Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 277)
Bolt Itx
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-04-07
Intent: More shared mobility schemes to launch in Ireland
Details: Exploring the potential benefits of shared mobility platforms/ e-bike and e-scooter schemes
Officials: Richard Shakespeare, Brendan O’Brien, Darragh O'Brien, Caoimhin O'Ciaruain
Methods: Value of potential shared mobility schemes / shared e-bikes and e-scooters - Email, Congratulations on appointment and value of potential shared mobility schemes / shared e-bikes and e-scooters - Letter, Value of potential shared mobility schemes / shared e-bikes and e-scooters and challenges facing industry - Meeting
Irish League of Credit Unions
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-04-04
Intent: Intended results were to organise a meeting with the relevant Minister and ILCU officials
Details: Letters requesting meetings to discuss credit union policy issues and the Programme for Government
Officials: Robert Troy, Darragh O'Brien, Dara Calleary, Martin Heydon, Helen McEntee
Methods: Letter
Akinbola Idowu Olusoji Sanuade
2025-03-31
Intent: Promote improved procedural standards for public bodies when handling Judicial Review applications, ensuring these applications are properly recognized and processedAdvocate for clearer guidelines on document management, particularly regarding proper entity identification in quasi-judicial determinationsSupport reforms that would enhance transparency and accountability in administrative decision-making processes::Encourage policy changes that would prevent mischaracterization of legal proceedings and ensure consistent case referencingPromote better alignment between public bodies' published customer service commitments and their actual administrative practicesAdvocate for measures to ensure timely and clear communication with affected parties throughout administrative proceedings.Support the development of standardized protocols for correcting errors in administrative determinations promptly
Details: JUDICIAL REVIEW
Officials: Helen McEntee, Darragh O'Brien, Darragh O'Brien, James Lawless, Maria Graham
Methods: Plan to engage with Department of Justice officials & relevant Oireachtas members through correspondence & meetings to highlight systemic issues in administrative tribunal procedures. Will share documented examples of procedural irregularities in Judicial Review cases and propose specific policy improvements to enhance transparency, ensure proper entity identification in determinations, standardize case referencing, & strengthen adherence to published service standards in quasi-judicial bodies. - Letter
Túath Housing Association
2025-03-19
Intent: Minister officially launched the new scheme at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, County Dublin on 27 September 2024
Details: Opening of new scheme at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, County Dublin
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Brian McDonagh
Methods: Opening of a new sheltered housing scheme by the Minister for Housing on 27 September 2024. Scheme was at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, County Dublin K45 EF08 - Event / Reception
Irish SME Association
2025-03-04
Intent: Ensuring the TDs responsible for negotiating the program for government were aware of ISME's principal policiy priorities
Details: Making known the ISME policy priorities for the program for government
Officials: Helen McEntee, Paschal Donohoe, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Martin Heydon, John Cummins, John Paul O'Shea, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: Email
Sisters of Mercy
2025-03-03
Intent: Climate Action to be a priority for Government leading to a steady and safe transition to a fossil fuel free future
Details: The Taoiseach and some Government Ministers have made statements about progressing with a liquified Natural Gas terminal (LNG) which would delay our moving away from Gas, which is crucial for preventing climate change. It would also mean higher gas and electricity bills due to costly infrastructure.
Officials: Micheál Martin, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Email
National Bus and Rail Union
2025-02-11
Intent: Meeting with the Minister, engagement on policy issues like Direct Awards, tendering, BRT, Metro, DART and Transport Police.
Details: Stakeholder Engagement
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Letter
CPSMA
2025-01-24
Intent: Secure a commitment to a major increase in capitation in the new programme for gov
Details: Capitation
Officials: Norma Foley, Jennifer Carroll McNeill, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, John Cummins, John Paul O'Shea, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Contacted FG/FF negotiators - Email
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.
2025-01-21
Intent: Working to ensure an enhanced understanding of the key positions and views of IPPCA
Details: Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Officials: Brendan Griffin, James Lawless, Eamon Ryan, Brian Leddin, Holly Cairns, Jennifer Whitmore, Cian O'Callaghan, Ivana Bacik, ...
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, ...