Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 20)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2019-09-21
Intent: Simplification to some of the requirements of the scheme::Flexibility for farmers in relation to the stock bull requirement in the programme
Details: Beef Data Genomics Scheme
Officials: Jackie Cahill, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Pat Deering, Martin Kenny, Charlie McConalogue, Willie Penrose, Thomas Pringle, Paul Daly, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media
Ibec
2019-09-20
Intent: Ensure understanding of the policy priorities of the food and drink sector; namely, Brexit response, competitiveness, export and domestic markets, European single market, safety and sustainability
Details: Food Drink Ireland Policy Priorities 2019
Officials: Sinead McPhillips, Declan Hughes, Philip Kelly, Orlaigh Quinn, Eamonn Molloy, John Callinan, Charlie McConalogue, Jackie Cahill, ...
Methods: Letter
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
Ibec
2019-05-21
Intent: Communicate the Brexit challenge and the mitigation measures required by the Irish agrifood sector
Details: Food Drink Ireland Business Monitor Q4 - April 2019
Officials: Brendan Gleeson, Sinead McPhillips, Orlaigh Quinn, Declan Hughes, Pat Deering, Charlie McConalogue, Niall Collins, Peadar Tóibín, ...
Methods: Letter
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
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2019-05-20
Intent: Seeking full & effective implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017
Details: Seeking full & effective implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017
Officials: Frances Fitzgerald, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Pádraig MacLochlainn, Michael Harty, Paddy Burke, Fiona O'Loughlin, Alice-Mary Higgins, Ivana Bacik
Methods: Meeting with Deputy Frances Fitzgerald to discuss implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. Focusing on ensuring law is effectively supporting those exploited in sex trade - focus on their decriminalisation & delivery of supported exit routes. - Meeting, Joint event held with TORL partners in AV Room of Leinster House to mark 2nd anniversary of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.Discussion about implementation of the legislation to date, the upcoming review & information on other jurisdictions & how similar legislation is working. Several representatives from Dail Eireann & the Seanad attended: Sen Padraig McLoughlin, Michael Harty TD, Sen Paddy Burke, Frances Fitzgerald TD, Fiona O’Loughlin TD, Marcella Corcoran Kenney TD, Sen Alice Mary Higgins, Sen Ivana Bacik - Event / Reception
Studbook Development Ireland Limited
2019-05-06
Intent: An end to unauthorised State aid paid by DAFM to Horse Sport Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee. End to anti-competitive practices by Horse Sport Ireland.
Details: State aid; incorrect granting of derogations for discriminatory competitions by DAFM.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Timmy Dooley, Michael Creed, Kevin Smyth, Brian Crowley, Brian Hayes, Deirdre Clune, Liadh Ní Riada, ...
Methods: Requests for assistance abut unauthorised State aid payments made by DAFM to Horse Sport Ireland. - Email, Discussion about unauthorised State aid payments made by DAFM to Horse Sport Ireland, and anti-competitive practices by Horse Sport Ireland. - Phone call, Emails to MEP concerning proposed Copyright Directive. - Email
Keating & Associates
2019-01-21
Intent: Delivery of the recommendations of the report mentioned above
Details: Impress the importance of the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Aquaculture Licencing Review Group report of May 2017
Officials: Martin Kenny, Joe McHugh, Greg Harkin, Pádraig MacLochlainn, Charlie McConalogue
Methods: Separate meetings in each instance, Carrick-on Shannon (Martin Kenny), Fanad (Charlie McConalogue) and Letterkenny (Joe McHugh) - Meeting, Calls to follow-up as well as prior to meetings - Phone call, Text message - Informal communication, ...
Ibec
2019-01-18
Intent: Communicate food industry priorities for Budget 2019 (Brexit contingency measures, skills and labour shortages, innovation supports, sustainable agri-food solutions, workplace wellbeing supports
Details: Food Drink Ireland Budget 2019 Submission
Officials: Pat Deering, Charlie McConalogue, Niall Collins, Peadar Tóibín, Martin Kenny, Jackie Cahill, Michael D'Arcy, Willie Penrose, ...
Methods: Letter
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