Frances Fitzgerald

Frances Fitzgerald

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 2125

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Most Recent Title
MEP
Most Recent Public Body
European Parliament
First Seen
15 December 2015
Last Seen
19 September 2025

Observed Titles

MEPMinisterMinister of StateTDTánaiste and Minister

Observed Public Bodies

Department of Business, Enterprise and InnovationDepartment of Jobs, Enterprise and InnovationDepartment of Justice and EqualityDáil Éireann, the OireachtasEuropean Parliament
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Intent: To inform discussion of insurance issues within government, raising issues with legislation, providing details on market research and ongoing consultations and raising proposals to make the sector more competitive

Details: On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionLetter

Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness, proportionality and other aspects of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and discuss with Ireland's new MEPs. Also to discuss an ongoing issue related to Italian protectionist policies impacting Irish insurance sector.

Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's new European Parliament representatives

Methods
EmailEvent / ReceptionLetter

Intent: Ensure an increased understanding of Apple's priorities regarding the legislative activity of the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee

Details: Meetings to discuss EU proposals in the field of financial and payment services

Methods
Three meetings took place, one with each MEP. These meetings were held as a follow-up to the introductory meetings with the larger group of MEPs reported in the same period - Meeting

Intent: o establish a relationship with newly elected MEPs and provide them with an overview of Apple's priorities, operational challenges and opportunities

Details: Introductory meetings to provide an overview of Apple's presence in Ireland/Europe, and discuss views on privacy, cybersecurity and environmental policy

Methods
Six meetings took place - Meeting

Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams

Methods
Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - EmailMeeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting

Intent: To emphasise the importance of the Irish MEPs being part of the national effort to retain the current nitrates derogation. Ireland has a unique grass-based system and there must be recognition for this from the EU.::To highlight that over 30 measures have been introduced at farm level since 2020. These must be given time to work.::To highlight that one EU size does not fit all. Farmers need a period of certainty to justify making ongoing environmental investments.::To request that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin clarify his party's position on the Nitrates derogation. This follows comments by Fianna Fail's candidate in the Dublin European constituency Barry Andrews on the RTE Prime Time debate.::To highlight that the candidate clearly said he does not support the continuation of the derogation. This is at odds with the position of the Fianna Fáil Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Fianna Fáil must clarify their position immediately so that farmers are well informed.::To em

Details: Nitrates Derogation

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

AONTAS

2024-09-20

Intent: Retain the operation of the Culture and Education Committee into the future as a key driver of policy in this area

Details: Requesting support for the protection of the the EU Culture and Education committee and its work of supporting lifelong learning and the values of European democracy and social inclusion

Methods
Letter sent outlining the importance of the Culture and Education Committee to European members of parliament - Email