Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 10)
Queen's University Belfast
2024-09-20
Intent: To collaborate on the development of research programmes across the island
Details: Discussion of all-island research priorities
Officials: Simon Harris, John Callinan, Émer Deane, Joanne Lonergan, Chris Donoghue, Laurence Simms
Methods: Meeting at Queen's University Belfast on 3 May 2024.Discussions with Queen’s academics on specific all island research issues:• Professor Mark Lawler – All island Cancer Care• Professor Nigel Scollan – Co-Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems• Professor David Rooney – Sustainable Energy and Net Zero• Professor Kathryn Higgins – Queen’s Communities and Place• Dr Wendy McLoone – Research & Enterprise DirectorateDiscussion of next steps with Prof Sir Ian Greer. - Meeting
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)
2024-09-05
Intent: A fair share of Government information advertising for Local Newspapers
Details: Spending on Government information advertising
Officials: Dara Calleary, Chris Donoghue, Niall O'Connor
Methods: Meeting with Minister on various policy matters, including Government spend on advertising and support for a level playing field on publishers' dealings with major online platforms. - Meeting, Request for meetings on the above issues. - Informal communication
Stripe
2024-05-21
Intent: Raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities in the Irish technology ecosystem from the perspective of Irish entrepreneurs
Details: Roundtable discussion with ecosystem partners hosted by Stripe
Officials: Simon Coveney, Chris Donoghue
Methods: Email exchange with Minister's office to agree dates. - Email, Roundtable discussion hosted by Stripe on domestic policy and challenges and opportunities in the Irish technology ecosystem with startup founders, members of the Irish startup community and Stripe team. - Meeting
Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: To Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
Details: Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
Officials: Simon Coveney, Laura McGonigle, Chris Donoghue, Dara Calleary, Paul Bolger, James O'Connor, David Stanton, Tim Lombard, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
BioMarin International Limited
2024-05-21
Intent: Awareness raising and improving access to treatments for people with rare diseases
Details: Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
Officials: Colm Burke, Denis Naughten, John Lahart, Cathal Berry, Pádraig O'Sullivan, David Cullinane, Louise O'Reilly, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Phone call
Shine
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: Establish initial contact with the Taoiseach, congratulate him on his appointment and introduce the work of Shine.
Details: Nicola Byrne (Shine's CEO) congratulated Taoiseach Simon Harris on his recent appointment and provided him with relevant information about Shine.
Officials: Simon Harris, Sarah Bardon, Matthew Lynch, Clare Mungovan, Chris Donoghue
Methods: Email
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-21
Intent: To Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate refinery
Details: Inform Policy makers of Irving Oil position on the need for regulatory certainty and to discuss the Whitegate Refinery
Officials: Simon Coveney, Laura McGonigle, Chris Donoghue, Dara Calleary, Paul Bolger, James O'Connor, David Stanton, Tim Lombard, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-05-20
Intent: Secure additional rider work visas for eligible equestrian businesses
Details: Rider Work Visa
Officials: Simon Coveney, Chris Donoghue
Methods: Email and meeting request - Email
Gibney Communications
2024-05-17
Intent: To share Chartered Accountants position on a number of policy positions and engage with Oireachtas members and policymakers on key actions to support Ireland's business community.
Details: To outline key policy actions that can be taken to building capacity in the economy and improve the business environment in Ireland.
Officials: Maurice Quinlivan, Kathleen Funchion, Simon Coveney, Dara Calleary, Neale Richmond, Roderic O'Gorman, Darragh O'Brien, Laura McGonigle, ...
Methods: Email to select Ministers and Oireachtas members sharing Chartered Accountants' Building Capacity policy paper and request a meeting on the same. - Email
Airbnb Ireland UC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-05-14
Intent: To reiterate Airbnb's support for the introduction of register for short term lettings; to ask the Minister and his Department to engage in consultation with industry stakeholders on planning reform; to highlight the economic benefit of short term rentals to the Irish tourism economy and; to seek a meeting with the Minister to discuss;
Details: Short term letting reforms
Officials: Alan Dillon, Ivana Bacik, Chris Donoghue
Methods: Email, Meeting