Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 7)
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2024-05-22
Intent: Alerting local representatives to the fact that AsIAm had received funding for a pilot Autism One Stop Shop in both CHO2 and CHO7
Details: One Stops Shops
Officials: Alan Cheevers, Alan Curran, Clodagh Higgins, Colette Connolly, Declan McDonnell, Donal Lyons, Eddie Hoare, Frank Fahy, ...
Methods: Email
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-21
Intent: Ballina Chamber unveiled its Local and EU Election Manifestos, urging candidates to adopt bold visions for Ballina’s long-term growth and prosperity. Ballina Chamber is emphasizing the need for ambitious strategies to address key challenges. Through the recent Chamber business survey ‘Raising the issues that matter to you – Ballina Chamber Members & Business Community, members have rasied many issues affecting their business and the long-term development of Ballina and North Mayo.
Details: Ballina Chamber launch of Local Election Manifesto 2024
Officials: Jarlath Munnelly, Michael Loftus, Annie May Reape, Mark Duffy, John O'Hara
Methods: Post on social media channels, appealing to sitting and current candidates running in the Local Elections, June 2024. - Social Media
DCC plc
2024-05-21
Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.
Details: Communications regarding attendance and participation at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
Officials: Alan Dillon, Michael Ring, Seán Canney, Hildegarde Naughton, Rose Conway-Walsh, Frank Feighan, Éamon Ó Cuív, Noel Grealish, ...
Methods: Communications relating to attendance at this event. - Email, Communications relating to participation in this event. - Email
Liquid Gas Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.
Details: Outreach regarding attendance at Liquid Gas Ireland's event series on a 'Just Transition' for rural Ireland.
Officials: Alan Dillon, Michael Ring, Seán Canney, Hildegarde Naughton, Rose Conway-Walsh, Frank Feighan, Éamon Ó Cuív, Noel Grealish, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
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.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (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
Details: Mayo County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Al McDonnell, Annie May Reape, Blackie Gavin, Brendan Mulroy, Christy Hyland, Cyril Burke, Damien Ryan, Donna Sheridan, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Social Media, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Mercury Renewables (Services) Limited
2024-01-19
Intent: update on project development, update on progress of planning application submitted to An Bord Pleanala
Details: Renewable energy project in West of Ireland (EirCode: F26 VF88 and Carrowleagh Bog, Mayo)
Officials: Michael Ring, Rose Conway-Walsh, Darren O'Rourke, Kevin Kelly, Alan Dillon, Richard Bruton, Cyril Burke, Gerry Coyle, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call, Meeting
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-18
Intent: To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people. Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.Showcasing Ballina to the wider community on a national and international level.
Details: Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
Officials: Kevin Kelly, Tom Gilligan, Joanne Grehan, John Condon, Peter Duggan, Catherine McConnell, Michael Loftus, Annie May Reape, ...
Methods: Running throughout the year, Ballina 2023 hosted a year long series of events, running from January to December. - Event / Reception
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-18
Intent: Promoting a wider programme of events between Ireland and France to celebrate the long-standing friendship and emphasize the importance of town twinning and engagement as a wonderful initiative. Strengthening cultural ties, fostering mutual understanding, and enhanced collaboration.
Details: 'The Year of the French' event as part of Ballina 2023 celebrations, which marked 200 years since the death of General Humbert, and 225 years since his landing in Killala Bay, as well as 30 years of Ballina’s twinning with Athis-Mons in Paris, France.
Officials: Alan Dillon, Jarlath Munnelly, Mark Duffy, Dara Calleary, Seamus Weir, Annie May Reape, Lisa Chambers, Turlough McGovern, ...
Methods: As part of Ballina 2023 celebrations (marking 300 years since the formal formation of Ballina town), a series of events was organised by Ballina 2023 steering committee welcoming Deputy French Ambassador to Ireland, Marianne Barkan-Cowdy and a delegation from Le Rochelle and Athis Mons. - Event / Reception
Irish Concrete Federation
2023-09-21
Intent: Deferment of the introduction of the proposed Defective Concrete Products Levy by Government, pending a regulatory and economic impact analysis. Subsequently, exclusion of precast products entirely from the scope of the Defective Concrete Products Levy and agreement on transitionary measures to assist in compliance with the Defective Concrete Products Levy.
Details: Defective Concrete Products Levy
Officials: Michael McGrath, Simon Coveney, Christopher O'Sullivan, Brendan Griffin, Michael Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Heather Humphreys, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: ICF encouraged its members to write a letter to each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Letter, ICF encouraged its members to email each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Email, ICF encouraged its members to meet each of their local elected representatives on the negative impacts of the Defective Concrete Products Levy. - Meeting, ...