Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
SuperNode Ltd
2024-01-19
Intent: Enhancing German-Irish relations in developing power transmission technology and key initiatives required to address the policy gaps to ensure sufficient infrastructure capacity to decarbonise Europe.
Details: Irish leadership in transmissin technology and electricity exports.
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Nicholas O'Brien, Martin Wall
Methods: Lunch of the book 'SuperGrid - Super Solution' by authors the late Eddie O'Connor (SuperNode Chairman) and Kevin O'Sullivan (editor Irish Times) at the Irish Embassy in Berlin, Germany on 23 Nov ember 2023. Address by the Minister Eamon Ryan, the authors and Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Stefan Wenzel. Followed by a moderated debate. - Event / Reception, Emails / phone calls were exchanged with staff at the cabinet of Minister of Environment Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan and staff at the Irish Embassy in Berlin prior to the event to coordinate. - Email
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
2023-09-21
Intent: To ensure relevant local elected representatives, and Government and Council officials, are kept fully informed throughout the development phase of the project
Details: To provide information on the Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm Project
Officials: Lorraine Hall, Jim Gildea, Jim O'Leary, Marie Baker, Barry Saul, Mary Fayne, Neale Richmond, Nicholas O'Brien, ...
Methods: Peter Lefroy, Ciara Conboy-Fischer, Gill Moore and Eda Martin held a briefing meeting with Fine Gael DLRCC Councillors on 24th July. - Meeting, On 12th June, Peter Lefroy and Holger Himmel participated in a Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment/Enterprise Ireland/IDA visit to Essen, Germany along with Minister Neale Richmond and officials. - Meeting, On 2nd August, Holger Himmel, Peter Lefroy, Emmet Egan, Ian Kennaway & Kate Garth met with a Principal Officer in the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update for the Department & Minister. - Meeting, ...
Business Objects Software Limited
2023-09-14
Intent: Share SAP strategy in helping the World Run Better and improving People’s lives and how SAP Ireland contributes.Highlight the importance of Research and Development in the digital economy and future areas of possible investment including sustainability and the Green Ledger.Need for continued investment in technology skills and availability of incentives to support software developmentRequest for official level contact to follow up on current EU legislative proposals.
Details: General engagement on strategy and investment
Officials: Simon Coveney, Nicholas O'Brien
Methods: This was a general meeting during the Minister's Trade mission to Germany - Meeting
Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited
2019-05-16
Intent: Introductory meeting to discuss Vanguard's presence in Dublin.
Details: Meeting with Paschal Donohoe, Nicholas O'Brien, Deborah Sweeney, Michelle O'Connor, Paraig Hennessy, Ian O'Hara, Katie Thurston, Robert Watt
Officials: Nicholas O'Brien, Deborah Sweeney, Robert Watt, Paschal Donohoe
Methods: 14th March - Meeting
German Irish Chamber of Industry & Commerce
2019-02-22
Intent: Explore possibility of establishing direct sea route to Germany::Insure that Ireland is not left on periphery of Europe post Brexit
Details: Brexit and the Landbridge
Officials: Enda Kenny, Nicholas O'Brien
Methods: In Berlin with German Politicians - Meeting
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2019-01-21
Intent: To encourage a city-region approach to national development.::To plan for core density and reduce urban sprawl.::To increase the housing supply in Ireland's cities.::To support international connectivity through ports and airports.::To develop transport infrastructure to connect Ireland's cities.::To encourage greater investment in public transport.::To improve Ireland's city regions as destinations for higher education.::To encourage rejuvenation of Ireland's city centres.::To improve management of water and waste in Ireland's city regions.
Details: Representations to the Department of Finance in relation to the City Regions Ireland agenda.
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Edward Brophy, Derek Moran, John Hogan, John McCarthy, Des Carville, Michael J. McGrath, Nicholas O'Brien, ...
