Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-01-17
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Details: Budget 2025 Increase in funding for equine breeding sector
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2025-01-17
Intent: 1. Awareness of Oireachtas members about the new online equine e-passport system::2. Highlight the importance of digital systems in the context of accurate animal welfare and traceability records.::3. Need for future supports of legislation and funding to enhance equine welfare, traceability and integrity::4. Invitation to attend Briefing for Oireachtas members::5. Overview of public funds received by HSI and role of HSI as National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport established by Dept of Sport and Dept of Agriculture in 2007.
Details: Update on equine passporting, traceability and welfare.
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Fitzmaurice, Alan Dillon, Victor Boyhan, Tim Lombard, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email to all Oireachtas members including invite and reminder to information event - Email, Briefing of Oireachtas Members on epassporting, equine welfare and traceability - Event / Reception, Phone calls to and from Oireachtas Members on epassporting, equine welfare and traceability - Phone call, ...
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-09-21
Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Minister & Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;
Details: Increase in funding for equine breeding sector
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-09-21
Intent: 1. Articulate shock and disappointment with majority of equine sector with horse welfare failures highlighted by RTE Primetime investigates documentary “Horses: Making a Killing” broadcast on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.2. Ensure appropriate equine end of life options available for welfare reasons, with appropriate licensing and monitoring.
Details: Issues and challenges facing equine sector
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Gleeson, Nina Carberry, Martin Heydon, Gordon Conroy, June Fanning, Michael Sheahan, Jackie Cahill, ...
Methods: Meetings including at Tullamore Show; Oireachtas Agriculture Committee and in Agriculture House. - Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2024-09-20
Intent: To finalise the new Farmers Charter.
Details: Final meeting on Farmers Charter negotiations.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Gordon Conroy, Amii McKeever
Methods: Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2024-09-20
Intent: To finalise a Charter of Rights for farmers.
Details: Farmers Charter negotiations meetings.
Officials: Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Racing Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Awareness of the strategic importance of the Tipperary All-weather project
Details: Key strategic capital projects
Officials: Gordon Conroy, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Meeting, Two letters, one re Tipperary and the second re Tipperary & Leopardstown. - Letter
Horse Racing Ireland
2024-05-21
Intent: Awareness of the strategic importance of Leopardstown racecourse
Details: Strategic Importance of Leopardstown Racecourse
Officials: Gordon Conroy, Caroline Timmons
Methods: Meeting
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
2024-05-21
Intent: To deliver improvements under the current schemes and services available to farmers.
Details: Farmers Charter Negotiations
Officials: Gordon Conroy
Methods: Meeting
Horse Sport Ireland
2024-05-20
Intent: Provide update on governance reform within Horse Sport Ireland
Details: Update on Governance Reform within Horse Sport Ireland
Officials: Gordon Conroy
Methods: Email, Phone call