Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
MKC Communications
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2020-01-21
Intent: To highlight how retail and tourism businesses will be negatively impacted if legislation (Brexit Omnibus Act) to introduce a new minimum refund threshold of €175 is commenced.::The retention of the current VAT refund threshold, as provided for under the Retail Export Scheme legislation (Value Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010).::To seek support for the establishment of a consultative forum, involving representatives from the tax back sector, retail, tourism, Revenue and Gardaí, and Dept. of Finance, who will examine alternatives to the commencement of a new €175 Retail Export Scheme threshold, as legislated for in the Brexit Omnibus Act.
Details: Retail Export Scheme - Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2019 ( Brexit Omnibus Act)
Officials: Michael D'Arcy, Derek Moran, Graham Doyle, John Hogan, John McCarthy, Declan Hughes, Kevin McCarthy, William Parnell, ...
Methods: An economic report about the impact of a new higher VAT refund threshold was emailed to Minister Brendan Griffin, Minister Michael D'Arcy, Minister Paschal Donohoe, Ed Brophy, David Hegarty, and Dr. Orlaigh Quinn. - Email, Meetings were held with Minister Michael D'Arcy, Minister Brendan Griffin, and Dr. Orlaigh Quinn. - Meeting, A letter highlighting industry concerns about the introduction of a VAT refund threshold of €175 and its effect on retail and tourism businesses was emailed in September to specific members of the Oireachtas, members of Government, Special Advisers and senior Civil Servants. - Email, ...
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2019-09-19
Intent: For budget request to be implemented
Details: Wrote to Ministers and TD's looking for support in a Pre-budget submission which includes Housing, Health and Transport
Officials: Maria Bailey, Pat Casey, Ruth Coppinger, Barry Cowen, Mattie McGrath, Eoin Ó Broin, Victor Boyhan, Paudie Coffey, ...
Methods: Sent pre-budget submission to politicians looking for support in Housing Health and Transport - Email
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2018-08-27
Intent: That funding would be made available to secure accessible housing, transport,PA services and Pay restoration
Details: Irish Wheelchair Association submitted Pre-budget document which included funding 500,000 hours for Personal Assistant Services (PA), 7% of Housing for people with a physical disability, accessible transport for all, and Pay restoration for section 39 organisations
Officials: Aidan Davitt, Alice-Mary Higgins, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Billy Lawless, Brian O'Domhnaill, Catherine Ardagh, Catherine Noone, Colette Kelleher, ...
Methods: Pre-budget submission was sent by email to all Oireachtas members - Email, Pre-budget submission was posted to all Oireachtas members - Submission
MKC Communications
2018-01-19
Intent: Awareness of and Support for the development of Solar Farms at nominated sites in Galway
Details: Provision of information in relation to proposed investment in Solar Farm Developments in Galway
Officials: Seán Canney, Anne Rabbitte, Ciaran Cannon, Hildegarde Naughton, Padraig O'Ceidigh, James Charity, Gabriel Cronnelly, Jim Cuddy, ...
Methods: Email to Galway public representatives seeking meeting to discuss proposed planning application for a solar farm development in Galway - Email, Calls in follow-up to email sent. - Phone call
Ervia
2017-05-19
Intent: Ensure long term funding certainty for Irish Water to plan and deliver critical water and waste water infrastructure for Ireland.::Establishment of a Drinking Water Inspectorate to have one national body that makes critical determinations regarding public health.::Achieve significant water conservation in an efficient and economical manner by extending the benefits of water metering via new build development.::Build public understanding of the progress being made now and that must continue to be made in future to repair, expand and transform our water and wastewater infrastructure in the interest of the entire country.
Details: Future Funding of Domestic Water Services
Officials: Colm Brophy, Mary Butler, Jim Daly, Alan Farrell, Noel Grealish, Séamus Healy, Paul Murphy, Jan O'Sullivan, ...
Methods: Submissions to, appearances at, meetings and phone calls with Chair and membership of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future Funding for Domestic Water Services - Submission, Submissions to, appearances at, meetings and phone calls with Chair and membership of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future Funding for Domestic Water Services - Email, Submissions to, appearances at, meetings and phone calls with Chair and membership of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future Funding for Domestic Water Services - Phone call, ...
Ibec
2017-01-20
Intent: Highlight the effects of a visibility clause to the retail industry
Details: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
Officials: Paudie Coffey, Aidan Davitt, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Heather Humphreys, Michael McDowell, Joan Freeman, Victor Boyhan, Padraig O'Ceidigh, ...
Methods: Phone call with Senator Paudie Coffey - Phone call, Meeting with Senator Aidan Davitt - Meeting, Letter to Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Minister Heather Humphries - Letter, ...
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2016-08-29
Intent: The Government to support pre-budget submission and make available funds to implement change::TD's To attend a Launch of IWA pre-budget submission 2017 and lend their support
Details: On behalf of our 20,000 members, Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) called on the Government to support the issues laid out in the Pre-budget Submission 2017 such as Health, Housing, Transport and Social Protection
Officials: Mick Barry, John Brassil, James Browne, Pat Buckley, Joan Collins, Jim Daly, Michael Harty, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email was sent to all TD's with a bullet point pre-budget submission attached with previsional invite to a launch date for the 28th September - Submission
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2016-08-29
Intent: The Government to support Irish Wheelchair Associations pre-budget submission::TD's To attend a Launch of IWA pre-budget submission 2017 and lend their support
Details: Health, Housing,Transport, Social Protetection
Officials: Mick Barry, John Brassil, James Browne, Pat Buckley, Joan Collins, Jim Daly, Michael Harty, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email was sent to all TD's with a bullet point pre-budget submission attached with previsional invite to a launch date for the 28th September - Submission