Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 161)
Irish League of Credit Unions
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-04-04
Intent: Intended results were to organise a meeting with the relevant Minister and ILCU officials
Details: Letters requesting meetings to discuss credit union policy issues and the Programme for Government
Officials: Robert Troy, Darragh O'Brien, Dara Calleary, Martin Heydon, Helen McEntee
Methods: Letter
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-03-04
Intent: The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) requests the government extend the current open period for the operation of hedge maintenance on public roads and farms by 16 days up until March 17, 2025.
Details: The Association of Farm Contractors in Ireland (FCI) requests the government extend the current open period for the operation of hedge maintenance on public roads and farms by 16 days up until March 17, 2025.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, Michael Healy-Rae, Carol Nolan, Seán Fleming, William Aird, John Clendennen
Methods: Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2025-03-04
Intent: Extend hedge cutting dates
Details: To request an extension of the hedge cutting deadline until Mar 17, 2025 on the grounds that Storm Eowyn has caused major disruption to work and has exacerbated the need for hedge-cutting to be done on the grounds of safety.
Officials: Martin Heydon, Barry Cassidy, William Aird, Michael Healy-Rae, Carol Nolan, Seán Fleming
Methods: Email
Irish SME Association
2025-03-04
Intent: Ensuring the TDs responsible for negotiating the program for government were aware of ISME's principal policiy priorities
Details: Making known the ISME policy priorities for the program for government
Officials: Helen McEntee, Paschal Donohoe, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Martin Heydon, John Cummins, John Paul O'Shea, Jack Chambers, ...
Methods: Email
Macra na Feirme
2025-02-11
Intent: Ensure ministerial support in relation to both Generational renewal and the forgotten farmers
Details: Met with Minister Heydon in relation to Generational renewal and the 'Forgotten Farmers'
Officials: Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhilips
Methods: Meeting
Macra na Feirme
2025-02-11
Intent: Put forward the views of Macra in relation to GAEC2
Details: Met with Minister Heydon in relation to GAEC2
Officials: Martin Heydon, Sinead McPhilips
Methods: Meeting
CPSMA
2025-01-24
Intent: Secure a commitment to a major increase in capitation in the new programme for gov
Details: Capitation
Officials: Norma Foley, Jennifer Carroll McNeill, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, John Cummins, John Paul O'Shea, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Contacted FG/FF negotiators - Email
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2025-01-22
Intent: Reflection of ICI recommendations in PFG for negotiations and incoming Government
Details: ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
Officials: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Helen McEntee, Paschal Donohoe, Martin Heydon, John Cummins, John Paul O'Shea, Jack Chambers, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Email
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.
2025-01-21
Intent: Working to ensure an enhanced understanding of the key positions and views of IPPCA
Details: Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Officials: Brendan Griffin, James Lawless, Eamon Ryan, Brian Leddin, Holly Cairns, Jennifer Whitmore, Cian O'Callaghan, Ivana Bacik, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports for hotels::A lifting of the cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality business::Measures to attract greater insurance competition into the market::Increased investment in Tourism Marketing & Development::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development::Increased access to finance for business development via State-supported financing solutions::Exemption on taxes for tips and gratuities paid to employees::Enhanced regional air access::A commitment to funding and delivering the Corks Events Centre::The placement of tourism and hospitality within a Government Departm
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon, Martin Heydon, Colm Burke, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses, support sustainability within the sector, increase investment, support training and recruitment, and enhance air access. and address the challenges facing the wider sector. An exemption on taxes relating to employee tips was also sought. - Letter, Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses - Email, Seeking a reduction in hospitality VAT and measures to tackle the cost of doing business. - Meeting, ...