Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 91)
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Simon Harris, Edward Timmins, Steven Matthews, Joe Behan, Paul O'Brien, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, ...
Methods: Barry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - Email, All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / Reception, Carol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email, ...
Communications Workers' Union (CWU)
2025-01-21
Intent: New legislation
Details: Respect at Work Campaign. Lobby to introduce legislation to meaningfully transpose the AMWD
Officials: James Lawless, Peter Burke, Paul McAuliffe, Naoise O'Cearúil, Niall Collins, Dara Calleary, Mary Lou McDonald, Eoghan Kenny, ...
Methods: Email
Alcohol Action Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.
Details: Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Officials: Bernard Durkan, Seán Crowe, Mary Horgan, Colm Burke, Seán Kyne, Annie Hoey, Cathal Crowe, Colm Brophy, ...
Methods: Meeting with Bernard Durkan on 3 Sept to discuss proposal for an Alcohol Office. In attendance, Sheila Gilheany, Eoin Ryan - Virtual Meeting, Emails in relation to need for a new strategy on alcohol and proposal to establish an Alcohol Office. - Email, Text message re alcohol office policy development - Informal communication, ...
Down Syndrome Ireland
2025-01-15
Intent: To take on board DSI's manifesto in areas such as transport, housing and healthcare.
Details: A letter was sent to local Leitrim and Sligo politicians about new government policies. The Leitrim Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland shared DSI's manifesto in the lead up to the General Election in November. They asked those running for election to take these demands into account.
Officials: Martin Kenny, Paddy O'Rourke, Frank Feighan, Marian Harkin, Marie Casserly, Michael Clarke, Edel Mcsharry, Nessa Cosgrove, ...
Methods: One email was sent to the election candidates. The email had DSI's manifesto attached and asked the below: 'With the upcoming elections, we ask for your commitment to Down Syndrome Ireland’s General Election Manifesto.?We ask all parties to incorporate these initiatives into their election platforms, ensuring that Ireland becomes a truly inclusive society for all.' - Email
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd
2025-01-13
Intent: Inform policy, communicate industry considerations, and represent socio economic interests of Coastal Communities , stock sustainability considerations etc at National and EU level - as per a key PO role under the Common Market organisation. ::Focus on the review of the CFP ::Increase awareness of potential impacts of Offshore Renewables on seafood sector
Details: Coastal Sharing and Annual Access Negotiations as well as emerging / ongoing concerns relating to ORE
Officials: Caroline Bocquel, Barry Cowen, Charlie McConalogue, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Kathleen Funchion, Leo Varadkar, Michael Fitzmaurice, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, ...
Methods: Ongoing briefings relating to Annual Coastal Sharing process, external drivers such as Brexit Impacts on sector etc. - Email
County Meath Chamber
2024-09-21
Intent: Circulate the Chamber Manifesto for Europe document to candidates running in the Midlands West Constituency and to extend an invitation for them to participate in an Elections Husting event where they could engage with the business community in Meath
Details: EU Election Hustings
Officials: Barry Cowen, Chris MacManus, Nina Carberry, Peadar Tóibín, Ciaran Mullooly, Lisa Chambers, Niall Blaney, Pauline O'Reilly
Methods: Email invitation(s) to attend the EU Hustings event - Email, Attending the EU Hustings event - Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-09-20
Intent: To emphasise the importance of the Irish MEPs being part of the national effort to retain the current nitrates derogation. Ireland has a unique grass-based system and there must be recognition for this from the EU.::To highlight that over 30 measures have been introduced at farm level since 2020. These must be given time to work.::To highlight that one EU size does not fit all. Farmers need a period of certainty to justify making ongoing environmental investments.::To request that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin clarify his party's position on the Nitrates derogation. This follows comments by Fianna Fail's candidate in the Dublin European constituency Barry Andrews on the RTE Prime Time debate.::To highlight that the candidate clearly said he does not support the continuation of the derogation. This is at odds with the position of the Fianna Fáil Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Fianna Fáil must clarify their position immediately so that farmers are well informed.::To em
Details: Nitrates Derogation
Officials: Barry Andrews, Billy Kelleher, Christopher O'Sullivan, Luke Ming Flanagan, Maria Walsh, Michael Collins, Micheál Martin, Nina Carberry, ...
Methods: Meeting, Social Media, Email, ...
Irish Penal Reform Trust
2024-09-20
Intent: EU election candidates pledge to support the European Movement for Small-Scale Detention Housing - a just, sustainable, and community-integrated alternative to large prisons
Details: Support for the European Movement for Small-Scale Detention Housing
Officials: Kathleen Funchion, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Lynn Boylan, Niall Blaney, Luke Ming Flanagan, Lisa Chambers, Pauline O'Reilly, Peadar Tóibín, ...
Methods: Sent email to MEP candidates to ask for support for IPRT pledge to support small scale detention in Europe - Email
AONTAS
2024-09-20
Intent: Retain the operation of the Culture and Education Committee into the future as a key driver of policy in this area
Details: Requesting support for the protection of the the EU Culture and Education committee and its work of supporting lifelong learning and the values of European democracy and social inclusion
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Brian Hayes, Chris MacManus, Ciarán Cuffe, Ciaran Mullooly, ...
Methods: Letter sent outlining the importance of the Culture and Education Committee to European members of parliament - Email
Dexcom
2024-09-20
Intent: To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland
Details: Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Michael J. McGrath, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Simon Coveney, Anne Rabitte, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Virtual Meeting