Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland
2025-03-10
Intent: JRS Ireland, as part of a coalition of NGOs, sought the drafting and publication of a Department of Justice plan of engagement with civil society in relation to implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Details: In February 2025, JRS Ireland was a signatory to a joint NGO letter in relation to the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Officials: Colm Brophy, Jim O'Callaghan, Andrew Munro
Methods: Letter
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Awareness of ICI service user issues to inform reform of immigration processes
Details: Request for meeting to brief on ICI current work and priorities
Officials: Oonagh McPhillips, Doncha O’Sullivan, Andrew Munro
Methods: Email, Meeting
Google Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Raising the importance of Ireland supporting the competitiveness of the digital sector in the EU through strengthening the EU single market
Details: Promoting competitiveness at an EU level
Officials: William Beausang, Jean Carberry, Andrew Munro, Patrick Neary, Tríona Quill, John Shaw
Methods: Meeting
Law Society of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To enhance Law Society cooperation with Housing for All initiatives, to discuss pre-contract surveys and other potential improvements to the conveyancing process. To advance discussions with the LGMA in relation to request and reply letters on roads and services in charge in order to streamline conveyancing process and achieve alignment with Tailte Eireann
Details: Housing for All
Officials: Andrew Munro, John Shaw, Aine Stapleton
Methods: Email, Includes meetings with Housing for All and subgroups - Meeting, Includes three submissions to the Housing for All Implementation Group on Conveyancing and Probate - Submission
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill
Details: Defamation
Officials: James Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Sarah Bardon, Paul Clarkson
Methods: Calls and texts with Minister Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro re commencement of Defamation (Amendment) Bill in Dail, and subsequently on committee stage - Phone call, Emails to the Taoiseach and Minister Browne re importance of enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill during lifetime of Government - Email, Conversation with the Tanaiste at Irish Journalism Awards seeking commitment for restoration of Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Order Paper when new Government formed - Informal communication
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Communicate AmCham views in relation to digital policy
Details: Digital Issues Roundtable
Officials: John Shaw, Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Barry Lowry, Andrew Munro, Tríona Quill, William Beausang
Methods: Participated in Roundtable on Digital Issues to communicate AmCham views on digital policy - Meeting
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of Ibec priorities for national and EU digital and AI policy in period 2024-2029.
Details: Digital and AI Policy
Officials: Dara Calleary, Jean Carberry, Andrew Munro, William Beausang, Barry Lowry, Patrick Neary, Richard Browne, John Shaw
Methods: Meeting, Submission, Submission
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: To outline the views of Ibec and Technology Ireland to the Data Protection Commission on data protection matters of importance to business and a request to meet Andrew Munro, Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice regarding data protection and AI issues
Details: Ibec and Technology Ireland meeting with Data Protection Commission and request to meet with Andrew Munro, Assistant Secretary, Department of Justice
Officials: Andrew Munro, Dale Sunderland
Methods: Meeting, Email
Apple Distribution International Ltd.
2025-01-20
Intent: Raise awareness about Apple's views on digital policy
Details: Attendance at roundtable on digital issues organised by the Department of the Taoiseach
Officials: John Shaw, Jean Carberry, Patrick Neary, Barry Lowry, Andrew Munro, Tríona Quill, William Beausang
Methods: Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Clarification on amendments in relation to (1) initiation of proceedings in the Family District Court and (2) restrictions on access to the Family High Court.
Details: Briefing on amendments to the Family Courts Bill 2022
Officials: Andrew Munro
Methods: Email, Meeting