Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2
Details: Kerry County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Aoife Thornton, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Cathal Foley, Charlie Farrelly, Dan McCarthy, Deirdre Ferris, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service
2024-02-20
Intent: The the designated public official would express his/her support for KDYS in regards made to a pre budget submission by KDYS
Details: Looking for support in relation to an application
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Maura Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Brendan Cronin, Brendan Griffin, Seán Kelly, John Francis Flynn, ...
Methods: Individual emails were sent to selected officials requesting support for a pre budget submission - Email
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-09-30
Intent: Support for Section 39 organisations requiring equality of pay with their counterparts
Details: KPFA requested families of people supported to write to public representatives on impending strike action on pay parity
Officials: Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Pa Daly, Norma Foley, Brendan Griffin, Tom Barry, Terry O'Brien, Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, ...
Methods: I wrote to families and supplied a template letter that they could use to write to their public representatives on the inequality of pay for section 39 workers and how the strike may affect them. I gave contact details specifically on TD's and Minister. Also Kerry County Councillors. - Email
Fair Seas Ireland
2023-09-20
Intent: To highlight the Greater Skellig Coast and ask them to consider the marine in their climate action plan
Details: Postcards sent to all Kerry County Councillors to ask them to incorporate marine biodiversity protection into the locsl climate action plan
Officials: Jim Finucane, Norma Moriarty, Dan McCarthy, Patrick Connor-Scarteen, Johnny Healy-Rae, Michael Cahill, John Francis Flynn, Brendan Cronin, ...
Methods: A postcard to each Kerry County Councillor - Letter
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-07-19
Intent: Achieving priority in Budget 2024 for Disability sector
Details: Mail shot to public representatives requesting support and advocacy for Disability Services in Budget 2024
Officials: Jim Finucane, Norma Moriarty, Dan McCarthy, Patrick Connor-Scarteen, Johnny Healy-Rae, Michael Cahill, John Francis Flynn, Brendan Cronin, ...
Methods: All 299 staff were requested to contact their public representatives and we estimate that approx. one third will do so. - Email
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-06-14
Intent: An opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate 50 years of service delivery in Kerry. ::Public representatives could meet families
Details: Invitation to a public event as KPFA thanks the local community for their support over 50 years
Officials: Aoife Thornton, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Cathal Foley, Charlie Farrelly, Dan McCarthy, Deirdre Ferris, ...
Methods: Email
Turley
2023-05-22
Intent: To update councilors on the project, program and impact.
Details: Briefing local Kerry County Councilors of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway
Officials: Aoife Thornton, John Kennelly, Robert Beasley, Tom Barry, Jimmy Moloney, Michael Foley, Mikey Sheehy, Sam Locke, ...
Methods: Presentation to elected representatives for the promotion of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Meeting, Follow up discussion following presentation to elected representatives regarding marketing of Kingdom of Kerry Greenways. - Meeting, Stakeholder meeting - Meeting
Kerry Parents & Friends Association
2023-04-07
Intent: Recognition of Service provision
Details: Invitation to KPFA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations - recognition of growth & development
Officials: Aoife Thornton, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Cathal Foley, Charles O Sullivan, Charlie Farrelly, Christy O'Connor, ...
Methods: Email
TULFARRIS CG LITD
2022-09-12
Intent: to ensure land in Cloonmore was zoned correctly in the development plan
Details: Draft County Development Plan 2022-2028 with Kerry County Councillors
Officials: Terry O'Brien, Mikey Sheehy, Johnnie Wall, Sam Locke, Norma Foley, Pa Daly, Jim Finucane
Methods: Meeting