Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 42)
John Gallagher
2025-01-21
Intent: To seek Irish government support to address issues affecting the Yaziidi ethno-religious minority in the Middle East
Details: Irish Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
Officials: Micheál Martin, Matt Carthy, Chris Andrews
Methods: To encourage political initiatives by the Irish government related to the 10th anniversary of ISIS atrocities against the Yazidi population - Meeting, To encourage political initiatives by the Irish government related to the 10th anniversary of ISIS atrocities against the Yazidi population - Phone call
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 Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government
Details: ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Anne Rabbitte, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Simon Harris, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, David Cullinane, ...
Methods: Letter sent via email on 05/11/24 to An Taoiseach Simon Harris and cc'd to:- Minister Roderic O'Gorman- Minister Anne Rabbitte- Minister Paschal Donohoe- Minister Jack Chambers - Letter, 28th Sept 2024: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Megan Leahy (Administrative Officer) attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis as part of the Oireachtas Disability Group. - Event / Reception
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.
Details: General Election campaign
Officials: Nessa Cosgrove, Edel Mcsharry, Michael Doyle, Evie Sammon, Bill Clear, Lisa McDonald, Frank Staples, Aoife Rose O'Brien, ...
Methods: 1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting, Email to election candidates, 12.11.24; emails to Barry Heneghan, 19.11.24 and 04.12.24; email to Tom Brabazon, 19.11.24; email to Cian O'Callaghan, 19.11.24; email to Naoise Ó'Muirí, 19.11.24; email to Jack Chambers, Roderic O'Gorman, Emer Currie, Paul Donnelly, Ruth Coppinger, 26/27.11.24; email to Brendan Smith, Pauline Tully, Niamh Smyth, Matt Carthy, 13.11.24; email to Eoin Hayes, Jim O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Emma Blain, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, 01.11.24 - 30.11.24; - Email, 2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone call, ...
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
Insight Consultants
2025-01-21
Intent: To help secure a tax exemption for those who join a fitness club
Details: To help secure a tax exemption for those who join a fitness club
Officials: Malcolm Byrne, Chris Andrews, Shane Smyth, Colm Burke, Jack Chambers
Methods: To educate people of the needs of physical exercise and to secure a tax exemption for those who join fitness clubs - Meeting, To educate people of the needs of physical exercise and to secure a tax exemption for those who join fitness clubs - Email, To educate people of the needs of physical exercise and to secure a tax exemption for those who join fitness clubs - Phone call
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
Trócaire
2025-01-20
Intent: Prioritisation of these issues in the new Oireachtas and European Parliament
Details: Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
Officials: Seán Kelly, Maria Walsh, Nina Carberry, Chris Andrews, Louise O'Reilly, Matt Carthy, Darren O'Rourke, Martin Browne, ...
Methods: Online meeting with Fine Gael MEPs on development priorities for the European Parliament - Virtual Meeting, Highlighting cross-cutting issues with Sinn Féin TDs at Ard Fheis - Event / Reception, Trócaire general election policy briefing to election candidates with key priorities outlined in an email - Email, ...
National Disability Services Association
2025-01-20
Intent: To highlight disability issues to Sinn Fein politicians
Details: Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fhéis with the Oireachtas Disability Group
Officials: Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, David Cullinane, Sorca Clarke, Kathleen Funchion, Eoin Ó Broin, Chris Andrews, Thomas Gould, ...
Methods: Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fhéis with the Oireachtas Disability Group on 28 Septembe 2024. - Event / Reception