Fergal O'Coigligh

Fergal O'Coigligh

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 30

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Most Recent Title
Assistant Secretary
Most Recent Public Body
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
First Seen
19 January 2016
Last Seen
20 September 2018

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Assistant Secretary

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Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)

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

Methods
Emailed new Minister to congratulate her on appointment and indicated that Abbey Theatre Chair would be in touch in due course to provide a briefing on the Abbey Theatre - EmailFormal 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. - MeetingInformally 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

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.

Methods
Email to promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin. - EmailMeeting with Minister Madigan and officials to promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin. - MeetingPresentation 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
Current/Former DPOFAQ

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

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

2018-01-19
Current/Former DPOFAQ

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.

Methods
Emails regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - EmailMeetings regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - MeetingPhone calls regarding the proposed development of Film, TV and Digital Content production Studios as part of the Poolbeg West SDZ. - Phone call
Current/Former DPOFAQ

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

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

Methods
Submission
Current/Former DPOFAQ

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.

Methods
Emails promoting the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - EmailInformal communications promoting the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - Informal communicationMeetings re the idea of a world-class Film, Television and Digital Content Studio as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone. - Meeting

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

Methods
Invitation to Minister Humphreys to attend launch event for Youth Theatre Ireland. Minister was unavailable. - LetterInvitation to Minister Zappone to attend launch event for Youth Theatre Ireland. Minister was unavailable. - LetterLetter with enclosed promotional information leaflet - Letter