Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Retailers Against Smuggling
2020-09-21
Intent: Provide follow-up information to JPC on the impacts of smuggling and illicit trade on both retailers and their communities.
Details: Correspondence with Cavan County Council Joint Policing Committee members in follow-up to a meeting with Retailers Against Smuggling
Officials: Sarah O’Reilly, Shane P O'Reilly, Clifford Kelly, Fergal Curtin, John Paul Feeley, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Peter McVitty, ...
Methods: Email
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Officials: Brendan Smith, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Heather Humphreys, Chris Andrews, Kieran Binchy, Cathleen Boud, Janice Boylan, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Noel Keelan, Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, ...
Methods: Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / Reception, Two Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
Cavan Chamber of Commerce
2019-01-18
Intent: Rates for 2019 for Cavan town be frozen at 2018 levels
Details: Wrote to all the local councilors requesting that rates for 2019 be frozen at 2018 levels until the uncertainties of Brexit and the rates revaluation on the Cavan and national economy are understood and implemented.
Officials: Madeleine Argue, Damien Brady, John Paul Feeley, Peter McVitty, Sean Smith, Paddy Smith, Noel Connell, Paddy O'Reilly, ...
Methods: A letter was written to all the local councilors requesting that rates for 2019 be frozen at 2018 levels until the uncertainties of Brexit and the rates revaluation on the Cavan and national economy are understood and implemented. - Letter
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland
2018-01-19
Intent: Reduction in alcohol excise in Budget 2018
Details: Outlining case for reduction of alcohol excise in Budget 2018
Officials: Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, Stephen Lynam, Simon Coveney, Caitriona Fitzpatrick, Shane Ross, Michael Ring, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Meetings with Minister Donohoe, Deputy McGrath & Stephen Lynam - Meeting, Budget 2018 Submission - Submission, Circulated Drinks Industry Group of Ireland's Tourism and Brexit Reports - Email, ...
Pender & Associates Ltd
2017-09-20
Intent: Excise tax and Support Your Local campaign
Details: Taxation Policy
Officials: John Clendennen, Mary Sweeney, Mary Howard, Paul Ross, Ray McAdam, John McGahon, Eleanor Hogan, John O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Requesting councillors to submit motions in support of the 'Support Your Local' campaign. - Email
Pender & Associates Ltd
2017-09-20
Intent: Excise duty policy
Details: Taxation Policy
Officials: Michael Ring, Paul Kehoe, Seán Canney, Seán Kyne, Denis Naughten, Simon Coveney, Michael McGrath, Heather Humphreys, ...
Methods: Meeting
Macra na Feirme
2017-09-17
Intent: Increased funding for Macra na Feirme
Details: Funding for Macra na Feirme as a rural youth organisation
Officials: Brendan McGrath, Noel Larkin, Kathleen Holohan, John Murphy, Siobhan Ambrose, Joe McGrath, Owen Keegan, Brendan Carr, ...
Methods: Email campaign along with follow up phone calls - Email, Follow up phone calls - Phone call
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-05-19
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ...
Irish Cancer Society
2017-05-19
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Officials: Kenneth Flood, Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, ...
Methods: 2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call, 90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email