Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
2019-09-20
Intent: We want the Government to consider Liquid fuels as a part of the solution for the future of off-grid heating in Ireland, be that as a bio liquid or efuel
Details: We responded to the Irish Government's climate plan lobbying the Government to consider bio fuels for off grid heating. UKIFDA and its members feel strongly that a liquid low carbon fuel, can be part of the phased solution for Ireland’s Climate Plan and have been lobbying Government to consult with , ...
Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ...
Methods: We sent letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. UKIFDA requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton and we sent them a copy of our Future Vision document which outlines the vision for the future of liquid fuel distribution and highlights the role liquid fuel can play as part of Ireland’s diverse future energy mix and in order to meet the Government’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). - Email, We telephoned TDs and Minister's to try and get a meeting to explain why we want the Government to consider Liquid fuels as a part of the solution for the future of off-grid heating in Ireland, be that as a bio liquid or efuel - Phone call
Environmental Pillar
2019-05-21
Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Officials: Simon Coveney, Heather Humphreys, Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Browne, Joan Burton, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
2019-05-20
Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction
Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ...
Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ...
Methods: We sent two letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. The FPS requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - Email
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
2019-01-17
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: 2 Lobby Days in Buswells Hotel, Sep 19th 2018 & Sep 20th 2018, to which all TDS and Senators were invited. - Lobby day
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-06-18
Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail
Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ...
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, James Bannon, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: On the day of the special Dail debate on the motion on Disability Rights (Tuesday 27 March), Jack & Jill contacted each TD by email to ask for their support for the motion - Email, The Jack & Jill Nurse Managers wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, The Jack & Jill Nurse Manager wrote to Minister Finian McGrath to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, ...
Uplift
2018-05-21
Intent: We wanted TDs to champion strengthen the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities
Details: UN Convention on the Rights of People With Disabilities
Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: Email
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
2018-05-16
Intent: The referendum would be called for a date early in May, which would allow a greater student turnout at the referendum.
Details: We requested that the referendum on the 8th Amendment be held early in May to allow as many students as possible to vote.
Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
EPIC Empowering People in Care
2018-05-16
Intent: awareness raising
Details: Care Day Feb 2016
Officials: Pat Breen, Eamon Scanlon, John Lahart, Michael Ring, Simon Coveney, Michael Noonan, Jim O'Callaghan, Frances Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: Feb 16th was National Care DayEmail communication to raise awareness - Email, Phone calls at other Meetings etc - Informal communication, twitterfacebook awareness raising - Social Media, ...
Womens Aid
2018-01-17
Intent: To highlight remaining gaps and recommenations
Details: Email to all TD with updated Domestic Violence Bill submission
Officials: Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Tommy Broughan, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Catherine Byrne, Seán Barrett, ...
Methods: Email
Uplift
2017-12-30
Intent: We intended to convince Cabinet to implement full work rights for asylum seekers
Details: Right to work for asylum seekers statutory instrument
Officials: James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, Richard Bruton, Ray Butler, Pat Breen, Jerry Buttimer, Catherine Byrne, ...
Methods: Siobhan emailed all Cabinet ministers asking them to implement full work rights for asylum seekers at an upcoming cabinet meeting. - Email, Siobhan emailed all Fine Gael TDs asking them to push for full work rights for asylum seekers at their Ard Fheis. - Email, Siobhan tagged all of cabinet on Twitter, asking them to implement full work rights for asylum seekers at an upcoming cabinet meeting. - Social Media