Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 87)
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Highlight the contribution of young farmers in their community ::Highlight policy changes that are needed to encourage more young farmers to enter farming ::Showcase the contribution young farmers make to the environment
Details: FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards recognising young farmers contribution to farming and their community
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Emails to Minister and Department officials - Email, Campaign around the event including press releases - Social Media, The Heritage Hotel, Laois, September 2024 - Event / Reception
Irish Bioenergy Association
2025-01-21
Intent: To express the grave concerns of the biogas / biomethane regarding the current direction of the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) scheme, which will fail to achieve one of its fundamental objective of supporting the development of an indigenous biomethane sector in Ireland if the issue of imported biomethane and bioliquids fulfilling the obligation is not addressed in the RHO scheme design.
Details: IrBEA letter which was co signed by biomethane developer & producers & bioliquid producers was sent to the Secretary General of the DECC and cc'd to the Secretary General at the DAFM, Secretary General at the DETE, Secretary General at the Department of An Taoiseach and the Secretary General at the , ...
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Brendan Gleeson, Declan Hughes, John Callinan, Ken Spratt, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin
Methods: Letter
Irish Bioenergy Association
2025-01-21
Intent: That the officials and political representatives would attend the National Bioenergy conference 2024 to understand the role and potential of the bioenergy sector in Ireland's decarbonisation roadmap
Details: Invited officials and elected representatives to attend the IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2024
Officials: Barry Quinlan, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Callanan, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Ossian Smyth
Methods: Email
Law Society of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To advocate for a Law Society position in opposition to the government changing the conditions under which agricultural relief applies to gift and inheritance tax under the Finance Bill 2024.
Details: Section 100 of the Finance Bill 2024 (Proposed Changes to Agricultural Relief)
Officials: John Hogan, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Email, Submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-21
Intent: To invite the Taoiseach to the IFA 70th AGM Dinner::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner::To invite the Ministers for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner
Details: IFA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Officials: Simon Harris, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Jack O’Donnell, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Email, Informal communication
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Discussion on key farm policy matters including CAP, markets, TB, climate change and nitrates regulations.
Details: ICMSA National AGM
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Jim O’Toole
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To ensure Government support to push back on Mercosur Trade Agreement
Details: Letter outlining challenges facing meat sector arising from Mercosur Trade Agreement
Officials: Simon Harris, Brendan Gleeson, John Callinan, Jack O’Donnell, Joanne Lonergan
Methods: Letter, Phone call
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Additional resources needed for agricultural advisors
Details: To ensure better Government understanding in terms of water quality improvement
Officials: Simon Harris, Charlie McConalogue, Bill Callanan, Brendan Gleeson, Jack O’Donnell
Methods: Meeting, Letter, Phone call
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to Water quality within the dairy sector
Details: Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
Officials: Bill Callanan, Brendan Gleeson, Simon Harris, Charlie McConalogue, Jack O'Donnell
Methods: Meeting
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Recognise the contribution of the Irish Whiskey to agri-food sector over the past two years.
Details: Irish Whiskey Association Chairman's Awards
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Event / Reception