Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
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
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Noel Keelan, Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, ...
Methods: Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / Reception, Two Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-01-19
Intent: Councillors' support in resolving/addressing issues identified. Councillors' support in working with the County Council to achieve this
Details: Workshop to identify issues for people with disabilities in Louth and solutions thereto within the remit of the local authority
Officials: Pio Martin Smith, Maeve Anna Yore, Kenneth Flood
Methods: DPOs in attendance were: Mayor Pio Smith, Cllr Maeve Yore, Cllr Kenneth Flood. Also attended by people with disabilities, family members, carers and interested parties. - Event / Reception
Irish Cancer Society
2017-09-21
Intent: To seek information with regard to the advertisement and levying of parking charges at OLOL Hospital, Drogheda
Details: Car parking at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda
Officials: Kenneth Flood
Methods: Response to previous e-mails from April, thanking Cllr. Flood for his support - 2 May 2017 - Email
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