Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
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
Threshold
2019-09-20
Intent: Secure the attendnace of the DPO at the seminar.
Details: Invitation to seminar on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019.
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, James Browne, Pat Deering, Catherine Murphy, Marc MacSharry, Darragh O'Brien, Timmy Dooley, Paul Murphy, ...
Methods: Event took place on the 18th June in Dublin. Speakers updated the invited audience on the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2019 and implications for tenants. - Email
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
2019-05-21
Intent: To encourage adoption of recommendations outlined in the Dublin Chamber response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region, to ensure implementation of the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin.::To promote business representation on an Implementation Group for the Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Dublin and/or Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy for the Eastern & Midland Region.::To encourage coordination across the four Dublin Local Authorities.
Details: Representations to small parties and independent Local Authority representatives regarding the Dublin Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan
Officials: Mannix Flynn, Paul Hand, Vincent Jackson, Teresa Keegan, Ruairi McGinley, Damian O'Farrell, Cieran Perry, Sonya Stapleton, ...
Methods: A submission in response to the draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy was shared with Councillors across the four Dublin Local Authorities. It is available on the Dublin Chamber website: http://www.dublinchamber.ie/DublinChamberofCommerce/media/Policy-Documents/Dublin-Chamber-Submission-on-Draft-RSES-Dublin-MASP_1.pdf - Submission, Emails were exchanged with smaller parties and non-party members of Local Authorities in Dublin. - Email
National Centre for Youth Mental Health
2019-05-21
Intent: Provide update to councillors regarding Jigsaw Clondalkin and Tallaght integration.
Details: Email and letter to all Dublin South County Councillors regarding integration of Jigsaw Tallaght and Clondalkin.
Officials: Breeda Bonner, Vicki Casserly, Anne-Marie Dermody, Paula Donavan, Colm Brophy, Máire Devine, Nicky Coules, Francis Noel Duffy, ...
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, ...
Irish Cancer Society
2017-05-19
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Officials: Kenneth Flood, Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, ...
Methods: 2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call, 90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email
National Centre for Youth Mental Health
2017-01-19
Intent: The attendance of South Dublin county councillors at the mental health training session in Jigsaw Tallaght
Details: Invitiation to South Dublin county councillors to mental health training in Jigsaw Tallaght
Officials: Breeda Bonner, Colm Brophy, Vicki Casserly, Nicky Coules, Anne-Marie Dermody, Máire Devine, Paula Donavan, Mick Duff, ...
Methods: 1 Email sent on 14th September to all the South Dublin County Councillors inviting them to attend the Jigsaw Tallaght Capacity Building mental health training sessions. - Email
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG
2016-09-21
Intent: Protection of the right to housing in the Constitution
Details: Advocacy for the protection of the right to housing in the Constitution
Officials: Catherine Connolly, Catherine Martin, Catherine Murphy, Maurice Quinlivan, Dessie Ellis, Eamon Scanlon, Eoin Ó Broin, Fergus O'Dowd, ...
Methods: Reminder invitation to launch of MLRC Report on the Right to Housing - Email, Launch of MLRC Report on Right to Housing - Event / Reception, Presentation to Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness and written submission for the meeting, in respect of the MLRC Right to Housing report - Meeting, ...
National Centre for Youth Mental Health
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2016-09-20
Intent: To acquire a larger premises at a reasonable cost for Jigsaw Tallaght
Details: New premises for Jigsaw Tallaght
Officials: Breeda Bonner, Colm Brophy, Vicki Casserly, Nicky Coules, Anne-Marie Dermody, Máire Devine, Paula Donavan, Mick Duff, ...
Methods: On 11th May, Grainne met Councillor Charlie O Connor and introduced herself and discussed the situation regarding the Jigsaw Tallaght premises. - Meeting, Minister Katherine Zappone visited the Jigsaw Tallaght hub on 12th May and met the staff, project manager (Grainne McGill) and Jigsaw Regional Manager (Des O Sullivan). After a tour of the hub, the Minister was advised of the issue with the premises and she agreed to contact South Dublin County Council about the matter. - Meeting, Meeting between Grainne McGill, Des O Sullivan (Jigsaw Regional Manager) and Councillor Charlie O Connor on 28th July to ask for advice and information regarding lobbying for a new premises. - Meeting, ...