Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2
Details: Donegal County Council -Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Frank McBrearty Jnr, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Alcohol Forum Ireland
2024-04-30
Intent: Changes made to the provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) to better provide for and protect public health and children's rights.
Details: Advocacy with elected representatives seeking changes to the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024)
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Marian Harkin, Frank Feighan, Martin Kenny, Martin Baker, Michael Clarke, ...
Methods: AFI & ICAAN were one of a number of NGO's to sign a letter seeking changes to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) and in particular seeking that a Health Impact Assessment be carried out on the Bill to assess its potential impacts on public health, safety and well being. Letter was sent to; An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD;Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD; Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications & Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD in Feb. - Letter, Invitation to all Sligo and Leitrim Oireachtas and Council members to a Briefing on the Sale of Alcohol Bill organised by ICAAN and Alcohol Forum Ireland on Feb 9th in Sligo. - Email, Briefing on Sale of Alcohol Bill (and Intoxicating Liquor Bill, 2024) in Sligo office of Alcohol Forum Ireland. 10 in attendance including 1 councillor and 1 Oireachtas member. - Event / Reception, ...
SSE plc
2024-01-19
Intent: To brief on our work in Donegal, provide updates on our project progress (namely Lenalea Wind Farm), and to advocate for policies that ensure the acceleration of onshore renewables delivery, and the prioritisation of repowering/life extension of existing wind farms in the new County Development Plan. ::Submissions on the draft Sligo and Donegal County Development Plans to highlight the importance of aligning local plans with our national climate objectives, including zoning of lands for renewable energy. ::Submission on County Kerry's first Climate Action Plan to highlight importance of low-carbon infrastructure to Kerry's economy and Ireland's ability to meet its climate goals.
Details: Climate Targets & County Development Plans
Officials: Pearse Doherty, Garry Martin, John McLaughlin, Martin Harley, Gerry McMonagle, Patrick McGowan, Liam Doherty, Kevin Bradley, ...
Methods: Meeting, Submission
100% Redress / Compensation for MICA/PYRITE/SULPHATE Victims,Defective Concrete Action Group
2023-09-20
Intent: To Get a fully 100% Redress Scheme for Properties affected by Defective Concrete Blocks,Products & Aggregate
Details: Defective Concrete Block, Products & Aggregate Scandal
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Brendan O'Donnell, Bryan Cannon, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
Hume Brophy
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-05-20
Intent: Ensuring that the phase-out of fur farming in Ireland is fair and reasonable for the farms involved
Details: Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Martin Blake, Charlie McConalogue, Patrick Donohoe, Matt Carthy, Norma Foley, Jackie Cahill, Micheál Martin, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Emails to Department of Agriculture officials, Oireachtas members and local constituency representatives. - Email, Meeting with Department officials and members of the Oireachtas. - Meeting
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited
2022-01-20
Intent: to Provide information about the wind farm and answer questions they may have
Details: Email issued informing of public consultation and offering opportunity to find out more about the project
Officials: Pearse Doherty, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Charlie McConalogue, Joe McHugh, Thomas Pringle, Jack Murray, Martin McDermott, Anthony Molloy, ...
Methods: Email issued informing of public consultation and offering opportunity to find out more about the project and to provide information about a wind farm (Cloghercor Windfarm, Donegal) and opportunity to answer questions they may have. - Email
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG
2021-05-21
Intent: Support for IOOA in rejecting the Government Amendment to Ban Oil and Gas future licences in the absence of an Energy Security Review.
Details: Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Mark Nestor, Johnny Flynn, Pat Daly, Ann Norton, Mary Howard, Paul Murphy, Clare Colleran Molloy, Joe Cooney, ...
Methods: Email
ALONE
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance at launch and support for service.
Details: Invitation to launch of ALONE services in Donegal.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Pearse Doherty, Joe McHugh, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Neely, Liam Ward, Joe Peoples, ...
Methods: One TD Charlie McConalogue attended the event. - Event / Reception
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
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2019-01-18
Intent: We hope to see all 31 local authorities adopt and implement effective local integration strategies
Details: Implementation of recommendation in National Migrant Integration Strategy for each local authority to have a local integration strategy
Officials: Barbara Heslin, Michael Walsh, Fergus Galvin, Michael Quinn, Ivan Grimes, Ferghal Reidy, Bernard Pollard, Dearbhla Lawson, ...
Methods: We had three separate meetings with Longford, Waterford and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council officials, asking each Council to consider adopting the recommendations of the Immigrant Council of Ireland's Keeping it Local report. The report outlines the importance of every local authority having a local integration strategy and includes guidance on what such a strategy should include- for example ring fenced funding for intercultural small grants and running local community inclusion open days. - Meeting, We had two separate meetings with the Local Community Development Committees in Donegal and Monaghan urging them as LCDCs to take a lead role in developing and monitoring a local migrant integration strategy. - Meeting