Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 89)
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-03-04
Intent: Clarity on section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 regarding the continued cutting of roadside trees and hedges.
Details: To seek clarity on section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 regarding the continued cutting of roadside trees and hedges.
Officials: Christopher O'Sullivan, James Browne
Methods: Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports for hotels::A lifting of the cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality business::Measures to attract greater insurance competition into the market::Increased investment in Tourism Marketing & Development::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development::Increased access to finance for business development via State-supported financing solutions::Exemption on taxes for tips and gratuities paid to employees::Enhanced regional air access::A commitment to funding and delivering the Corks Events Centre::The placement of tourism and hospitality within a Government Departm
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon, Martin Heydon, Colm Burke, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses, support sustainability within the sector, increase investment, support training and recruitment, and enhance air access. and address the challenges facing the wider sector. An exemption on taxes relating to employee tips was also sought. - Letter, Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses - Email, Seeking a reduction in hospitality VAT and measures to tackle the cost of doing business. - 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, ...
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2025-01-21
Intent: Engagement relating to the publication of the 'Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill' by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. More details about the Bill here https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/new-fianna-f%C3%A1il-legislation-aims-to-combat-energy-poverty-and-reduce-renewable-energy-waste
Details: Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill published by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan
Officials: Christopher O'Sullivan, Paul McAuliffe, Jennifer Whitmore
Methods: Supporting information and data provided in relation to the Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill published by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. - Meeting, Supporting information and data provided in relation to the Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill published by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan - Email, Supporting information and data provided in relation to the Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill published by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan - Informal communication, ...
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2025-01-21
Intent: That the Programme for Government include a reference to helping some of the 550,000 families in energy poverty by using surplus renewable energy.
Details: Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, James Lawless, James Browne, Mary Butler, Micheál Martin, Christopher O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Email, Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Phone call, Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Informal communication, ...
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Provide update to elected representatives on the Deposit Return Scheme and its implementation
Details: Implementation of Deposit Return Scheme Ireland
Officials: Darren O'Rourke, Rebecca Moynihan, Christopher O'Sullivan, Jennifer Whitmore, Derek Kelly, John McGahon
Methods: Providing briefing document to select parliamentarians on the Deposit Return Scheme and its implementation. - Submission, Met with Dublin City Council to provide updated on the Deposit Return Scheme and its implementation. - Meeting
Friends of the Earth
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure accountability and governance process set out in Climate Law adhered to by Oireachtas Committee and meetings held at appropriate times with relevant Minister
Details: Oireachtas Committee on Climate re engagement with Ministers
Officials: Brian Leddin, Paul Murphy, Jennifer Whitmore, Alice-Mary Higgins, Christopher O'Sullivan, Darren O'Rourke, Pauline O'Reilly, John McGahon, ...
Methods: Emails to Deputies Leddin, Murphy - Email, briefing to JOCECA members in advance of Minister Ryan's appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee - Email, To JOCECA members regarding compliance with s14 of the Climae Act - Email
Friends of the Earth
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Fossil Fuel Phase Out and Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty
Details: International Fossil Fuel Phase Out and COP29
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Ivana Bacik, Darren O'Rourke, Paul Murphy, Jennifer Whitmore, Alice-Mary Higgins, Richard Bruton, Christopher O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: 7th of Nov meeting with Minister Ryan re fossil fuel phase out and treaty at COP2912 and 16 and 22 Nov - Meetings at COP with Irish delegation - Meeting, With Deputy Paul Murphy re Treaty - Meeting, With Deputy Bacik re Treaty - Meeting, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto
Details: General Election
Officials: Verona Murphy, Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Timmy Dooley, Róisín Garvey, Donna McGettigan, Rita McInerney, Violet Anne Wynne, ...
Methods: Carrie Ann-Invitation to the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Email, Carrie Ann-Attendance at the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Event / Reception, Raise issues affecting carers in Clare with General Election candidates - Email, ...