Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 21)
IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG
2025-02-24
Intent: Sharing of knowledge and information on the music and creative industry in Ireland
Details: the Irish Music industry and the impact of AI, Streaming and Buyouts on IMRO members
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen, Barry Cowen, Barry Andrews
Methods: Meeting
MSD
2025-02-04
Intent: to discuss with Irish European political stakeholders MSD Ireland's position on the current negotiations at the EU Council on the Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation (GPL) and the need to ensure that a strong regulatory Data Protection baseline of 8 years remains in place in order to ensure EU competitiveness.
Details: Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Ciaran Mullooly, Nina Carberry, Seán Kelly, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen
Methods: Meeting
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-02-03
Intent: For MEPs to attend the event, which aims to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions.
Details: An invitation for MEPs in Ireland to attend Europe Housing Day in Brussels (04/02/2025), organised by Habitat for Humanity.
Officials: Seán Kelly, Barry Andrews, Regina Doherty, Luke Ming Flanagan, Barry Cowen, Nina Carberry, Ciaran Mullooly, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: The email contained an invitation the Europe Housing Day event that Habitat for Humanity is organising in Brussels (Tuesday 4th February, Residence Palace) with the aim to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions. - Email
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports for hotels::A lifting of the cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality business::Measures to attract greater insurance competition into the market::Increased investment in Tourism Marketing & Development::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development::Increased access to finance for business development via State-supported financing solutions::Exemption on taxes for tips and gratuities paid to employees::Enhanced regional air access::A commitment to funding and delivering the Corks Events Centre::The placement of tourism and hospitality within a Government Departm
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon, Martin Heydon, Colm Burke, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses, support sustainability within the sector, increase investment, support training and recruitment, and enhance air access. and address the challenges facing the wider sector. An exemption on taxes relating to employee tips was also sought. - Letter, Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses - Email, Seeking a reduction in hospitality VAT and measures to tackle the cost of doing business. - Meeting, ...
County Kildare Chamber
2025-01-21
Intent: To outline and progress key areas of interest for County Kildare Chamber members and for Chambers Ireland at EU level, including the Single Market, trade, sustainability, and renewable energy
Details: Chambers Ireland Delegation to Brussels
Officials: Nina Carberry, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Seán Kelly, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Methods: Meeting with a number of Irish MEPs in the European Parliament in Brussels on 6th November 2024. - Meeting
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
2025-01-21
Intent: To raise awareness of EnergyCloud Ireland's initiative in Offaly and to highlight the support available from EnergyCloud Ireland to families in energy poverty across Offaly in conjunction with Offaly County Council.
Details: Invitation to the launch of an Offaly County Council Project between EnergyCloud Ireland and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy.
Officials: Peter Burke, John Clendennen, Tony McCormack, Carol Nolan, Barry Cowen, Maria Walsh, Ciaran Mullooly, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Invitation to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Email, Participation in to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Meeting, Participation in to the launch of a Midlands based Project between EnergyCloud Ireland, Offaly County Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) whereby homes will be equipped with an EnergyCloud enabled smart device to allow them to benefit from free tanks of hot water from surplus renewable energy. - Phone call, ...
Insurance Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness, proportionality and other aspects of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and discuss with Ireland's new MEPs. Also to discuss an ongoing issue related to Italian protectionist policies impacting Irish insurance sector.
Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's new European Parliament representatives
Officials: Maria Walsh, Michael J. McGrath, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Billy Kelleher, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Event / Reception, ...
Q4PR
2025-01-21
Intent: For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on their intentions to promote Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage; ::For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on their intended policy measures to help reduce electricty prices in the short and medium terms ::For MEPS to seek clarification from incoming EU Commissioners on upholding the technological neutrality principle in housing and construction policy ::For MEPS to ask incoming EU Commissioners on their views on evolving the Innovation Fund into a Deployment Fund for energy-intensive sectors and how they see the role of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) can help maintain a level playing field internationally in order to deliver on the EU’s climate targets
Details: Correspondence and engagement with Irish MEPS regarding decarbonisation proposals and implications for the cement manufacturing sector in Ireland.
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, ...
Methods: 1 letter to each MEP - Letter, 1 meeting with each - Meeting
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver on the State's climate targets.
Details: Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Officials: Simon Harris, Peter Burke, Martin Kenny, Neale Richmond, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, Alan Dillon, Tim Lombard, ...
Methods: Attendance at the National Ploughing Championships. - Event / Reception, Constituency outreach prior and post general election. - Email
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Dóchas policies on above and geberal election manifesto policies
Details: Meetings with Irish MEPs and TD on EU external policies, development and human rights priorities
Officials: Barry Andrews, Cormac Devlin, Maria Walsh, Seán Kelly, Nina Carberry
Methods: Event witrh other EU development groups and bilateral discussions with Irish MEP Barry Andrews and Cormac Devlin TD - Meeting, Roundtable meeting with Irish MEPs - Virtual Meeting