Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Family Carers Ireland
2019-09-19
Intent: Support for Family Carers Ireland to provide services and supports to Family Carers in all parts of the country
Details: Ending 'postcode lottery' of supports and services for family carers
Officials: Seán Canney, Peter Roche, Karey McHugh Farag, Donagh Mark Killilea, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, John Paul Phelan, Mary Butler, ...
Methods: Meeting, Meeting, Meeting, ...
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2019-09-16
Intent: Commit to support animal welfare by pledging on Vote for Animals 2019 website
Details: Vote for Animals
Officials: Frances Fitzgerald, Gary Gannon, Alice-Mary Higgins, Éilis Ryan, Andrew Doyle, Anne Rabbitte, Adrienne Wallace, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Conversation with Frances Fitzgerald, Gary Gannon, Alice Mary Higgins & Eilis Ryan at a Meet the Candidate event. - Event / Reception, Email
The Heartbeat Trust
2019-09-10
Intent: To have Irish MEPs support heart failure prevention policy throughout the EU
Details: Promoting support for heart failure policy throughout the EU
Officials: Frances Fitzgerald, Barry Andrews, Lynn Boylan, Ciarán Cuffe, Gary Gannon, Éilis Ryan, Clare Daly, Alice-Mary Higgins, ...
Methods: Phone call
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2019-05-21
Intent: Get candidates to outline: 1. Their positions regarding disability issues in campaign materials 2. Commit as local candidates to improve accessibility, participation and planning around UN CRPD 3. Commit as EU candidates to improve accessibility, eliminate discrimination and invest in people with disabilites 4. Show their commitment on social media using #DisabilityVotesCount
Details: Campaign to get candidates for the Local & EU Elections in May 2019 to make disability a top priority
Officials: Finian McGrath, Shane Ross, Gino Kenny, Breda Gardner, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Liadh Ní Riada, Mairead McGuinness
Methods: 11-20 emails to set up meetings with party policy staff - Email, 11-20 follow up phone calls to set up meetings with party policy staff - Phone call, 4 Meetings with policy staff of the following parties: Social Democrats, Green Party, Fianna Fail and Labour - Meeting, ...
The Wheel
2019-05-21
Intent: To encourage European Candidates to commit to : 1) Acting as an informed ambassador for the work of the sector 2) Supporting the principle of a national fund to match EU funding opportunities 3) Encourage EU funders to consider the high cost of living in Ireland as compared to other member states 4) Simplifying the application procedures for EU funding programmes and a national support service to assist applications 5) Engaging with Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises
Details: The Wheel invited all European Election candidates, including the DPO's identified below, to to sign the Community Matters campaign pledge
Officials: Matt Carthy, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Mairead McGuinness, Deirdre Clune, Seán Kelly, Liadh Ní Riada, Ciarán Cuffe, Clare Daly, ...
Methods: We sent direct emails and social media contact to all European Candidates asking: - To sign The Wheel’s Community Matters pledge and commit to :1) Acting as an informed ambassador for the work of the sector2) Supporting the principle of a national fund to match EU funding opportunities3) Encourage EU funders to consider the high cost of living in Ireland as compared to other member states4) Simplifying the application procedures for EU funding programmes and a national support service to assist applications5) Engaging with Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises to promote social enterprise - Email, We made social media contact to all European Candidates asking: - To sign The Wheel’s Community Matters pledge and commit to :1) Acting as an informed ambassador for the work of the sector2) Supporting the principle of a national fund to match EU funding opportunities3) Encourage EU funders to consider the high cost of living in Ireland as compared to other member states4) Simplifying the application procedures for EU funding programmes and a national support service to assist applications5) Engaging with Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises to promote social enterprise - Social Media
The Wheel
2019-05-21
Intent: To ensure the community and voluntary sector's priorities are addressed in the European Parliament and in European Policy generally
Details: The Wheel organised Information sessions and hustings for candidates in the forthcoming European Elections.
Officials: Frances Fitzgerald, Gary Gannon, Éilis Ryan, Lynn Boylan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Brendan Smith, Anne Rabbitte, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: The Information meetings and hustings events took place in Sligo on 11th April; in Dublin on 12th April and in Galway on 6th April. - Meeting, The Wheel's Community matters campaign targeted at candidates in the European Elections was launched on 23rd April, and all sitting MEPs received notification of it - Email
Arthritis Ireland
2019-05-21
Intent: Attendance at public meeting re improved rheumatology service provision in Kilkenny::Vacant consultant rheumatologist position to be filled at St Luke's
Details: Public meeting re rheumatology services in St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny and the south-east
Officials: Breda Gardner, Peter Cleere
Methods: Meeting with Cllr Breda Gardner - Meeting, Phone invitation to meeting with Cllr Peter Cleere - Phone call
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
2019-05-21
Intent: Commit to support animal welfare by pledging on Vote for Animals 2019 website
Details: Vote for Animals
Officials: Mick Wallace, Fidelma Healy Eames, Dominic Hannigan, Clare Daly, Alice-Mary Higgins, Breda Gardner, Andrew Doyle, Éilis Ryan, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2019-05-21
Intent: CAP Budget 2021-2027: the CAP budget be increased to take account of inflation and to compensate farmers for any additional requirements placed upon them as a result of this CAP reform.::Possible rollover of CAP: that should the CAP be rolled over, it is critical that the budget is in place to avoid any linear cuts in direct payments and to fully facilitate a seamless transition for farm schemes under Pillar II such as GLAS, TAMs and ANCs.::CAP Reform Proposals - Convergence: EU Commission position supported to increase payments per ha for genuine farmers with payments below national average. However, must be funded by increasing CAP budget or implementing EU genuine farmer definition. Not by reducing per ha payments above average. Convergence objectives should be achieved through upwards only payment adjustments per ha. Full sectoral impact analysis of convergence proposals, ensuring more nonviable farmers are not created.::CAP Reform Proposals - Genuine farmers: The genuine farmer co
Details: IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2019
Officials: Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Liadh Ní Riada, Deirdre Clune, Seán Kelly, Brendan Smith, Anne Rabbitte, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Submission, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2019-05-21
Intent: To make candidates aware of IFA's meetings and Manifesto in advance of the European Parliament Elections on May 24, 2019
Details: European Parliament Elections - IFA Meetings for Candidates
Officials: Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, Seán Kelly, Deirdre Clune, Brendan Smith, Luke Ming Flanagan, Anne Rabbitte, Billy Timmins, ...
Methods: Email, Submission, Meeting, ...