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2024-09-09
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To inform the Minister of the problems facing the industry and to layout possible policy changes to insulate legitimate retailers and to protect the environment from illegal smoky fuel
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Meeting to discuss the problems faced by Solid Fuel Merchants across the state |
2024-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Aisling Dolan (Senator), Seanad; Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Tim Broderick (Councillor), Galway County Council; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament; Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament; Colm Markey (MEP), European Parliament; Deirdre Clune (MEP), European Parliament; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Grace O'Sullivan (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Mick Wallace (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Highlighting the serious issues within the sector, seeking support for policy asks and requesting follow-up meetings
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Highlighting Issues faced by Solid Fuel Merchants |
2024-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Eoin Delaney (Special Adviser), Department of Foreign Affairs; Seán Fleming (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs; Noel Grealish (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Verona Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Danny Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Healy-Rae (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Charles Flanagan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John McGuinness (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Carol Nolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mattie McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marian Harkin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Malcolm Noonan (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Brendan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Eugene Murphy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: To inform Oireachtas members of measures required in Budget 2024 to support Irish Solid Fuel retailers
Methods: Lobby day
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Budget 2024 Briefing |
2024-01-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
Intent: To inform The Ministers of the measures required in Budget 2024 to support Irish Solid Fuel retailers
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Budget 2024 Submission |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Malcolm Noonan (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Sought to inform the DPO of the impact on fuel merchants of the lack of enforcement pertaining to smuggling
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussed the need for greater enforcement on the laws pertaining to the sale of smoky fuels in the Republic of Ireland |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Denis Naughten (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Lowry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Noel Grealish (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Matt Shanahan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jackie Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darren O'Rourke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Sought to inform the DPO of the impact on fuel merchants of the lack of enforcement pertaining to smuggling and the need for funding for local authorities
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussed the need for greater enforcement on the laws pertaining to the sale of smoky fuels in the Republic of Ireland |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Environment, Climate and Communications; Simon Coveney (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Intent: Inclusion of solid fuel merchants in Just Transition funding
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Sought to have SMEs impacted by climate action policies to be eligible for Just Transition funding |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Kieran O'Donnell (Minister of State), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Intent: Seeking a meeting to inform the Minister of the challenges being faced by Solid Fuel Merchants and the enforcement by local authorities of the smoky solid fuel ban.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Enforcement & Challenges faced by Solid Fuel Merchants |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Damien English (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Sought to inform the DPO of the impact on fuel merchants of the lack of enforcement pertaining to smuggling and the need for funding for local authorities
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Discussed the need for greater enforcement on the sale of smoky fuels in the Republic of Ireland |
2023-09-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Clare Daly (MEP), European Parliament; Mick Wallace (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Deirdre Clune (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament; Ciarán Cuffe (MEP), European Parliament; Frances Fitzgerald (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Chris MacManus (MEP), European Parliament; Colm Markey (MEP), European Parliament; Grace O'Sullivan (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Informing MEPs of the issues and requesting information on how other EU member states are dealing with a Just Transition for industries ceasing operations due to climate action
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Seeking comparative information from EU Member States for solid fuel merchants |