Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 23)
Flutter Entertainment PLC
2025-01-21
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Officials: Michael McDowell, Tim Lombard, John McGahon, Denis O'Donovan, John Cummins, Garret Ahearn, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Letters sent outlining Flutter's position on unintended consequences of a small number of measures within the Bill. - Letter
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Lynn Boylan, Nikki Bradley, ...
Methods: Email
JTI Ireland Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: To inform public representatives of the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Details: Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Officials: Martin Conway, Niall Blaney, Paul McAuliffe, John Paul Phelan, Jim O'Callaghan, Peter Fitzpatrick, Paul Donnelly, Brendan Smith, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
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
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The 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
Irish Cancer Society
2025-01-21
Intent: To provide secretariat of a meeting of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Details: Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Officials: Duncan Smith, Johnny Guirke, Róisín Shorthall, Catherine Ardagh, Erin McGreehan, David Cullinane, Colm Burke, Gino Kenny, ...
Methods: 1 virtual meeting of the Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer, 11.09.24. - Virtual Meeting, Procedural email to members ahead of the meeting, 10.09.24; follow up email post-Budget, 22.10.24. - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Ensure local TDs have a greater understanding of the pre-budget demands of Letterkenny Chamber and the housing crisis in County Donegal which has been compounded by the Defective Blocks Crisis. In addition to understand that the lack of affordable housing is having a significant impact on businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Details: Chambers Ireland pre-budget lobbying day.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Thomas Pringle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Niall Blaney, Nikki Bradley
Methods: Lobby day took place in Dublin on 25th September. The Chamber CEO was joined by two members of the Chamber Council, Claire McNickle and Karoline Sweeney - Lobby day
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2025-01-20
Intent: Ensure local TDs have a greater understanding of the pre-budget demands of Letterkenny Chamber Membership in terms of Housing, Infrastructure and support needed for the business community::The TDs understand the need for significant funding to even deliver a level playing field fo rthe NW region after years of inadequate funding and lack of infrasturcture at all levels, Roads, Electricity, Rail
Details: Chambers Ireland pre-budget lobbying day.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Thomas Pringle, Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Niall Blaney, Nikki Bradley
Methods: Lobby day took place in Dublin on 25th September. The Chamber CEO was joined by two members of the Chamber Council, Claire McNickle and Karoline Sweeney - Lobby day
The Irish Traveller Movement
2025-01-20
Intent: Safeguarded investment for Traveller programmes and supports. Commitments to Traveller equality and programme provisions in PFG. Investment in school diversity and anti racism programme. Support for adequate protection in Hate Crime legislation in development
Details: Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Officials: Ivana Bacik, Ged Nash, Seán Sherlock, Rebecca Moynihan, Marie Sherlock, Annie Hoey, Annie Hoey, Eileen Flynn, ...
Methods: Submission, Submission, Email, ...
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
2024-12-11
Intent: Acknowledgement of the issues facing business. Influence the programme for government post election.
Details: General election Manifesto , sent t sitting TDs and Donegal candidates for the general election 2024
Officials: Padráig Mac Lochlainn, Pearse Doherty, Thomas Pringle, Charlie McConalogue, Noel Andrew Jordan, Charles Ward, Nikki Bradley, Niall Blaney
Methods: Email was sent to each person with Letterkenny Chamber General Election Manifest attached. The email highlighted the key issues. Sent on 21st November 2024 - Email