Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system;::1. The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. CAP funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under CAP. In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being asked to do much more to receive a lot less funds in real terms.::3. The proposed Mercusor trade deal bei
Details: Westmeath County Council - 'Enough is Enough' Campaign
Officials: Aengus O'Rourke, Andrew Duncan, Aoife Davitt, Bill Collentine, Denis Leonard, Emily Wallace, Frank McDermott, Frankie Keena, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2024-05-16
Intent: Approval of grant aid
Details: Application to Westmeath Economic SPC for funding. Outlining Chamber activity in supporting local business, tourism, community and trade
Officials: John Shaw, John Dolan, Ambrose Clarke, Aengus O'Rourke
Methods: Meeting
FleishmanHillard, Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Greater awareness and impact of pending sale of Athlone Alkermes facility to NovoNordisk
Details: Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
Officials: Simon Coveney, Chris Donoghue, Peter Burke, Sorca Clarke, Joe Flaherty, Robert Troy, Michael Fitzmaurice, Claire Kerrane, ...
Methods: Emails with attached letter outlining the proposed sale of Athlone facility from Alkermes to NovoNordisk - Email
Ibec
2023-05-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of business priorities for regional development
Details: Ibec participation in the AIR 'Regions in Focus 2023' Conference - Shaping Ireland's Regional Development
Officials: Michael Murphy, Gerard Murphy, Dan Boyle, Garret Kelleher, Oliver Walsh, Andrew McGuinness, Tom Cronin, Sheila O’Callaghan, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
Liquid Gas Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG
Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Officials: Richard O'Donoghue, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath, Carol Nolan, Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Engagement with selected TDs regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) - Email, Engagement with Richard O Donoghue regarding media coverage on a proposal to phase out replacement of gas boilers in existing homes from 2025 - Meeting, Meeting request to Brian Carroll to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 - Email, ...
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2022-12-22
Intent: FUNDING TO PROMOTE BUSINESS EVENTS
Details: Lobbying for ongoing support for pro business activity
Officials: John Dolan, Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke
Methods: Conference Call
Irish Bioenergy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-09-21
Intent: Attendance at project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).
Details: Invitation to project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).
Officials: John Dolan, Tom Farrell, Frankie Keena, Johnny Penrose, Vinny McCormack, Aengus O'Rourke, Louise Heavin, Paul Hogan, ...
Methods: Email
St Hilda's Services
2022-09-13
Intent: Publication of Action Plan
Details: Action Plan for Disability Capacity Review
Officials: Michael McGrath, Robert Troy, Aengus O'Rourke, Tony Ward, Frankie Keena, Denis Naughten, Peter Burke, Claire Kerrane
Methods: Email
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2021-09-21
Intent: FUNDING TO PROMOTE BUSINESS EVENTS
Details: LOBBYING FOR SPC FUNDS TO HELP PROMOTE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Officials: John Dolan, Aengus O'Rourke, John Shaw, Barry Kehoe, Emily Wallace, Bill Collentine
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Turley
2021-07-12
Intent: Awareness and input into the development of a regeneration masterplan for the site::Participation in a co-design workshop for the masterplan, along with community stakeholders and members of the public
Details: Masterplan consultation for brownfield regeneration site in Loughanaskin, Athlone
Officials: Frankie Keena, Louise Heavin, Aengus O'Rourke
Methods: Virtual Meeting