Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Pobail le Chéile, CDP, Ltd
2021-05-05
Intent: Wins support of three or more Councillors for a €5,000 award
Details: Contact Municipal District Councillors seeking support for a Development fund Grant application (as required by terms of DFI awards
Officials: Michael McClafferty, Michael Easbuig, Marie T Gallagher, John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh, Noreen McGarvey, Anthony Molloy
Methods: An email to each of the six Municipal district Councillors (Glenties MD) - 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
SSE plc
2018-01-19
Intent: To put forward SSEs view on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report.::To highlight the need to support the development of clean energy, such as onshore wind to help deliver the CDP's strategic objective and outlined the significant economic contribution made by the wind energy sector.::Highlighted that the restrictions placed on wind development are disproportionate compared to other forms of development i.e setback distances which are considerably greater than those outlined in the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::SSE argued that the County Development Plans should reflect Government energy policy which was not forthcoming in the proposals::We noted and welcome the support of offshore wind development in Irish waters.
Details: Response to consultation on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ...
Methods: Submission
Vintners' Federation of Ireland
2017-12-22
Intent: Calling on Donegal Councillors to ensure that the proposed increase in commercial rates of 5% is not put in place. While there has been some recovery in the trade in recent years 2017 was very challenging for the pub trade in Donegal primarily due to the loss of the British Tourist trade. If put in place jobs will be lost and some small businesses will close.
Details: Proposed increase in commercial rates in Donegal.
Officials: Gerry McMonagle, Jimmy Kavanagh, Andrew Jordan, Michael McBride, Tom Conaghan, Martin Harley, John Campbell, Patrick McGowan, ...
Methods: Letter
Joe Bonner Planning
2017-05-21
Intent: Movement of Settlement Boundary to include lands currently outside of the settlement boundary
Details: Seeking amendment to a settlement boundary in Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024
Officials: Enda Bonner, Marie T Gallagher, Terrence Slowey, Michael Easbuig, John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh, Seamus O'Domhnaill
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, ...
Glenties Wind Farm Information Group
2017-05-05
Intent: The inclusion in the 2018-2024 CDP of a 10 times wind turbine height setback distance between turbines and places of residence/congregation. .::The protection of the six river sub basins containing the freshwater pearl mussel (Eske, Clady, Leannan, Owenea, Owencarrow and Glaskeelin) from windfarm development.::The re-powering of existing wind farms without any further intrusion on new sites.
Details: Wind energy policy in the upcoming new Co Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2016-09-01
Intent: To secure support for the Congress Charter For Fair Conditions of Employment
Details: congress charter for fair employment
Officials: Liam Blaney, Gerry Crawford, Ciaran Brogan, Albert Doherty, John Campbell, Gary Doherty, Paul Canning, Michael Easbuig, ...
Methods: 30 May 2016 - Meeting