Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 157)
Polio Survivors Ireland
2025-02-24
Intent: We seek clarification on whether the cost of disability payment outlined in the programme for government will be made available to those in receipt of the State Pension.
Details: Annual Cost of Disability Payment
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Cormac Devlin, Erin McGreehan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Michael Collins, Pauline Tully
Methods: Email sent to 6 TDs/Senators seeking clarification on cost of disability payment for those on State Pension. - Email
Transparency International Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: For the new Government to deliver on previous commitments to implement the recommendations of the Planning Tribunal, to enact updated and robust public ethics legislation, and to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to uphold the integrity of Ireland's democratic processes and institutions. See https://transparency.ie/resources/submissions/2024_programme_for_government_letter
Details: John Devitt wrote to party leaders, including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, on 20 December 2024 to ask that the promotion of ethics in public office, as well as measures aimed at promoting transparency and stopping corruption are placed at the heart of the next Programme for Government.
Officials: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Ivana Bacik, Holly Cairns, Michael Collins, Peadar Tóibín
Methods: Formal letter to party leaders contained in a covering email - Email, Letter
Transparency International Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: For the new Government to (i) implement a coordinating body for public engagement across all departments that will focus on building participatory and deliberative engagement competence among staff, with the aim of delivering a fundamental shift in how democratic engagement is enacted and experienced by the public; and (ii) to swiftly begin co-production of an action plan on public engagement, in partnership with civil society and the public.
Details: John Devitt added his signature to a joint letter to party leaders from Irish civil society organisations involved in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) requesting deeper action on citizen engagement in the next Programme for Government.
Officials: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Ivana Bacik, Holly Cairns, Michael Collins, Peadar Tóibín
Methods: Letter signed on behalf of various civil society organisations, including John Devitt on behalf of Transparency International Ireland. - Letter
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
National Women's Council of Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Commitment to a public model of childcare.
Details: Public Childcare
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Peadar Tóibín, Bríd Smith, Holly Cairns, Roderic O'Gorman, Marie Sherlock, ...
Methods: Following DPO's in attendance at Public Childcare Alliance Launch on 19.09.24.Senator Marie Sherlock Senator Alice Mary Higgins, Ivanna Bacik TD, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Clr John Walsh, Claire Kerrane TD - Event / Reception, Care 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 day, 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 - Letter, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto
Details: General Election
Officials: Verona Murphy, Joe Cooney, Cathal Crowe, Timmy Dooley, Róisín Garvey, Donna McGettigan, Rita McInerney, Violet Anne Wynne, ...
Methods: Carrie Ann-Invitation to the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Email, Carrie Ann-Attendance at the Carer Support Group in New Ross. - Event / Reception, Raise issues affecting carers in Clare with General Election candidates - Email, ...
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: Michael Collins, Paul Daly, Michael Fitzmaurice, Seán Canney, Micheál Carrigy, Peadar Tóibín, Marian Harkin, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver on the State's climate targets.
Details: Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Officials: Simon Harris, Peter Burke, Martin Kenny, Neale Richmond, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, Alan Dillon, Tim Lombard, ...
Methods: Attendance at the National Ploughing Championships. - Event / Reception, Constituency outreach prior and post general election. - Email
Irish Cancer Society
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
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
Officials: Nessa Cosgrove, Edel Mcsharry, Michael Doyle, Evie Sammon, Bill Clear, Lisa McDonald, Frank Staples, Aoife Rose O'Brien, ...
Methods: 1 meeting with Cllr Evie Sammon; 1 meeting with Cllr Bill Clear; 1 meeting with Deputy Verona Murphy. - Meeting, Email 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, 2 phone calls with Verona Murphy, 09.11.24 and 11.11.24. - Phone call, ...
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG
2025-01-21
Intent: To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry
Details: Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Officials: Richard Bruton, Colm Forde, Alan Ahearne, Dara Calleary, Deirdre Gillane, Duncan Smith, Frances Fitzgerald, Ged Nash, ...
Methods: Conference Call, Email, Event / Reception, ...