Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2021-09-20
Intent: Housing - To highlight that the county council should not be sterilising rural areas by making it difficult for younger generations of farming families to build their homes.::Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure - To highlight that damage caused by increased recreational use in the Carlingford Mountain SAC needs to be acknowledged and a sustainable recreational plan needs to be developed with shareholders and interested parties. Further spread of bracken on the mountain should also be prevented.::To highlight that it is imperative that farming and rural communities are supported so that they in turn can support the rural landscape as they are and have been the custodians of the land for generations.::NH1454 Ardee Cutaway Bog - The Ardee Cutaway Bog has been proposed as a NHA and yet this is also a proposed route for the Ardee Bypass. Louth County Council must ensure that farmers in such areas are supported fairly considering the Council's own willingness to overtu
Details: Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027
Officials: John Sheridan, Pearse McGeough, Dolores Minogue, Emma Coffey, Marianne Butler, Maria Doyle, Liam Reilly, Kevin Meenan, ...
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Informal communication
Polio Survivors Ireland
2020-01-02
Intent: Awareness of issues causing people with disabilities to be unable to move around public areas freely::Removal of a tree causing a blockage for those with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, in a public place
Details: Obstruction of public pathways which cause issues for people with mobility problems
Officials: Marianne Butler, Richie Culhane, Kevin Callan, Tom Cunningham, Mark Dearey, Maria Doyle, Kenneth Flood, Frank Godfrey, ...
Methods: Brendan Moore, member of Polio Survivors Ireland and known as a disability activist locally, called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at Longwalk, Dundalk, which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. - Lobby day
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
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Officials: Grace O'Sullivan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Ciarán Cuffe, Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communication
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: Obtain support and influence key stakeholders to lobby for finance to do the building work.
Details: Updates on plans to build a new dementia day care centre in Drogheda.
Officials: Pio Martin Smith, Joanna Byrne, James Byrne, Kevin Callan, Frank Godfrey, Paddy McQuillan, Joan Martin, Liam Reilly
Methods: An open meeting for public and local politicians and other local national stakeholders, held in Westcourt Hotel Drogheda on 29th May 2019 - Event / Reception
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ...
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
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2017-01-17
Intent: to secure support for Congress charter for fair conditions of work
Details: meeting with Louth County Council
Officials: Declan Breathnach, Richie Culhane, Edel Corrigan, Alan Anthony Cassidy, Mark Dearey, Maria Doyle, Kenneth Flood, Frank Godfrey, ...
Methods: meeting held 21 November - Meeting
Liam Harbison
2016-01-21
Intent: Rezoning of .75 acre to Village Centre in Termonfeckin
Details: Seeking support on rezoning of land in Termonfeckin Village for the 2015-2021 Louth County Development Plan
Officials: Oliver Tully, Tommy Byrne, Kevin Callan, Richie Culhane, Mark Dearey, Kenneth Flood, Frank Godfrey, Imelda Munster, ...
Methods: Seeking Councillor support for Submission 202 to Louth County Council draft development plan to enable construction of family home in Termonfeckin Village - Letter