Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform of NWC's Programme for government asks, general election manifesto ect.
Details: Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
Officials: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Ivana Bacik, Holly Cairns, Bríd Smith, James Browne, ...
Methods: Email to Political party leaders stating NWC's general election 2024 asks. (11.11.24), Follow-up email asked for election candidates to publicly endorse the NWC manifesto. - Email, Email sent by NWC Head of Policy to James Browne with the intention to inform of NWC'S general election asks. 17.12.24 - Email, 2 phone calls between NWC Head of Policy to Clare Mogovan, special advisor (4/10/2024 and 11/11/2024) to inform of NWC's general election asks. - Phone call, ...
ESB
2025-01-21
Intent: To recommend potential initiatives and priorities for inclusion in the next Programme for Government that would support the delivery of ESB's Net Zero Emissions Strategy by 2040.
Details: Meeting with political parties involved in government formation talks setting out ESB's Strategy and highlighting areas for consideration as part of their discussions.
Officials: Matthew Lynch, Deirdre Gillane, Fiona O'Connor, Gráinne Weld, Sam Griffin, Timmy Dooley
Methods: Email, Meeting
Hanover Media Strategy Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: Open letter to party leaders outlining childcare providers' concerns on proposed sector reforms
Details: Open letter on proposed sector reforms
Officials: Simon Harris, Joanne Lonergan, Sarah Bardon, Mary Lou McDonald, Claire Kerrane, Micheál Martin, Pat McParland, Gráinne Weld, ...
Methods: Letter
Bauer Media Audio Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-20
Intent: Better understanding of the challenges for the sector and an amendment to addressdisproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill
Details: Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Officials: Dara Calleary, Pa Daly, Diarmuid Wilson, Eugene Murphy, Gerry Horkan, Ivana Bacik, Timmy Dooley, Simon Harris, ...
Methods: Email with attached letter - Email, Meeting with Senator Robbie Gallagher - Meeting
Inclusion Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Influence political parties manifestos and the future negotiations on the Programme for Government
Details: Manifesto
Officials: Conor Reddy, Pauline Tully, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Influence political parties manifestos and the future negotiations on the Programme for Government - Virtual Meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the new research and analysis on minimum home energy costs was available::Provide evidence based recommendations for alternative policy approach to supporting households meet the cost of energy needs
Details: Dissemination of MESL Research Paper on Minimum Home Energy Costs
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL research paper was published and disseminate a link to the paper. - Email
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2025-01-17
Intent: To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2025
Details: Distribution of Budget 2025 MESL Impact Briefing
Officials: Niall Egan, Ciaran Lawler, John McKeon, Anne Marie Brooks, John Hogan, Teresa Leonard, Gráinne Weld
Methods: Email to inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2025 was published and disseminate a link to the report. - Email
Community Workers' Limited
2025-01-10
Intent: Investment in public services; just transition; education for community workers; quality and affordable early childhood care; Political leadership on inclusion & solidarity; Cross-department actions in resourcing local communities; Support for the work and expansion of Community Development Programme; A commitment to resourcing community development; Resourcing national civil society organisations that address poverty; Strengthening collaborative governance.
Details: Sent CWI Election Priorities to political parties, relevant Ministers, advisors and election candidates in the run up to the General election. Sent a second document outlining CWI asks for the new Programme for Government based on the initial CWI Election Priorities to elected representatives and a, ...
Officials: Clare Mungovan, Diarmuid Lynch, Gráinne Weld, Fiona O'Connor, Susan Mitchell, Eoin Wilson, Jack Chambers, Micheál Martin, ...
Methods: Email
Disability Federation of Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Increased allocation of funding for disability within Budget 2024
Details: Budget 2024
Officials: Michael Moynihan, Joan Collins, Catherine Ardagh, Réada Cronin, Mattie McGrath, Niamh Smyth, Erin McGreehan, Violet Anne Wynne, ...
Methods: Radio interview on 12/09 with LMFM on Budget 2024 - Virtual Meeting, DFI Pre-Budget Briefing held on 28/09 in AV Room, Leinster House (invitation sent to all Oireachtas members, and attended by various members). - Event / Reception, Letter sent via email to An Taoiseach on 03/10 regarding funding of disability services and subsequent retention, recruitment and service delivery challenges across Section 39 organisations. - Letter, ...
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
2023-12-21
Intent: To inform that the publication of the MESL working paper 'The cost of adequately heating the home' was forthcoming and invite to a presentation of the findings.::Disseminate findings of MESL research and associated policy recommendations for reform of Fuel Allowance.
Details: Disseminating findings of research on 'The cost of adequately heating the home'.
Officials: Paul Gavan, Mark Wall, Charles Flanagan, Denise Mitchell, Heather Humphreys, Kathleen Funchion, Denis Naughten, Eamon Ryan, ...
Methods: To inform that the publication of the MESL working paper 'The cost of adequately heating the home' was forthcoming and invite to a presentation of the findings. - Email, Presentation of findings & recommendations from MESL working paper, and discussion of the proposed alternative policy approach to supporting households at risk of energy poverty. - Event / Reception, Email with summary of working paper and links to access full details on the Vincentian MESL Research Centre website. - Email