Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Naas Combined Resident's Associations
2021-09-01
Intent: Addition of an outer orbital road in the North East Quadrant and removal of Gallops avenue
Details: Naas Local Area Plan
Officials: Seamie Moore, Evie Sammon, Anne Breen, Bill Clear, Aoife Breslin, Fintan Brett, Kevin Byrne, Bernard Caldwell, ...
Methods: Residents were asked to contact the Naas municipal district councillors to ask for the removal of Gallops Avenue from the Naas Local Area and addition of an outer orbital route to the plan - Email, Officials from Kildare county council asked to meet the combined residents group in relation to the proposed Gallops Avenue. Th eofficials expressed a desire to develop the road in a manner that woulld minimise the impact on residents. The reidents took the opportunity to express our opposition to the route and emphasise the need for an outer orbital route to the east of Naas Racecourse.This activity was initiated by Kildare County Council rather than the residents group but is included in the lobbying return for completeness - Meeting
County Kildare Chamber
2018-05-10
Intent: Seek funding for apprenticeship/trainee ship centre in Athy::To highlight the huge job losses as a result of the announcement by Coca Cola closing their plant in Athy
Details: Meeting with Minister Michael Ring in regard to job losses in Athy
Officials: Michael Ring, Peter Carey, Martin Heydon, Martin Miley Jr, Thomas Redmond, Joe Boland, Peter Minnock, Mark Wall, ...
Methods: Meeting with Minister Ring with Athy Local Councillors, Kildare Co Co and Martin Heydon TD - Meeting
Extern Ireland
2018-01-19
Intent: create awareness of the work and financial sustainabilty of the GYDP
Details: Garda Youth Diversion Programme
Officials: Martin Miley Jr
Methods: Presentation to Athy MD committee - Event / Reception
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
Extern Ireland
2017-05-16
Intent: Highlight new project with commissioners and local political representatives
Details: Formal invite to the official launch of the Extern Garda Youth Diversion project in Athy and Naas
Officials: Katherine Zappone, Mark Wall, Aoife Breslin, Fiona O'Loughlin, Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Ivan Keatley, Mark Dalton, ...
Methods: Email, Phone call
Derek Whyte
2017-01-11
Intent: Change of zoning from open space to town centre/mixed use
Details: Emailed selection of Kildare County Councillors in relation to support for a submission on behalf of Raymond Conlan for lands in Rathangan.
Officials: Mark Lynch, Ivan Keatley, Thomas Redmond, Martin Miley Jr, Mark Wall, Susanne Doyle, Paddy Kennedy, Fiona O'Loughlin, ...
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2016-05-19
Intent: to secure support for the Congress charter for fair conditions of work
Details: to secure support for the Congress charter for fair conditions of work
Officials: Aoife Breslin, Fintan Brett, Kevin Byrne, Anne Breen, Ide Cussen, Mark Dalton, Susanne Doyle, Tim Durkan, ...
Methods: council meeting 26 january - Meeting
Athy Rugby Football Club
2016-01-21
Intent: Highlight the potential impact the proposed route C1 Athy Distributor Road would have on Athy Rugby Football Club
Details: Proposed route C1 for Athy Distributor Road
Officials: Martin Heydon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Jack Wall, Aoife Breslin, Ivan Keatley, Martin Miley Jr, Fiona McLoughlin Healy, Thomas Redmond, ...
Methods: We contacted local councilors and TDs to highlight our concerns over the impact Route C1 would have on the club activities. We also held a public meeting in the club on 4th December 2015 which was attended by Martina Heydon TD, Ivan Keatley Cllr, Mark Wall Cllr, Sean O'Fearghail TD and Jack Wall TD. - Phone call