Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 9)
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2019-01-21
Intent: To ensure effective implementation of the National Planning Framework and appropriate formulation of its subsidiary plans by elected Local Authority members.::To redress the under-representation of Local Authority members representing metropolitan areas in the Regional Assemblies.::To reform the voting process for ratification of Metropolitan Area Strategic Plans to ensure that only Local Authority members representing a metropolitan area can vote on the plan for that area.::To promote the need for a strong implementation body for the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin.
Details: Representations to the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government in relation to the role of elected members of Local Authorities.
Officials: Eoghan Murphy, John Paul Phelan, Paul Lemass, David Walsh
Methods: A submission was shared with DPOs. It is available on the Dublin Chamber website here: http://www.dublinchamber.ie/DublinChamberofCommerce/media/Policy-Documents/Dublin-Chamber-Local-Elected-Representatives-Submission.pdf - Submission, An email was sent to DPOs in relation to the issues raised in the aforementioned submission. - Email
IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc
2019-01-21
Intent: To meet with the Department to discuss the merits of consulting the public in advance of the proposed circular being issued.
Details: Proposed circular regarding the use of BS9991 in respect of open plan and sprinklered design.
Officials: Mary Hurley, David Walsh, John McCarthy
Methods: Letter was sent in September 2018 - Letter, The meeting took place in October 2018 at the Custom House, Dublin 1 - Meeting
Wind Energy Ireland
2019-01-21
Intent: Clarity on the timelines for the review of the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::Reform of the planning system and framework to facilitate the development of renewable energy post 2020.::Consideration of statutory timeframes for decisions on planning applications to be made by An Bord Pleanála.
Details: Planning policy and renewable energy.
Officials: David Walsh
Methods: Meeting
Clúid Housing
2019-01-21
Intent: Improving understanding, resolving issues preventing delivery of housing, discussing new opportunities
Details: Social housing provision
Officials: Catherine Martin, Bartley Gavin, Joan Burton, Olivia Gallagher, Eoghan Murphy, John McCarthy, David Walsh, Mary Hurley, ...
Methods: Meeting, Letters to Housing Ministers on the subject of the classification of approved housing bodies as public bodies. - Letter
Hume Brophy
2019-01-21
Intent: To brief relevant officials and public representatives on U+I’s business and its position on key housing and development strategies and policies in Ireland
Details: Engagement with officials and public representatives in relation to U+I's business in the Dublin market
Officials: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Richard Shakespeare, Barry Cowen, David Walsh, Mary Hurley, Owen Keegan, Brendan Kenny, John Carroll, ...
Methods: Engaged with officials and TDs to brief them on U+I’s business and its position on key housing and development strategies and policies in Ireland - Meeting
Environmental Pillar
2019-01-20
Intent: 1. NDP - Why does NDP (spending) not align with NPF – for instance building motorways, lack of spend on public transport, cycling and walking and 2nd Runway at Dublin – Urgent need to promote reduction in energy consumption across all areas. 2. Housing/Planning/Energy • We support infill don’t support greenfield unless full services included • Review of effectiveness of current policies in incentivising utilization development of unutilized urban sites and land and zoned lan
Details: NDP, Housing, (Planning, and Energy), Water, Water and CAP, Marine Protected Areas, SDGs
Officials: Eoghan Murphy, David Walsh, Maria Graham
Methods: Meeting
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2019-01-18
Intent: Information Sharing
Details: NPFI Roadmap
Officials: David Walsh
Methods: Email
The Society of Actuaries in Ireland
2019-01-17
Intent: To have representatives from Govt Depts attend the event
Details: Invitation and acknowledgements regarding an event on the future of Health, Housing and Pensions in Ireland
Officials: Anne Vaughan, Derek Moran, Jim Breslin, John McCarthy, Aidan O'Driscoll, Robert Watt, John McKeon, Martin Fraser, ...
Methods: Email
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG
2019-01-10
Intent: Disseminate the report all Social Work Departments
Details: Invited Stakeholders to the Launch of Youth CEO Action Research Report
Officials: Fergal Lynch, Bernie McNally, Jim Breslin, Dalton Tattan, Elizabeth Canavan, David Walsh, Michael Donnellan, Vivian Geiran, ...
Methods: Invitation to Stakeholders to Youth CEO Action Research Report Launch in the Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Email, Event held in Mansion House on 30/11/2018 - Event / Reception, Copy of Report sent to all Social Work Departments and other Stakeholders - Letter
Q4PR
2018-09-21
Intent: It was intended that Ministers considering possible changes to Irish Planning Laws would consider fast track proposals to end the significant planning risks and delays that large scale and strategic infrastructure developments are exposed to in Ireland.
Details: Proposals for the Irish Planning System
Officials: David Walsh
Methods: Email to Assistant Secretary, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government asking him to bring to the Minister's attention the content of the proposals from the Irish Wind Energy Association for the Irish planning system. - Email