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2025-03-03
Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Climate Action to be a priority for Government leading to a steady and safe transition to a fossil fuel free future
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | The Taoiseach and some Government Ministers have made statements about progressing with a liquified Natural Gas terminal (LNG) which would delay our moving away from Gas |
| — | which is crucial for preventing climate change. It would also mean higher gas and electricity bills due to costly infrastructure. |
2025-02-17
Politician(s) lobbied: Norma Foley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To arrange a meeting with the Minister
Methods: Email
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| — | Meeting to discuss an article in the Irish Examiner after her recent public acknowledgment of the issue in the newspaper article- Child Trafficking |
2024-11-18
Politician(s) lobbied: Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smyth (Minister of State), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Martha Fanning (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Mairead Tobin (Councillor), Waterford City and County Council; Barry Ward (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Requested fast climate action by the new Government, leading to transformation of our energy, transport, housing and food systems so that clean, healthy choices are accessible and affordable to all. Friends of the Earth have developed a detailed programme for a new Government and I enclosed a link for that. I also asked each candidate to let me know if they have signed Friends of the Earth pledge to promote fairer and faster climate action, if elected.
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | A Climate Voter Request to Election Candidates to sign a climate pledge |
2024-10-31
Politician(s) lobbied: Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Lower House of the Oireachtas
Intent: With the General Election fast approaching now is the time for all parties to commit to ruling out polluting LNG, both in the Dáil on 7th November and in their election manifestos. This would result in a safer and healthier environment
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | Asking local TDs to support Neasa Hourigan's Bill against liquid natural gas which will be debated on 7th Nov. Recently High Court dismissed a Government moratorium on LNG infrastructure. Now we suggest that An Bórd Pleanala could reconsider Shannon LNG's plan for an import terminal in Kerry. Government reconsider the original Government policy of 2021 showing that LNG has no role in Ireland's future. |
2024-10-07
Politician(s) lobbied: Joe O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; Roderic O'Gorman (Minister), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Malcolm Noonan (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Marc Ó Cathasaigh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Patrick Costello (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Francis Noel Duffy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Leddin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Brian Leddin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Steven Matthews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Steven Matthews (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Garvey (Senator), Seanad; Pippa Hackett (Senator), Seanad; Mal O'Hara (Senator), Seanad; Vincent P Martin (Senator), Seanad; Pauline O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad
Intent: In 2021 the Green Party promised that 'it would not be appropriate for the development of any LNG terminals in Ireland to be permitted'. Now the High Court has ruled that 'Government policy does not constitute a moratorium on LNG terminals and ordered An Bord Pleanala to reconsider Shannon LNG's application to build a massive polluting terminal in Kerry to allow fracked gas into Ireland. I am asking the Green Party to ensure that the moratorium on LNG is immediately re-established
Methods: Email
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| — | Our future gas supply needs to be in line with the climate law and carbon budget. |
2024-07-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Seán Haughey (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Richard Bruton (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denise Mitchell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denise Mitchell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Communication with Minister Neale Richmond to appraise him of the financial consequences of the proposed increases for us as a small nursing home, the difficulties it would create because of lack of adequate funding under the Fair Deal, the impact it would have on salary levels for all, the consequent difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff, ultimately the the potential for closure and loss of home for residents, of beds for the sector and of choice for those seeking nursing home care
Methods: Letter
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| Method | Description |
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| — | Minimum remuneration for Healthcare Assistants on general work permits |
2024-06-27
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of the Taoiseach; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Intent: We are calling on the Government to enact the strict climate conditions agreed and detailed in the Energy Security Package, as soon as possible and before any final decision on a gas reserve is made. These conditions include a time-bound transition to renewable energy, compliance with climate obligations and a continued moratorium on fracked gas imports.
Methods: Email
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| — | The Government is currently considering options for an emergency gas reserve |
| — | particularly the proposal to develop a floating LNG terminal. We question this method of establishing this reserve as it poses considerable risks to Ireland's climate objectives and health and safety. |
2024-05-22
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Fayne (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Lorraine Hall (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Melisa Halpin (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Tom Kivlehan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Justin Moylan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: This is a call to candidates in local elections to deliver faster and fairer climate action. Many of the things that need to be done include address the climate and biodiversity crisis and deliver well insulated, affordable houses, regular public transport, green areas, clean water and air
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | A Climate Voter Request to Election Candidates to sign a climate pledge |
2024-03-01
Politician(s) lobbied: Mary Fayne (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Lorraine Hall (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Melisa Halpin (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Tom Kivlehan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Justin Moylan (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Juilet O'Connell (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Dave Quinn (Councillor), Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Intent: Dub Laoghaire Streets would be safer and greener. Cycling and walking would be safer and easier. Our Community would be more connected. This would be a step towards creating a cleaner environment
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | To create a decarbonised zone in Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown Co.Co. Living Streets proposal and so reduce our dependency on cars and reduce polluting emmissions |
2024-01-02
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Lower House of the Oireachtas; Richard Boyd Barrett (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: By endorsing the development of this global treaty Ireland could play a leading role in fostering a sustainable for our country and our World.
Methods: Email
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| Method | Description |
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| — | Request for TDs to vote for a motion in Dáil Éireann on 13th December to endorse the development of a new global fossil fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty |
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