Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 11)
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited
2024-05-21
Intent: Broad awareness of Orsted and offshore wind sector and policy, clustering in the Humber region and intention to participate in ORESS2.1 with JV partner ESB.
Details: Presentation to Southern Regional Assembly
Officials: Dan Boyle, Pip Breen, Garret Kelleher, Oliver Walsh, Noel J. Coonan, Robert Beasley, Maura Bell, John Brennan, ...
Methods: One meeting with the SRA executive and one presentation at meeting of the SRA assembly members. - Meeting
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To invite local TD's and Councillors to attend event held by North Tipperary County Executive to mark the end of Tim Cullinan's term as IFA President.
Details: Event to acknowledge Tim Cullinan's term as IFA President
Officials: Alan Kelly, Eddie Moran, Fiona Bonfield, Garret Ahearn, Gerard Darcy, Hughie McGrath, Jackie Cahill, Jim Ryan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-18
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::To highlight the following key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being ask
Details: Tipperary County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Andy Maloney, Annemarie 'Shiner' Ryan, David Dunne, Declan Burgess, Eddie Moran, Fiona Bonfield, Gerard Darcy, Hughie McGrath, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
Ibec
2023-09-20
Intent: Overview of EU Regional Competitiveness Index and update on investment priorities for the Southern Region
Details: Regional Investment Priorities for the Southern Region
Officials: Oliver Walsh, Andrew McGuinness, Dan Boyle, Garret Kelleher, Sheila O’Callaghan, Tom Cronin, Conor D. McGuinness, Gillian Coughlan, ...
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Ibec Housing Report emailed to SRA members. - Email
Ibec
2023-05-19
Intent: Ensure understanding of business priorities for regional development
Details: Ibec participation in the AIR 'Regions in Focus 2023' Conference - Shaping Ireland's Regional Development
Officials: Michael Murphy, Gerard Murphy, Dan Boyle, Garret Kelleher, Oliver Walsh, Andrew McGuinness, Tom Cronin, Sheila O’Callaghan, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
Liquid Gas Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG
Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Officials: Richard O'Donoghue, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath, Carol Nolan, Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Engagement with selected TDs regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) - Email, Engagement with Richard O Donoghue regarding media coverage on a proposal to phase out replacement of gas boilers in existing homes from 2025 - Meeting, Meeting request to Brian Carroll to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 - Email, ...
Environmental Pillar
2019-05-21
Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Officials: Simon Coveney, Heather Humphreys, Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Richard Boyd Barrett, John Browne, Joan Burton, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Email
UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA)
2019-05-20
Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction
Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ...
Officials: Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Gerry Adams, James Bannon, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, ...
Methods: We sent two letters to Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. The FPS requested a meeting to discuss how the association can work with the Government to help find ways to reduce Ireland’s carbon footprint - Letter, We sent emails to the TDs selected below to to highlight the issue and to inform them we had writtent to Richard Bruton. - Email
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
2019-01-17
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, James Bannon, Tom Barry, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: 2 Lobby Days in Buswells Hotel, Sep 19th 2018 & Sep 20th 2018, to which all TDS and Senators were invited. - Lobby day
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-06-18
Intent: The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families and the additional stress it is causing. Jack & Jill is urging the HSE to abolish this clause and for the responsible Ministers to respond to the motion on Disability Rights recently and unanimously passed in the Dail
Details: For parents who have children with complex medical need, the HSE policy of 'In Loco Parentis' compels parents to provide a 'competent adult' to be in the home. This policy applies even when a qualified nurse is there should the parents decide to leave the home. Jack & Jill are advocating that the im, ...
Officials: Gerry Adams, Seán Barrett, Tom Barry, James Bannon, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, John Browne, Richard Bruton, ...
Methods: On the day of the special Dail debate on the motion on Disability Rights (Tuesday 27 March), Jack & Jill contacted each TD by email to ask for their support for the motion - Email, The Jack & Jill Nurse Managers wrote to Minister Simon Harris to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, The Jack & Jill Nurse Manager wrote to Minister Finian McGrath to request a meeting with him to discuss the issue of the 'in loco parentis' clause - Letter, ...