Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Commitment to a public model of childcare.
Details: Public Childcare
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Peadar Tóibín, Bríd Smith, Holly Cairns, Roderic O'Gorman, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Following DPO's in attendance at Public Childcare Alliance Launch on 19.09.24.Senator Marie Sherlock Senator Alice Mary Higgins, Ivanna Bacik TD, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Clr John Walsh, Claire Kerrane TD - Event / Reception, Care Officer, and Women's Equality Co-ordinator attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Intended outcome was to get endorsement and commitment to a model of public childcare. Discussion on this campaign with: Cllr Michelle GouldMaurice Quinlivan TDSenator Paul GavanDarren O’Rourke TD Matt Carthy TD ' - Lobby day, Advocating for a public system of childcare as part of the programme for government, NWC Director wrote to leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail seeking a commitment to a public system of childcare. Sent 20.12.24 - Letter, ...
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.::To highlight the following 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. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask
Details: Waterford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Adam Wyse, Conor D. McGuinness, Cristiona Kiely, Damien Geoghegan, David Daniels, Davy Daniels, Declan Clune, Declan Doocey, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-01-19
Intent: This event, being held at RehabCare centres nationwide, was plannned raise vital funds to further the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives and pursue their goals and ambitions. The coffee morning promised a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to connect, share stories, and, most importantly, show their support for a cause that touches the lives of thousands. Inviting political representtives was intended to raise political awareness.
Details: Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Martin Heydon, Matt Carthy, Frank Feighan, Marian Harkin, Cathal Berry, Willie O'Dea, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Members of Oireachtas and Councillors attended Rehab Care, Cup of Care fundraising event to meet staff and people who use the service. - Event / Reception
SSE plc
2024-01-19
Intent: To outline our views on the draft south coast DMAP and the issues that need to be considered when selecting sites for offshore wind development, including the need for a technology neutral approach to spatial planning. ::Engagement of Waterford City and County Council members with Department consultation on DMAPs and support for delivery of Phase 2 Offshore Projects.
Details: Phase 2 Offshore Projects
Officials: Liam Brazil, Declan Clune, Ger Barron, John O'Leary, Seanie Power, Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, Seamus O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Submission
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited
2024-01-17
Intent: Heighten awareness about the potential for offshore wind development off the Waterford coast::Explain the impacts on deliverability of offshore wind depending on the final DMAP and ORESS 2.1 terms ::Discuss clustering opportunities in Waterford
Details: South Coast DMAP and ORESS 2.1 presentation
Officials: Liam Brazil, Michael Walsh, Michael Quinn, Bernard Pollard, Declan Clune, Ger Barron, John O'Leary, Seanie Power, ...
Methods: Meeting
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2023-11-24
Intent: No increase in commercial rates
Details: against any rise in commercial rates
Officials: Pat Nugent, Declan Doocey, Tom Cronin, Thomas Phelan, Damien Geoghegan, Conor D. McGuinness, Mairead Tobin, John Pratt, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call with Dungarvan Councillors - Phone call
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
2023-09-19
Intent: Have Public Representatives 'sign' the Social Enterprise Charter
Details: Speak to Public Representatives about the Social Enterprise Charter and explain the vital need for each to have a designated spokesperson on Social Enterprise
Officials: Baby Pereppadan, Shane Moynihan, Emma Murphy, Cathal King, Seán Crowe, Paul Donnelly, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Louise O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Amy met with Councillors Baby Pereppadan; Shane Moynihan; Emma Murphy and Cathal King from South Dublin County Council to discuss the Social Enterprise Charter - Meeting, Amy met with TDs Seán Crowe; Paul Donnelly; Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Louise O'Reilly to discuss the Social Enterprise Charter - Meeting, Amy met with Senators Annie Hoey and Róisín Garvey to discuss the Social Enterprise Charter - Meeting, ...
Vulcan Consulting Limited
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2023-01-20
Intent: Improvement to forestry policy and programmes
Details: Forestry policy and programmes
Officials: Deirdre Gillane, Charlie McConalogue, Jackie Cahill, Joe Flaherty, James O'Connor, Declan O'Rourke, Charles Flanagan, David Cullinane, ...
Methods: Climate action and forestry/timber. - Phone call, Virtual and in person meetings. - Meeting, Climate action and forestry/timber. - Email
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2023-01-18
Intent: To share public consultation material with relevant elected reps
Details: Information about proposed local wind farm developments
Officials: Peter Cleere, Deirdre Cullen, Matt Doran, Michael Doyle, Joe Lyons, Patrick O'Neill, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, ...
Methods: Public consultation comms materials on the proposed Castlegarden and Lyrenacarriga wind farms sent to local residents were copied by email to local elected reps. - Email
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
2022-12-13
Intent: No increase in commercial rates for 2023. The L.A. to look for economic efficiencies. Review the collection (or non-collection) of rates by Waterford Council particularly in relation to the Vacant Site Levy (2017) which came into effect in Jan 2018 and to the Commercial Unit Vacancy Rate
Details: Not to increase commercial rates in Waterford for 2023, the burden on businesses is too much. Placing further financial pressure on business owners will have a considerable negative impact on the local business community, which could result in reducing the rates base overall, as well as affecting em, ...
Officials: Damien Geoghegan, Pat Nugent, Tom Cronin, Thomas Phelan, Conor D. McGuinness, Seamus O'Donnell, Declan Doocey, John Pratt, ...
Methods: Rates Lobby - same correspondance all - Email