Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 101)
Eli Lilly and Company
2025-01-21
Intent: To update policymakers/stakeholders on Lilly's investment in strategic manufacturing operations in Limerick and Kinsale; to highlight key policy areas of importance for Lilly's continued growth in both Ireland and across the EU, including advocating for EU legislative reform that ensures equal and timely access to innovations for all patients across Europe and the strengthening of legislative protections for intellectual property rights.
Details: Update on company operations in Ireland and EU
Officials: Regina Doherty, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, Michael McGrath, Peter Burke, Michael McNamara, Patrick O'Donovan, Kieran O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Letter, ...
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
Ennis Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness and garner support for prioritised policies outlined in the Chamber Budget 2025 Submission
Details: Communication campaign to gain support for the priority areas identified in Chamber Budget 2025 Submission
Officials: Cathal Crowe, Joe Carey, Violet Anne Wynne
Methods: Elected representatives lobbied for support via letter - Letter
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email
ALDI Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Attendance at ALDI store opening in Ennis.
Details: Email invitation to attend Ennis Store Opening
Officials: Joe Carey, Cathal Crowe, Michael McNamara, Violet Anne Wynne, Pat Daly, Antoinette Baker Bashua, Tommy Guilfoyle, Mary Howard, ...
Methods: DPOs were invited to the opening of a new ALDI store in Ennis in September 2024. - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To highlight area's of concern by submitting a Pre-Budget 2025 Submission as requested by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.::To seek support for the sustainable development of the agriculture and farming sector::To highlight that difficult weather conditions, high input prices and declining output prices have driven farm incomes to unsustainable levels. Recent surveys show that the average farm income in Ireland is below €20,000, the lowest level in over a decade. Targeted measures are needed to address this income crisis.::To propose the following measures to address the income crisis::Tillage Survival Package -€250/ha (2024-28); €400/ha (new land).::€20m scheme extended and total supports of €300/cow (on all suckler cows) delivered.::€30/ewe per breeding ewe (€40/ewe for hill ewes).::Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf.::Beef Sustainability Scheme - €100/head for cattle aged one - two.::Areas of Natural constraint (ANC) - increase of €50m to €300m; higher
Details: County Clare IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities
Officials: Joe Carey, Martin Conway, Michael McNamara, Róisín Garvey, Timmy Dooley, Violet Anne Wynne, Cathal Crowe, Joe Cooney
Methods: Email, Meeting, Social Media, ...
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Galway Film Resource Centre Limited
2025-01-13
Intent: Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.
Details: Regional Film and Screen Industries Development
Officials: Claire Kerrane, Catherine Connolly, Cathal Crowe, Seán Canney, Éamon Ó Cuív, Peter Fitzpatrick, Ged Nash, Thomas Pringle, ...
Methods: Emails to the elected representatives in support of the regional audiovisual industry and the establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries on behalf of the 55 members of the Western AV Forum. - Email