Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 128)
IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG
2025-02-24
Intent: Sharing of knowledge and information on the music and creative industry in Ireland
Details: the Irish Music industry and the impact of AI, Streaming and Buyouts on IMRO members
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, Barry Andrews
Methods: Meeting
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-02-03
Intent: Meetings with selected MEP's during Europe Housing Day in Brussels - 05/02/2025.
Details: Meeting request to discuss the importance of affordable housing, the circular economy and the potential to scale Habitat's impact in Ireland.
Officials: Lynn Boylan, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Maria Walsh
Methods: The proposed meeting is a follow-on to the Europe Housing Day event that Habitat for Humanity is organizing in Brussels (Tuesday 4th February, Residence Palace) with the aim to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions. - Email
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Advocate for rural youth on a range on issues they face: quality broadband, access to transport alternatives, education and training barriers, succession in farming, farming schemes, healthcare etc::Seek commitments from Politicians that they will raise these issues. ::Discuss various solutions and approaches in policy to progress these issues.
Details: Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
Officials: Tim Lombard, Pippa Hackett, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Maria Walsh, Dara Calleary, Jackie Cahill, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: 3 days of the National Ploughing Championships in County Laois in September 2024 - Event / Reception
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2025-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of EnergyCloud Ireland's initiative in Offaly and to highlight the support available from EnergyCloud Ireland to families in energy poverty across Offaly in conjunction with Offaly County Council.
Details: Invitation to the launch of an Offaly County Council Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Officials: Peter Burke, John Clendennen, Tony McCormack, Carol Nolan, Barry Cowen, Maria Walsh, Ciaran Mullooly, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Invitation to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Email, Participation in to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Meeting, Participation in to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Phone call, ...
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2025-01-21
Intent: That the Programme for Government include a reference to helping some of the 550,000 families in energy poverty by using surplus renewable energy.
Details: Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Officials: Jack Chambers, Darragh O'Brien, Norma Foley, James Lawless, James Browne, Mary Butler, Micheál Martin, Christopher O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Email, Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Phone call, Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy. - Informal communication, ...
Insurance Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness, proportionality and other aspects of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and discuss with Ireland's new MEPs. Also to discuss an ongoing issue related to Italian protectionist policies impacting Irish insurance sector.
Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's new European Parliament representatives
Officials: Maria Walsh, Michael J. McGrath, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Billy Kelleher, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Event / Reception, ...
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Express concerns regarding the adverse implications of the Mercosur Trade Agreement on Irish farmers.
Details: Mercosur Trade Deal
Officials: Barry Cowen, Ciaran Mullooly, Maria Walsh, Michael McNamara, Billy Kelleher
Methods: Meeting
Q4PR
2025-01-21
Intent: For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on their intentions to promote Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage; ::For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on their intended policy measures to help reduce electricty prices in the short and medium terms ::For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on upholding the technological neutrality principle in housing and construction policy ::For MEPS to ask incoming EU Commissioners on their views on evolving the Innovation Fund into a Deployment Fund for energy-intensive sectors and how they see the role of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) can help maintain a level playing field internationally in order to deliver on the EU’s climate targets
Details: Correspondence and engagement with Irish MEPS regarding decarbonisation proposals and implications for the cement manufacturing sector in Ireland.
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: 1 letter to each MEP - Letter, 1 meeting with each - Meeting
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: To emphasise the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.::To advocate for budget funding to support low-income beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers.::To highlight the importance of addressing the mental health struggles experienced by many farmers.::To draw attention to key concerns:• Delays in farm payments• The nitrates derogation• Rising costs of doing business• Mercosur trade deal• More supports for women in agriculture
Details: National Ploughing Championships 2024
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Richard O'Donoghue, Ciaran Mullooly, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Maria Walsh, Martin Heydon, ...
Methods: ICSA stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 - Event / Reception, ICSA stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 - Informal communication
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Dóchas policies on above and geberal election manifesto policies
Details: Meetings with Irish MEPs and TD on EU external policies, development and human rights priorities
Officials: Barry Andrews, Cormac Devlin, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, Nina Carberry
Methods: Event witrh other EU development groups and bilateral discussions with Irish MEP Barry Andrews and Cormac Devlin TD - Meeting, Roundtable meeting with Irish MEPs - Virtual Meeting