Matt Shanahan

Matt Shanahan

Total lobbying returns involving this official: 729

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Most Recent Title
TD
Most Recent Public Body
Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
First Seen
20 September 2019
Last Seen
18 September 2025

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CouncillorTD

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Dáil Éireann, the OireachtasWaterford City and County Council
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 73)

Intent: To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues regarding standards and traceability and the issues of transport emissions.::To reiterate the Irish farmers objection to the Mercosur deal. Irish and European farmers have clearly voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement. From recent bilateral engagement between the European Commission and Mercosur representatives, in addition to subsequent media commentary reflecting a clear desire to progress to a conclusion.::It is felt by Irish farmers that our concerns are being minimised at the behest of an expedient resolution to the political agreement reached 5 years ago. As IFA President, I cannot accept thi::To highlight that Irish farmers have protested in Dublin in 2011 outside the European

Details: Mercosur

Methods
Event / ReceptionInformal communicationInformal communication

Intent: That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.

Details: Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025

Methods
EmailInformal communicationMeeting

Intent: Commitment to a public model of childcare.

Details: Public Childcare

Methods
Advocating for a public system of childcare as part of the programme for government, NWC Director wrote to leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail seeking a commitment to a public system of childcare. Sent 20.12.24 - LetterCare Officer, and Women's Equality Co-ordinator attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis. Intended outcome was to get endorsement and commitment to a model of public childcare. Discussion on this campaign with: Cllr Michelle GouldMaurice Quinlivan TDSenator Paul GavanDarren O’Rourke TD Matt Carthy TD ' - Lobby dayEmail sent to ask for a commitment to Public Childcare in General Election Manifestos and subsequent programme for government negotiations.Claire Kerrane, Brid Smith, Mary Seery Kearney, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, Jennifer Whitmore - Email
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.

Details: General Election campaign

Methods
1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone callEmail to election candidates, 12.11.24; emails to Barry Heneghan, 19.11.24 and 04.12.24; email to Tom Brabazon, 19.11.24; email to Cian O'Callaghan, 19.11.24; email to Naoise Ó'Muirí, 19.11.24; email to Jack Chambers, Roderic O'Gorman, Emer Currie, Paul Donnelly, Ruth Coppinger, 26/27.11.24; email to Brendan Smith, Pauline Tully, Niamh Smyth, Matt Carthy, 13.11.24; email to Eoin Hayes, Jim O'Callaghan, Chris Andrews, Emma Blain, Ivana Bacik, James Geoghegan, 01.11.24 - 30.11.24; - Email

Rehab Group

2025-01-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ

Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government

Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings

Methods
Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - LetterThe NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception

Intent: Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran

Details: We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.'

Methods
We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - 'Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran.' - Email