Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Polio Survivors Ireland
2020-01-02
Intent: Awareness of issues causing people with disabilities to be unable to move around public areas freely::Removal of a tree causing a blockage for those with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, in a public place
Details: Obstruction of public pathways which cause issues for people with mobility problems
Officials: Marianne Butler, Richie Culhane, Kevin Callan, Tom Cunningham, Mark Dearey, Maria Doyle, Kenneth Flood, Frank Godfrey, ...
Methods: Brendan Moore, member of Polio Survivors Ireland and known as a disability activist locally, called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at Longwalk, Dundalk, which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. - Lobby day
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Officials: Brendan Smith, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Heather Humphreys, Chris Andrews, Kieran Binchy, Cathleen Boud, Janice Boylan, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Officials: Grace O'Sullivan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Ciarán Cuffe, Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communication
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Noel Keelan, Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, ...
Methods: Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / Reception, Two Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
Dundalk Chamber
2019-05-21
Intent: to give support to the plan
Details: public meet to highliht 2040 national plan
Officials: Colm Markey, Anne Campbell, Maeve Anna Yore, Conor Keelan, Maria Doyle
Methods: Public meet where all counciloors in Dundalk and all Oiechtas memebrs invited on 21/01/2019. Listed below are attendees - Meeting
Dundalk Chamber
2019-05-21
Intent: raise awarness of the economic potential of the M1 corridor from Drogheda to Newry
Details: attendEES at launch of M1 CORRIDOR details re Minister already set out
Officials: Anne Campbell, Declan Breathnach, Oliver Tully, Peter Fitzpatrick, John McGahon, Colm Markey, Dolores Minogue, Jackie Maguire, ...
Methods: invite to all local representatives. Those that attended are listed below - Email
Dundalk Chamber
2019-05-21
Intent: to encourage others to take responsibility for Parade which was successful
Details: To set out Chamber would not be the lead in St Patrick's Parade
Officials: Anne Campbell, Colm Markey, Declan Breathnach
Methods: emails sent to all interested parties including councillors and Oireachtas members.Notice in pappers inviting people to attend public meeting - Email
Irish Heart Foundation
2019-01-15
Intent: The development of a national policy and guidance materials on no fry zones around schools. Removal of vending machines from schools.
Details: No fry zones & the obesogenic environment around schools
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, James Reilly, Tom O'Leary, Anne Campbell
Methods: Email, Meeting
Irish Heart Foundation
2019-01-15
Intent: Discussion on amendments to the Audio Visual Media Services Directive and implications for children. The introduction of a 9pm watershed for HFSS food and drink advertisements. Regulation of digital marketing to children. Attendance at Irish Heart Foundation event on junk food marketing to children on 7th November
Details: Marketing to children, specifically HFSS food and drink marketing
Officials: Timmy Dooley, Anne Campbell, Richard Bruton, James Reilly, Tom O'Leary, Catherine Noone, Fintan Warfield, Joan Freeman, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Irish Heart Foundation
2018-09-20
Intent: Comprehensive regulation of unhealthy food and drinks marketing directed at children.
Details: Food marketing to children
Officials: Denis Naughten, Ray Butler, Stephen Donnelly, Denise Mitchell, Anne Campbell
Methods: Email, Meeting