Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 233)
IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG
2025-02-24
Intent: Sharing of knowledge and information on the music and creative industry in Ireland
Details: the Irish Music industry and the impact of AI, Streaming and Buyouts on IMRO members
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, Barry Andrews
Methods: Meeting
MSD
2025-02-12
Intent: To highlight the importance during this reform process of ensuring; data confidentiality, restricted access to confidential data on the common data platform, R&D studies are exempt from study notification requirements and that The European Medicines Agency (EMA) remains in the lead of all EU assessments related to the use of critical components of medicines.
Details: One Substance, One Assessment' (OSOA) chemical assessment EU reform
Officials: Billy Kelleher
Methods: Meeting, Email
Cobh and Harbour Chamber
2025-02-06
Intent: Secure funding and prioritisation for R624 road upgrades.Gain policy and financial support for offshore wind energy projects in Cork Harbour.Advocate for investment in tourism infrastructure to boost local economic growth.
Details: Dinner hosted by Cobh & Harbour Chamber. R624 Road Upgrade: Advocating for improved road access to Cobh. Green Wind Energy: Promoting Cork Harbour as a hub for renewable energy projects.
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, James O'Connor, David Stanton
Methods: Cobh and Harbour Chamber organised the annual Gala Dinner in November 2024 with keynote speaker US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin. In attendance were MEPs, Billy Kelleher & Sean Kelly, David Stanton TD, and James O'Connor TD. - Event / Reception
MSD
2025-02-04
Intent: to highlight to MEP Kelleher how dedicated new medicines funding was not spent on new medicines as anticipated between 2021 and 2023.
Details: New Medicines Funding
Officials: Billy Kelleher
Methods: Meeting
MSD
2025-02-04
Intent: to discuss with Irish European political stakeholders MSD Ireland's position on the current negotiations at the EU Council on the Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation (GPL) and the need to ensure that a strong regulatory Data Protection baseline of 8 years remains in place in order to ensure EU competitiveness.
Details: Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Ciaran Mullooly, Nina Carberry, Seán Kelly, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen
Methods: Meeting
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-02-03
Intent: For MEPs to attend the event, which aims to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions.
Details: An invitation for MEPs in Ireland to attend Europe Housing Day in Brussels (04/02/2025), organised by Habitat for Humanity.
Officials: Seán Kelly, Barry Andrews, Regina Doherty, Luke Ming Flanagan, Barry Cowen, Nina Carberry, Ciaran Mullooly, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: The email contained an invitation the Europe Housing Day event that Habitat for Humanity is organising in Brussels (Tuesday 4th February, Residence Palace) with the aim to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions. - Email
Eli Lilly and Company
2025-01-21
Intent: To provide update on impact of EU Environmental regulation on Lilly's manufacturing operations in Ireland and across the EU.
Details: Update on company operations in Ireland and EU
Officials: Billy Kelleher
Methods: Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports for hotels::A lifting of the cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality business::Measures to attract greater insurance competition into the market::Increased investment in Tourism Marketing & Development::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development::Increased access to finance for business development via State-supported financing solutions::Exemption on taxes for tips and gratuities paid to employees::Enhanced regional air access::A commitment to funding and delivering the Corks Events Centre::The placement of tourism and hospitality within a Government Departm
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon, Martin Heydon, Colm Burke, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses, support sustainability within the sector, increase investment, support training and recruitment, and enhance air access. and address the challenges facing the wider sector. An exemption on taxes relating to employee tips was also sought. - Letter, Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses - Email, Seeking a reduction in hospitality VAT and measures to tackle the cost of doing business. - Meeting, ...
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: The prioritisation of the implementation of EU mandates for hydrogen mobility
Details: Sought the prioritisation of the implementation of EU mandates for hydrogen mobility
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Declan Hughes, Ken Spratt, David Hegarty, Barry Quinlan, Matthew Collins, Cecil Beamish, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email
Insurance Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, raising issues with legislation, providing details on market research and ongoing consultations and raising proposals to make the sector more competitive
Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
Officials: Michael McGrath, Dara Calleary, Neale Richmond, Fiona Campbell, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, Billy Kelleher, Frances Fitzgerald
Methods: Email, Meeting, Letter, ...