), Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; James Browne (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Defence; Martin Conway (Senator), Seanad

Intent: To update Oireachtas members and MEPs on business at Shannon Airport Group, its strategic importance for Ireland and to continue to advocate for the Group's continued development.

Methods: LetterMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Timmy Dooley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Support for inclusion of Shannon Airport in a revised Regional Airports Programme

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Fiona O'Connor (Special Adviser), Department of Finance; John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach; Deirdre Gillane (Chief of Staff), Department of the Taoiseach; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport

Intent: Support for inclusion of Shannon Airport in a revised Regional Airports Programme

Methods: Phone callEmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport

Intent: Alignment of Aviation Policy with the National Planning Framework (NPF) Proposals (Ireland 2040). That a review of national aviation policy would take place that recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ciarán Ahern (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jerry Buttimer (Minister of State), Department of Rural and Community Development

Intent: That a review of National Aviation Policy would take place with the goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. The successful outcome would be the balanced development in the regions, ensuring that growth is distributed more evenly throughout the entire country.

Methods: MeetingVirtual Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Gary Tobin (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: That a review of national aviation policy would take place which recognises and support Project Ireland 2040 and which aligns with the National Planning Framework (NPF's) goal of achieving balanced population and economic growth across Ireland. Deliver on the All Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations for a Shannon Airport Rail Link. Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme and support Regional tourism.

Methods: Email

Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance; John Hogan (Secretary General), Department of Finance; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe Cooney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Donna McGettigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maurice Quinlivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Joanne Collins (Senator), Seanad; Timmy Dooley (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme. Strengthen regional connectivity and support climate action through the delivery of better transport connectivity. Support Regional Tourism and accelerate the renewables-based energy system by supporting the recommendations of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report.

Methods: EmailMeeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: A revised National Development Plan that enables access to the regions and support broader EU competitiveness objectives. Also that Shannon Estuary becomes the Atlantic Green Digital Corridor and lead location for floating offshore wind generation.

Methods: Meeting

Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Dorgan (Assistant Secretary), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Cathal Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Prioritise investment in regional state-owned airports through the Regional Airports Programme. Deliver on the All Island Strategic Rail Review recommendations for a Shannon Airport Rail Link. Support Climate Action Targets and the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce Recommendations.

Methods: Email