Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 43)
Nasc Ireland
2025-03-11
Intent: As part of the Coalition Against Hate Crime we sought to:Gather information on the scheduling of the 03rd stage of the Bill, Recommend CAHC amendments to the Bill and express support for the passing of the bill::Express interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combatting Racism and Xenophobia,
Details: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Officials: Barry Ward, Pauline O'Reilly, Malcolm Byrne, Simon Harris, Marie Sherlock, Annie Hoey, Eileen Flynn, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Messages with Senator Annie Hoey 11 October - Social Media, Letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister Helen McEntee TD, Roderic O Gorman TD - Letter, Conversation with Minister Helen McEntee TD on 16 October - Informal communication
One Family
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To influence politicians to seek enhanced measures for lone parent families in Budget 2025-improved social protection payments, improved access to education for lone parents, reduce food and energy poverty and continue progress with Family Law reform.
Details: Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission
Officials: Simon Harris, Heather Humphreys, Micheál Martin, Roderic O'Gorman, Paul McAuliffe, Eoin Ó Broin, Bríd Smith, Gary Gannon, ...
Methods: Sent One Family Pre-budget submission for Budget 2025 and requested to meet. No invitation was provided. - Email
Flutter Entertainment PLC
2025-01-21
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Officials: Michael McDowell, Tim Lombard, John McGahon, Denis O'Donovan, John Cummins, Garret Ahearn, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Letters sent outlining Flutter's position on unintended consequences of a small number of measures within the Bill. - Letter
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2025-01-21
Intent: Gather information on plans for scheduling of 3rd Stage of the Bill. ::Request that a Parliamentary Question be asked. ::Recommend Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) amendments to the Bill ::Express CAHC's interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combatting Racism and Xenophobia. ::Express CAHC's support for the passage of the legislation. ::Express CAHC disapppointment towards Sinn Fein manifesto intention to repeal the legislation.
Details: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Officials: Barry Ward, Eileen Flynn, Annie Hoey, Malcolm Byrne, Pauline O'Reilly, Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Email correspondence with various TDs and Senators throughout September - October 2024. - Email, Messages with Senator Annie Hoey on 11 October 2024. - Social Media, Letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, Minister Helen McEntee TD, and Minister Roderic O'Gorman.Letter sent to Pa Daly TD and Cllr Miriam Murphy (Sinn Fein Manifesto Preparation) on 23rd December 2024. - Letter, ...
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Lynn Boylan, Nikki Bradley, ...
Methods: Email
National LGBT Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govt formed resulting from 2024 General Election as outlined in #VoteWithPride LGBT+ Sector Manifesto.
Details: Sough to secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govovernment formed resulting from 2024 General Election
Officials: Barry Heneghan, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fiona O'Loughlin, Malcolm Byrne, Mary Seery Kearney, Annie Hoey, Ged Nash, Cian O'Callaghan, ...
Methods: Emailed TDs and Senators to seek support for the #VoteWithPride LGBT+ sector manifesto. - Email, Informal meeting with Senator Barry Ward - Informal communication
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
National Youth Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Gather information on plans for scheduling of 3rd Stage of the bill::Request that a Parliamentary Question be asked ::Recommend Coalition Against Hate Crime amendments to the Bill ::Express CAHC's interest in engaging in the future to fully transpose Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combatting Racism and Xenophobia ::Express CAHC's support for the passage of the legislation ::Support for the Hate Offenses Act
Details: Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Officials: Barry Ward, Annie Hoey, Pauline O'Reilly, Eileen Flynn, Malcolm Byrne, Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Email correspondence with various TDs and Senators throughout Sept-Oct 2024 - Email, Messages to Senator Annie Hoey on 11 October 2024 - Social Media, Letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, Minister Helen McEntee TD, and Minister Roderic O'Gorman. - Letter, ...
Christian Aid Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Sharing of information and human rights concerns in particular re Gaza, as well as updates and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018
Details: Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
Officials: Frances Black, Gary Gannon, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Mick Barry, Micheál Martin, Charles Flanagan, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Briefings for political parties, TDs & Senators on Occupied Territories Bill: Green Party, Sinn Féin, Labour, Soc Dems, PBP - Meeting, Sharing information with Senator Frances Black, Deputy Gary Gannon and Deputy Joe O'Brien regarding Gaza and the Occupied Territories Bill. - Informal communication, Meetings with Senator Frances Black to discuss the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 - Virtual Meeting, ...