Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2024-08-14
Intent: Allow for ease of roadside hedge and verge management decisions for road safety reasons
Details: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to seek clarification on the requirements for rural contractors to provide hedge management services in order to make rural roads safer.
Officials: Malcolm Noonan, Eamon Ryan, Charlie McConalogue, Darragh O'Brien, Mattie McGrath, Carol Nolan, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2024-07-02
Intent: To get clarity from NPWS on their support for NGO's who are acting as policing in the environment area
Details: : Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to request an explanation as to who is responsible for enforcement of the Wildlife Act, NPWS or NGO’s.
Officials: Malcolm Noonan, Eamon Ryan, Charlie McConalogue, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Mattie McGrath, Michael Fitzmaurice, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To emphasise the importance of acknowledging the role farmers play in safeguarding the Hen Harrier through their dedication to nurturing suitable habitats on their lands. Farmers are central figures in Hen Harrier conservation endeavours and must be placed at the forefront of all decision-making processes.::That genuine and inclusive engagement with all stakeholders is essential for achieving true conservation success, fostering commitment and collaboration across the board. Furthermore, effective conservation strategies must be pragmatic, informed, and balanced.::To Outline a number of issues for consideration::Action 8-8a::There are currently 6 Special Protection Areas (SPA's) for Hen Harrier breeding habitat. Two further SPAs have been designated for the wintering population. There is a fear amongst farmers that examination of areas outside of the SPA's which Hen Harriers habitat will result in more designations.::While farmers acknowledge the key role that designation plays in the
Details: The Threat Response Plan for the Hen Harrier 2024 – 2028
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Malcolm Noonan, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Amii McKeever, Hannah Hamilton
Methods: Submission, Email, Informal communication
Dublin Zoo
2024-05-16
Intent: Relationship buildingEnsure smooth running of capital programme
Details: Invited Minister to Native Species Weekend and to take part as a panellist. Met with NPWS Management Board in relation to Centre for Species Survival and Dublin Zoo's Conservation Programme. Invited Minister to do a pre-recorded message for IUCN World Species Congress. Met with OPW to discuss cap, ...
Officials: Malcolm Noonan, Maurice Buckley, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Mary Lou McDonald
Methods: Invited Minister to Native Species Weekend - Email, Invited Minister to pre-record a message for the IUCN World Species Congress. - Email, Met Management Board of NPWS in relation to our Centre for Species Survival and our Conservation Programme - Meeting, ...
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2024-04-11
Intent: To extend working season for hedge management
Details: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to request a temporary closing date extension and leniency for FCI members who are engaged in hedge management operations after March 1, 2024
Officials: Martin Heydon, Charlie McConalogue, Eamon Ryan, Barry Cassidy, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
2024-02-14
Intent: Extend the working season for hedge management
Details: Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to request a temporary closing date extension and leniency for FCI members who are engaged in hedge management operations after March 1, 2024.
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Charlie McConalogue, Barry Cassidy, Martin Heydon, Michael Collins, Michael Fitzmaurice, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Email
Devenish
2024-01-04
Intent: To inform Minister O'Brien about the extensive built and natural heritage at Dowth and about the cutting edge sustainable agriculture research conducted by Devenish on the farm in recent years.
Details: On 19th June, Minister Darragh O'Brien visited the farm at Dowth in the context of Government interest in the sale of the property. Niall O'Donnchú, Ciara Shaughnessy and others from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage attended with the Minister.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Ciara Shaughnessy
Methods: There were also multiple emails/phonecalls between Devenish staff and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set up and to follow on from this meeting. - Meeting
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2023-12-03
Intent: Requesting Investigation and enforcement of development works at the bog
Details: Mongan Bog
Officials: Niall Ó'Donnchú
Methods: Letter
Devenish
2023-10-20
Intent: Public awareness that the Government are purchasing the property at Dowth.
Details: On September 29th the Department Housing, Local Government and Heritage held a media event at Dowth to announce their plans to buy the property.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Malcolm Noonan, Helen McEntee, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Thomas Byrne, Sharon Tolan, Ciara Shaughnessy, Hannah Hamilton, ...
Methods: On September 29th the Government held a Press Event to announce the purchase of the Lands at Dowth. Local and national media attended. - Event / Reception
Devenish
2023-09-21
Intent: To inform Minister O'Brien about the extensive built and natural heritage at Dowth and about the cutting edge sustainable agriculture research conducted by Devenish on the farm in recent years.
Details: On 19th June, Minister Darragh O'Brien visited the farm at Dowth in the context of Government interest in the sale of the property. Niall O'Donnchú, Ciara Shaughnessy and others from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage attended with the Minister.
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Niall Ó'Donnchú, Ciara Shaughnessy
Methods: There were also multiple emails/phonecalls between Devenish staff and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set up and to follow on from this meeting. - Meeting