Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 113)
Football Association of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To discuss the how the development of football in Ireland could be included in the Labour Party manifesto and programme of government if successful in the General Election.
Details: Meeting with the Labour Party
Officials: Ged Nash, Brendan Howlin, Brian McDonagh
Methods: In person meeting at Leinster House, 7/8 Kildare Street - Meeting
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Commitment to a public model of childcare.
Details: Public Childcare
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Peadar Tóibín, Bríd Smith, Holly Cairns, Roderic O'Gorman, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Following DPO's in attendance at Public Childcare Alliance Launch on 19.09.24.Senator Marie Sherlock Senator Alice Mary Higgins, Ivanna Bacik TD, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Clr John Walsh, Claire Kerrane TD - Event / Reception, Care Officer, and Women's Equality Co-ordinator attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Intended outcome was to get endorsement and commitment to a model of public childcare. Discussion on this campaign with: Cllr Michelle GouldMaurice Quinlivan TDSenator Paul GavanDarren O’Rourke TD Matt Carthy TD ' - Lobby day, Advocating for a public system of childcare as part of the programme for government, NWC Director wrote to leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail seeking a commitment to a public system of childcare. Sent 20.12.24 - Letter, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Seeking amendments to the Social Welfare Bill specifically to bring forward the increase in the Carers Allowance income disregard announced in Budget 2025 from July 2025 to Jan 2025.::Quarterly bilateral meeting with officials in the Dept Social Protection – CV Pillar
Details: Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
Officials: Brendan Howlin, Bríd Smith, Catherine Ardagh, Claire Kerrane, Colm Burke, Dara Calleary, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Duncan Smith, ...
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-21
Intent: Decision to be made by Government regarding Waterford Airport runway extension business case before the current Dáil is dissolved in the upcoming General Election.::Minister Lawless to visit Waterford and its airport and consult with the stakeholders before making further comments on this issue.
Details: Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Officials: James Lawless, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Roderic O'Gorman, Eamon Ryan, Mary Butler, David Cullinane, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, ...
Methods: Email sent on 18th October 2024. - Email
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-01-20
Intent: Advice on election manifesto and support for international humanitarian law and overseas development assistance
Details: Requests for meetings to discuss forthcoming election, international humanitarian law and foreign affairs policy
Officials: Brendan Howlin, Jack Chambers, Ivana Bacik, Matt Carthy, Pauline O'Reilly, Paschal Donohoe, Tom Clonan
Methods: Three meetings with Deputy Carthy, Deputy Howlin and Senator Clonan on matters stated above. Four other meeting requests made by email to Deputies listed were unaccepted. - Meeting
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: To secure: 1 opposition to the Planning and Development Bill, 2023, during the guillotined debate on Wed Oct 9th; 2 Rejection of the 626 amendments made in the Seanad to this Dáil Bill, with reference to Article 23 of the Constitution and Dáil Standing Order 228; 3. to secure a call for the deletion of Part 9 of the bill, and the maintenance of the status quo on the rules on Judicial Review. 4. to secure a call for a complete review of the Bill’s compliance with the Aarhus Convention;
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Brendan Howlin, Alan Kelly, Ged Nash, Seán Sherlock, Duncan Smith
Methods: Email