Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
Intent: To discuss the taxi supply shortage in rural Ireland and potential solutions.
Details: The taxi supply shortage in Ireland: in rural Ireland and regional towns, as well as peak-times in urban areas.
Intent: To persuade senators to seek to amend the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Details: Made proposals as to how the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 might be amended to render it compliant with Directive 2006/115/EC.
Intent: To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that vapers are substantially more likely to quit smoking than users of Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued a written update to all Senators ahead of the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 Seanad Second Stage debate. The RRPA recognises the intent behind the Bill and supports its focus on addressing environmental concerns and limiting youth access to di, ...
Intent: The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for youth access, tax compliance and consumer safety. The RRPA argued that further restrictions without stronger enforcement could expand black market activity and undermine legitimate retail trade.
Details: The Reduced Risk Products Association issued correspondence to all TDs and Senators highlighting concerns about enforcement capacity within Ireland’s vaping sector. The communication stressed that the effectiveness of any regulatory framework will depend not on legislative intent alone, but on robus, ...
Intent: Understanding of the GEI, civil society's concerns and implications for current negotiations
Details: Policy Brief on the Global Europe Instrument (GEI) and negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework
Intent: To request the JOC Foreign Affairs and Trade write to the Minister FA&T to request her to consider Irish support for the resources needed to support Ukraine's efforts on accession, specifically on the Environmental Chapter, to help them move towards improved Environmental legialstion and protection, particularly in the context of the conflict and rebuild, and following the hearing the JOC had with representatives from Ukraine's Parliament
Details: Ukraine's accession process to the EU, and the environmental chapter
Intent: Share with Minister and Ireland's PACE representatives our letter setting out concerns about discussions among Council of Europe member states on issues related to migration and the ECHR, and urge Ireland to uphold the integrity of the system that protects the human rights of more than 700 million people in Europe
Details: Council of Europe Chi?inau Political Declaration on the ECHR: Joint letter from Amnesty International, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Féderation International des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH) to Council of Europe Permanent Representations ahead of the Committee of Ministers Ministerial S, ...
Intent: Make Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit exempt from tax
Details: Taxation of Carers Allowance & carers Benefit
Intent: Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.
Details: Invitation to Leaders' Breakfast
Intent: Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products
Details: Legislation with regard to the regulation of vaping products
