Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Colm McCourt
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2021-04-30
Intent: Rezoning
Details: Dundalk Stadium
Officials: Marianne Butler, Richie Culhane, Mark Dearey, Kenneth Flood, Jennifer Green, John McGahon, Kevin Meenan, Peter Savage, ...
Methods: Email
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
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
Herr Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2016-09-02
Intent: To increase the funding by the Local Authority to invest in improvements for safe cycle way routes to schools.
Details: Proposed that Funding for safe cycle ways be provided from the Development contribution scheme to soften the economic impacts from high oil prices as a result of oil depletion and peak Oil.
Officials: Maria Doyle, Jennifer Green, Jim Loughran, Peter Savage, Frank Pentony, Richie Culhane
Methods: Safe road crossings at schools for young cyclists. Providing traffic separated cycleways through parks and green spaces between residential areas and schools, shops and train stations. - Email
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