Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of passage of the Defamation Bill 2024 for press freedom in Ireland.
Details: Defamation Bill 2024
Officials: Cliona Doyle, Joanne Lonergan, Deirdre Gillane, Jack O'Donnell, Majella Fitzpatrick, Patrick Cluskey, Laura Mannion, Barry Ward
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2024-09-20
Intent: Request a briefing on disinformation and digital platforms. ::Request that Government consider the role of GDPR Article 9 protections of special categories of personal data in the problem of toxic algorithms
Details: Disinformation and Recommender Systems on Digital Platforms
Officials: Cliona Doyle, Barry Ward, Roderic O'Gorman, Patrick Costello, Sarah Bardon, Joanne Lonergan
Methods: Messages to Barry Ward TD and Cliona Doyle, Special Adviser Department of Justice in August 2024. - Informal communication, Meeting with Minister Roderic O'Gorman TD and Patrick Costello TD on 28 August 2024. - Meeting, Email correspondence with Sarah Bardon and Joanne Lonergan (Dept of the Taoiseach) in August 2024. - Email
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-09-20
Intent: To raise awareness of the importance of passage of the Defamation Bill 2024 for press freedom in Ireland.
Details: Defamation Bill 2024
Officials: Barry Ward, Dara Calleary, Cliona Doyle, Joanne Lonergan, Deirdre Gillane, Jack O'Donnell, Majella Fitzpatrick
Methods: Email, Phone call, Informal communication
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
2024-09-19
Intent: Closing of the gaps in the legislation in relation to LGBT families
Details: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 & Children and Family Relationships Amendment Bill 2023
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, Mal O'Hara, Paraic Gallagher, Stephen Donnelly, Roderic O'Gorman, Helen McEntee, Cliona Doyle
Methods: We met with a TD in Leinster House to discuss the provisions of the AHR Bill - Meeting, We met with three Minister and two special advisors to discuss our concerns re the provisions of the AHR Bill - Meeting, We met with a Senator Leinster House to discuss the provisions of the AHR Bill - Meeting, ...
Virgin Media Ireland Limited
2024-05-21
Intent: To request a meeting with An Taoiseach, to provide viewpoints on the future of public service Broadcasting Ireland and to provide update an update on Virgin Media’s fibre roll out across Ireland. Meeting not arranged as An Taoiseach stepped down.
Details: To request a meeting An Taoiseach.
Officials: Cliona Doyle, Leo Varadkar
Methods: Email
SSE plc
2023-09-21
Intent: Introduction to SSE and overview of SSE priorities, including discussion on the achievement of 2030 offshore wind targets, including the ability of Phase 1 projects to contribute and need for policy support. Discussion on the development of Phase 2 offshore wind policy and SSE's priorities in the delivery of DMAPs and next phase of offshore delivery. SSE recommended that DMAPs consider advancements in technology with respect to the water depths at which fixed turbines can be deployed. ::General requirement for improvements to planning and grid delivery to enable achievement of Ireland’s targets, as well as need for policy on hybrid connections and repowering. Welcoming of offshore Wind Industrial Strategy Initiative. ::Need for decarbonisation of thermal generation in order to meet net zero targets, and need for policy signals to drive same. Support for publication of upcoming Hydrogen Strategy; support for power generation as a priority offtaker, and emphasised the need for busin
Details: Discussion of 2030 Targets
Officials: Cliona Doyle, John Shaw, Brian Leddin, Sasa Novak Uí Chonchúir, Paul Kenny, Steven Matthews
Methods: Meeting, Virtual Meeting
Philanthropy Ireland
2023-09-21
Intent: Cross-party support during the public consultation process for the Draft National Philanthropy Policy. ::Support for budgetary measures to advance the finalization and implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy.
Details: Development of National Policy for Philanthropy
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Mary Lou McDonald, Ivana Bacik, Holly Cairns, Denis Naughten, Michael McGrath, ...
Methods: Welcoming public consultation process for Draft National Policy for Philanthropy, highlighting the importance of this development and seeking party support by way of policy contributions. - Letter, Seeking support for Philanthropy Ireland Budget Submission, a copy of which was attached. - Email
Shine
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2023-09-15
Intent: Increased awareness on mental health related stigma and increased profile of the Green Ribbon programme of Shine.
Details: Nicola Byrne, Shine CEO lobbied the DPOs included below to engage with the Green Ribbon September Campaign, through ordering and distributing Green Ribbons and supporting social media posts. nd
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Darran Brennan, Simon Coveney, Laura McGonigle, Helen McEntee, Fiach Kelly, Neale Richmond, Cliona Doyle, ...
Methods: Email sent to DPOs included below. - Email