Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Colm McCourt
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2021-04-30
Intent: Rezoning
Details: Dundalk Stadium
Officials: Marianne Butler, Richie Culhane, Mark Dearey, Kenneth Flood, Jennifer Green, John McGahon, Kevin Meenan, Peter Savage, ...
Methods: Email
Polio Survivors Ireland
2020-01-02
Intent: Awareness of issues causing people with disabilities to be unable to move around public areas freely::Removal of a tree causing a blockage for those with mobility aids such as wheelchairs, in a public place
Details: Obstruction of public pathways which cause issues for people with mobility problems
Officials: Marianne Butler, Richie Culhane, Kevin Callan, Tom Cunningham, Mark Dearey, Maria Doyle, Kenneth Flood, Frank Godfrey, ...
Methods: Brendan Moore, member of Polio Survivors Ireland and known as a disability activist locally, called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at Longwalk, Dundalk, which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. - Lobby day
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2019-09-20
Intent: Discussion on implications on Governments Climate Action Plan, Renewables and Nitrates Review and its impact on farmers::To get the Government support on blocking Mercosur Deal and to make sure that farmers have reasonable targets to achieve under climate action plan
Details: Climate Action Plan, Renewables
Officials: Michael Creed, Richard Bruton, Thomas Pringle, Joe McHugh, Robbie Gallagher, Heather Humphreys, Niamh Smyth, Maria Doyle, ...
Methods: Meeting, Event / Reception, Informal communication, ...
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
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Officials: Grace O'Sullivan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Ciarán Cuffe, Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communication
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Noel Keelan, Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, ...
Methods: Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / Reception, Two Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email
Dundalk Chamber
2019-05-21
Intent: closer ties between north and south
Details: Meeting of SPC of Loth CC re Infrastructure European and Cross Border
Officials: Edel Corrigan, Dolores Minogue, Colm Markey, Oliver Tully
Methods: two meetings including one joint under MOU with Newry Mourne - Meeting
Dundalk Chamber
2019-05-21
Intent: raise awarness of the economic potential of the M1 corridor from Drogheda to Newry
Details: attendEES at launch of M1 CORRIDOR details re Minister already set out
Officials: Anne Campbell, Declan Breathnach, Oliver Tully, Peter Fitzpatrick, John McGahon, Colm Markey, Dolores Minogue, Jackie Maguire, ...
Methods: invite to all local representatives. Those that attended are listed below - Email
Dundalk Chamber
2019-01-21
Intent: enhance cross border contact with Newry and Mourne; awarness generation to our members of Louth CC work on energy conservation
Details: SPC dealing with Cross border and infrastructure
Officials: Emma Coffey, Oliver Tully, Edel Corrigan, Colm Markey, Frank Pentony
Methods: Meeting
Dundalk Chamber
2018-01-21
Intent: raise awarness with policy makers
Details: Cross border economic development
Officials: Oliver Tully, Dolores Minogue, Colm Markey, Emma Coffey, Edel Corrigan
Methods: SPC on Louth County Council - Event / Reception