Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-18
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.::To highlight the following 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. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask
Details: Tipperary County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Andy Maloney, Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan, David Dunne, Declan Burgess, Eddie Moran, Fiona Bonfield, Gerard Darcy, Hughie McGrath, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
Macra na Feirme
2023-09-21
Intent: Highlight the impact the proposed law would have on young farmers Highlight the need for amendments
Details: Nature Restoration Law
Officials: Michael Fitzgerald, Michael McNamara, Marian Harkin, Colm Markey
Methods: Public event in Galway - Event / Reception
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2021-01-20
Intent: For information purposes
Details: Information on CIF South East Branch submission to Tipperary County Development Plan
Officials: Kevin O'Meara, David Dunne, Fiona Bonfield, Joe Hannigan, Kieran Bourke, Andy Maloney, Máirín McGrath, Marie Murphy, ...
Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2020-01-20
Intent: Seek long term investment in regional infrastructure,::Improve efficiency of planning system::Improve public sector procurement::Address barriers to housing delivery::Barriers to employing staff::The increased cost of C&D waste management
Details: Galway’s Infrastructural Deficits, Planning / Judicial System, Public Sector Procurement, Balance Regional Economic Development, Housing, Manpower, C&D Waste
Officials: Seán Kyne, Michael Fitzgerald, Denis Naughten, Anne Rabbitte, Hildegarde Naughton, Seán Canney, Éamon Ó Cuív, Noel Grealish, ...
Methods: Met Galway Deputies in Dáil Éireann meeting room 741 on Thursday, 24th October 2019 - Meeting
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland
2018-01-19
Intent: Reduction in alcohol excise in Budget 2018
Details: Outlining case for reduction of alcohol excise in Budget 2018
Officials: Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, Stephen Lynam, Simon Coveney, Caitriona Fitzpatrick, Shane Ross, Michael Ring, Helen McEntee, ...
Methods: Meetings with Minister Donohoe, Deputy McGrath & Stephen Lynam - Meeting, Budget 2018 Submission - Submission, Circulated Drinks Industry Group of Ireland's Tourism and Brexit Reports - Email, ...
Pender & Associates Ltd
2017-09-20
Intent: Excise tax and Support Your Local campaign
Details: Taxation Policy
Officials: John Clendennen, Mary Sweeney, Mary Howard, Paul Ross, Ray McAdam, John McGahon, Eleanor Hogan, John O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Requesting councillors to submit motions in support of the 'Support Your Local' campaign. - Email
Pender & Associates Ltd
2017-09-20
Intent: Excise duty policy
Details: Taxation Policy
Officials: Michael Ring, Paul Kehoe, Seán Canney, Seán Kyne, Denis Naughten, Simon Coveney, Michael McGrath, Heather Humphreys, ...
Methods: Meeting
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, ...
ALONE
2016-09-21
Intent: To encourage council to conside their ageing demgraphic when developing housing and to develop specific models of housing for older people.
Details: Presentation to Tipperary County Council members to inform them on the work that ALONE does and introduce to them models of housing with supports
Officials: Siobhan Ambrose, Fiona Bonfield, Martin Browne, Jackie Cahill, Phyll Bugler, Catherine Carey, John Carroll, John Crosse, ...
Methods: Meeting