Methods: A submission on the City Regions Ireland agenda was shared with DPOs. It is available online at the Dublin Chamber website: http://www.dublinchamber.ie/DublinChamberofCommerce/media/banners/City-Regions-Ireland-28-11-18.pdf - Submission, Emails were exchanged with DPOs in relation to the City Regions Ireland agenda. - Email, A phone call took place with a DPO in relation to the City Regions Ireland agenda. - Phone call
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2018-09-21
Intent: To encourage Government to meet its fiscal commitments as outlined in the National Development Plan.::To prioritise investment in the Greater Dublin Area with particular reference to MetroLink, the DART Expansion Programme, BusConnects, housing, and the Eastern Region Water Supply Project.::To ensure stable delivery of infrastructure investments by allowing draw-down of funds from the 'Rainy Day Fund' in the event that growth slows below the level required to fund the National Development Plan.::To ring-fence unexpected receipts for capital investment.::To highlight the challenges facing Ireland's tax competitiveness in relation to the UK ahead of Brexit.::To increase the lifetime cap on qualifying gains for Entrepreneur Relief from CGT to €15 million.::To reduce the tax on income from share dividends to 30% for entrepreneurs.::To introduce an Investor Relief to encourage investment in Irish SMEs.::To grant SMEs a higher R&D tax credit rate of 30% and allow an upfront cash claim.::To e
Details: Representations to Government officials in relation Dublin Chamber's final recommendations for Budget 2019.
Officials: Derek Moran, John McCarthy, John Hogan, Des Carville, Michael J. McGrath, Nicholas O'Brien, Niall O'Ceallaigh, Paul Ryan, ...
Methods: Emails were sent to all Secretaries General (or acting Secretaries General) and to selected Assistant Secretaries of Government Departments. - Email, Dublin Chamber's pre-Budget submission for Budget 2019 was circulated to all Secretaries General (or acting Secretaries General) and to selected Assistant Secretaries of Government Departments. The submission may be read online here: https://www.scribd.com/document/386881929/Dublin-Chamber-Pre-Budget-Submission-2019 - Submission
German Irish Chamber of Industry & Commerce
2018-01-11
Intent: This was a Breakfast panel discussion with 2 guest speakers we have invited - Rainer Wieland (VP of the European Parliament and member of the German party Christian Democratic Union) and Nicholas O’Brien (Assistant Secretary with responsibility for the International and EU Division, Department of Finance). the aim was to provide our guests two informative talks from these speakers on the above mentioned topics.
Details: Brexit, Tax Harmonisation & the Outcome of German Elections
Officials: Nicholas O'Brien
Methods: Breakfast panel discussion “Brexit, Tax harmonisation & the Outcome of German Elections”When: Wednesday, 22nd of November (8:45am – 10:00am)Where: European Commission, Representation in Ireland, 12-14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin, D02 W710With our guest speakers• Rainer Wieland, Vice President of the European Parliament and member of the German party Christian Democratic Union• Nicholas O’Brien, Assistant Secretary with responsibility for the International and EU Division, Department of Finance - Email
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED
2017-09-21
Intent: Fuller implementation of Articles 26 and 27 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child relating to the right of children to social security and the right to an adequate standard of living in the budgetary process::Seeking an increase in the direct provision weekly payment for children::Seeking to strengthen child and family income supports::Seeking to strengthen supports for children and families experiencing food poverty::Seeking an increase in investment in early years programmes::Seeking parental leave provision to continue the journey towards one full year of Family Leave for working parents
Details: Budget 2018
Officials: Niamh O’Donoghue, Regina Doherty, Katherine Zappone, Bernie McNally, Patricia Ryan, William Beausang, Richard Bruton, Dara Calleary, ...
Methods: Pre-Budget 2018 Submission - Submission, Pre-Budget 2018 Forum and National Economic Dialogue - Event / Reception, Letter
Ibec
2017-09-21
Intent: Revised application of the EU fiscal rules in order to ensure that increased resources are available for infrastructure investment
Details: Application of EU fiscal rules
Officials: John McCarthy, Nicholas O'Brien
Methods: Informal communication