Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Bank of America
2018-09-20
Intent: To discuss business support for the arts
Details: Arts policy and business engagement
Officials: Fergal O'Coigligh
Methods: Meeting
Abbey Theatre
2018-06-28
Intent: Avail of opportunity to update a key stakeholder on the affairs of the Abbey Theatre
Details: Invitation to government ministers to attend Abbey Theatre Gala Dinner
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Frances Fitzgerald, Heather Humphreys, Fergal O'Coigligh, Josepha Madigan
Methods: Informally invited Taoiseach (who was in the Abbey Theatre) if he could accept an invitation to the Abbey Theatre Gala Dinner and if not could the Tanaiste be invited. - Informal communication, Invited Tanaiste to attend Abbey Theatre Gala Dinner. She accepted. - Phone call, Formal meeting with Minister of AH&G. Briefed her on affairs at the Abbey Theatre. Discussion topics: Vacancy on Selection Committee and progress in the preparation of a Business Case for the proposed new theatre. - Meeting, ...
Lens Media Limited
2018-05-21
Intent: Increased awareness of the strategic importance, economically and socially, of film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin.
Details: To promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin City Centre, as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.
Officials: Josepha Madigan, John Keogh, Cian Connaughton, Fergal O'Coigligh, Claire Byrne, Dermot Lacey, Christy Burke, Owen Keegan
Methods: Meeting with Minister Madigan and officials to promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin. - Meeting, Email to promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin. - Email, Presentation at the Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum (DOCF) to promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin. - Meeting
Screen Producers Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-05-21
Intent: Support for the extension of S481 beyond 2020, an increase in Irish Film Board funding and support for the reform of the TV Licence Fee
Details: Section 481, Irish Film Board Funding, Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment Report on the Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting recommendations
Officials: Josepha Madigan, Fergal O'Coigligh
Methods: The negative impact to the Independent Production Sector was discussed if S481 was not extended, if the IFB did not get extra funding and if the TV Licence Fee was not reformed.It was held in the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. - Meeting
Q4PR
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-01-19
Intent: To increase awareness and support for the need for film, TV and digital content production studios/infrastructure in Dublin City Centre. To advocate for zoning of 18 acres of the 84 acres available on the Poolbeg West SDZ for ‘film, television and digital content production industries'.
Details: To promote the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Fergal O'Coigligh, Joan Burton, Nick Miller, Claire Byrne, Mannix Flynn, Dermot Lacey, Mícheál MacDonncha, ...
Methods: Emails regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - Email, Meetings regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - Meeting, Texts regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - Informal communication, ...
Grafton Architects Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-01-19
Intent: To promote Government support for leading architects Grafton Architects as curators of 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, the most significant global showcase for contemporary architecture.
Details: Government support
Officials: Robert Watt, Martin Fraser, Heather Humphreys, Fergal O'Coigligh
Methods: One meeting with Robert WattOne meeting with Martin FraserOne meeting Heather HumphreysOne meeting with Fergal O'CoiglighAll meetings to discuss Government support for the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. - Meeting
Ibec
2017-09-21
Intent: Secure a ringfenced €5m annual development fund for all genres to be administered by the Irish Film Board::Secure announcement of Section 481 tax based production incentive in its current form beyond 2020::Secure effective measures to reduce annual €40m television licence fee evasion::Secure establishment of an interagency taskforce on digital piracy.
Details: Budget 2018 priorities for audiovisual sector
Officials: Denis Naughten, Michael McGrath, Peadar Tóibín, Niamh Smyth, Paschal Donohoe, Heather Humphreys, Patricia Cronin, Fergal O'Coigligh, ...
Methods: Submission
Lens Media Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-09-20
Intent: To promote the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.
Details: To promote the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.
Officials: Eoghan Murphy, Simon Coveney, John Concannon, Fergal O'Coigligh
Methods: Emails promoting the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - Email, Informal communications promoting the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - Informal communication, Phone calls promoting the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - Phone call, ...
Screen Producers Ireland
2017-09-20
Intent: Highlight the contribution of the AV sector to the economy and the Arts.
Details: Set copies of SPI Annual Report to various DPOs.
Officials: Denis Naughten, Fergal O'Coigligh, Eanna O'Conghaile
Methods: Letters accompanying Annual Report sent to DPOs - Letter
Youth Theatre Ireland
2017-09-11
Intent: Awareness of the work of Youth Theatre Ireland and Youth Theatres across the country. Have this considered in developing arts and youth policy
Details: Rebrand of NAYD to Youth Theatre Ireland. Promoted organisation and explained mission
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Katherine Zappone, Seosamh Ó hÁghmaill, Fergal O'Coigligh, Niall Ó Donnchú, John Concannon, Brian Ó Raghallaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, ...
Methods: Letter with enclosed promotional information leaflet - Letter, Invitation to Minister Humphreys to attend launch event for Youth Theatre Ireland. Minister was unavailable. - Letter, Invitation to Minister Zappone to attend launch event for Youth Theatre Ireland. Minister was unavailable. - Letter