Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 84)
Irish Franchise Association
2025-03-04
Intent: 1. Introduce the Irish Franchise Association and highlight the voluntary work we do to promote ethical franchising.2. Highlight the significant contribution our members make to job creation across the island. 2.. Reposition the perception of the franchise sector as a jobs growth model rather than a displacement model as it is currently viewed by many of the key political decision makers. .::3. Explore whether any governmental financial supports could be provided to support us conduct an economic impact survey to clearly identify the economic impact that our sector creates
Details: Government supports currently not available to the Business Format Franchise community in Ireland
Officials: Emer Higgins
Methods: Email
Retail Excellence Ireland
2025-02-11
Intent: Support for retailers.
Details: Cost of Doing Business
Officials: Peter Burke, Emer Higgins, Neale Richmond, Paschal Donohoe, Timmy Dooley
Methods: Cost of Doing business Dublin City Transport plan Insurance Reform CCPC - Letter, Cost of Doing business - Phone call, Cost of Doing business for SME's - Event / Reception, ...
Epilepsy Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: For them to support our campaign to enhance Epilepsy Services & Infrastructure nationally to improve access to specialist services and treatments for the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.::For them to support our campaign to expand the HSE’s Chronic Disease Management Programme to include epilepsy, encouraging collaboration between people with epilepsy and their GPs and reducing pressure on specialist services.::For them to support our campaign to develop a National Strategy to reduce the estimated 130 epilepsy-related deaths in Ireland and taking targeted action to save lives.::For them to support our campaign to make Ireland’s schools seizure-safe for the 10,000 children with epilepsy of school going age by ensuring all teachers are trained in seizure first aid and epilepsy.awareness as part of initial teacher training.::For them to support our campaign to ensuring Ireland’s 2022 commitment to implementing the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Ne
Details: Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Officials: Cathy Bennett, Joe Cooney, Peter Cleere, David Fitzgerald, Michael Doyle, Seán Ó hArgáin, Adrienne Wallace, Carmel Brady, ...
Methods: Email
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
Irish ProShare Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Recommending the introduction of a framework for EOTS in Ireland and any related changes to the taxation legislation for EOTs in Ireland similar to the EOT UK tax regime and seeking support for the introduction of such framework.
Details: IPSA is a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for employee share ownership. IPSA wrote to 4 Ministers in November 2024 on behalf of its members requesting support for reforms to the taxation of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislation for EOTS following recommenda, ...
Officials: Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, Neale Richmond, Emer Higgins
Methods: Letter to Mr Jack Chambers Minister For Finance - Letter, Letter to Mr Peter Burke Minister For Trade, Enterprise and Employment - Letter, Letter to Mr Neal Richmond Minister of State for Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance - Letter, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Simon Harris, Edward Timmins, Steven Matthews, Joe Behan, Paul O'Brien, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, ...
Methods: Barry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - Email, All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / Reception, Carol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure Carer needs are reflected in Budget 2025::Support for Family Carers Ireland’ 10 Pledges for Family Carers.
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions
Officials: Gary Gannon, Patrick Costello, James Browne, George Lawlor, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, Emer Higgins, Pauline Tully, ...
Methods: Aisling Kinsella - Meeting, Carrie Anne - Email, Grainne Quinn - Meeting, ...
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Supports in Budget 2025 or policy changes to support Irish equity capital markets
Details: Sought policy changes to support Irish equity capital markets
Officials: Emer Higgins, Neale Richmond, James Geoghegan, Gerry Horkan, Ged Nash, John Paul Phelan, Clare Costello, Jack Chambers
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Phone call, ...
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.
Details: General Election campaign
Officials: Nessa Cosgrove, Edel Mcsharry, Michael Doyle, Evie Sammon, Bill Clear, Lisa McDonald, Frank Staples, Aoife Rose O'Brien, ...
Methods: 1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting, Email to election candidates, 12.11.24; emails to Barry Heneghan, 19.11.24 and 04.12.24; email to Tom Brabazon, 19.11.24; email to Cian O'Callaghan, 19.11.24; email to Naoise Ó'Muirí, 19.11.24; email to Jack Chambers, Roderic O'Gorman, Emer Currie, Paul Donnelly, Ruth Coppinger, 26/27.11.24; email to Brendan Smith, Pauline Tully, Niamh Smyth, Matt Carthy, 13.11.24; email to Eoin Hayes, Jim O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Emma Blain, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, 01.11.24 - 30.11.24; - Email, 2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone call, ...
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG
2025-01-21
Intent: To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry
Details: Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Officials: Richard Bruton, Colm Forde, Alan Ahearne, Dara Calleary, Deirdre Gillane, Duncan Smith, Frances Fitzgerald, Ged Nash, ...
Methods: Conference Call, Email, Event / Reception, ...