AmbassadorAssistant SecretaryDirectorDirector of Services or Equivalent
Observed Public Bodies
Department of Arts, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of Culture, Heritage and the GaeltachtDepartment of Foreign AffairsDepartment of the Taoiseach
Intent: To update Government officials on plans for the Abbey Theatre.::To promote awareness of the need for continued support of the Abbey Theatre Redevelopment Project.::To explore and secure opportunities for promotion of the National Theatre of Ireland.
Details: Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
A tour of the Abbey Theatre and discussion on the progress of the redevelopment on 2 May with James Geoghegan TD, following issue of an invitation. - MeetingInformal in-person conversation in relation to opportunities for promotion of the Abbey Theatre in Canada with John Concannon, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada, during the Galway Arts Festival. - Informal communicationInformal in-person conversations in relation to progress of the Abbey Theatre redevelopment project with:- Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, during an event at the residence of the British Ambassador,- Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Culture, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. - Informal communication
Intent: Communication of the necessity of constructing 14,000 new homes per year in Dublin.::Increased delivery of apartments to reflect smaller household demographics.::Completion of MetroLink and BusConnects as proposed.::Provision of 5,000 bikes and 300 cycle stations under the Dublin bike sharing scheme.::Construction of 2,400km of segregated cycle-ways.::Completion of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project.::Improvements to the public realm in Dublin.::Provision of 750 additional front-line Gardaí for the Dublin Metropolitan Region.::Production of a clear marketing and communications strategy for Dublin.::Introduction of a directly elected Mayor for Dublin with the power to deliver on the policy areas of importance for the city.
Details: Briefing on Dublin's Global Reputation Report.
Briefing events were held in Iveagh House and in Leinster House. - Event / ReceptionDublin-based TDs were called to brief them on the contents of the report and encourage them to attend a briefing. - Phone callEmails were exchanged with DPOs in relation to the results of Dublin Chamber's 'Dublin's Global Reputation' survey and policy recommendations. - Email
Intent: That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board in the Government's preparedness in all scenarios in Brexit::To secure a BEAM II compensation scheme for beef farmers losses for cattle sold since May 12th 2019::To ensure that the Government's Omnibus legislation provides for all scenarios under a no-deal Brexit
Intent: That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board in the Government's preparedness in all scenarios in Brexit::To ensure that the Government's Omnibus legislation provides for all scenarios under a no-deal Brexit
Intent: That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board in the Government's preparedness in all scenarios in Brexit::To ensure that the Government's Omnibus legislation provides for all scenarios under a no-deal Brexit
Intent: That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board in the Government's preparedness in all scenarios in Brexit
