Current memberships may indicate policy relevance. They do not prove why a lobbying contact was made, and may not match membership at the time of older returns.
In-person meetings with TDs and senators to highlight the problems with the bills in question and their expected results - MeetingProvided speaking notes for TDs on the Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026 - Email
The activity was on the 21st May. An opportunity to play on the pitch at the Aviva Stadium. Details are as follows; • 10:30am – Arrive at Aviva Stadium• Dressing rooms and kit (top, shorts, socks) will be provided. • 11 - 12 – Football on the Aviva Stadium pitch (format will depend on numbers, details will be shared closer to the time)• 12 - 2 – Refreshments • Car parking will be provided at the Aviva Stadium carpark if required. - Event / Reception
Intent: Meeting members to discuss the hospitality sector, especially the 9% VAT rate and the impact it will have on food-led businesses and its implentation. Also, discussed were a range of issues impacting businesses which included work permits, cumulative cost increases, labour costs, energy costs and apprenticeships. The benefits of the 9% VAT rate were discussed in depth. It was sought to achieve an understanding of the sector and issues that it continues to face at outlined above.
Details: Meeting with Oireachtas Members to discuss the sector in its totality
Intent: Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid
Details: Meeting between FG and members of TBOI to discuss various legal reforms currently underway
Intent: Present Veterinary Ireland's organisational views on the situation relating to Registered Veterinary Nurses in Veterinary Practices.
Details: Invitation to Veterinary Ireland to attend the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food on the topic 'Issues around Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Nurses (Resumed)' on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 3:30 pm until 6 pm in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.
Intent: To inform political stakeholders of the successes and challenges within Horse Sport Ireland's high performance programme and reinforce the importance of continued Government support and investment.::To outline the achievements of the National Breeding Services programme and emphasise its role in supporting national breeding policy, genetic improvement, the competitiveness of the Irish sport horse sector and the need for ongoing policy and funding support.::To increase awareness among elected representatives of equestrian sport and the wider sport horse sector, its importance to rural communities, and its contribution to the Irish economy.::Highlighted the equestrian focus in the most recent round of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) and the need for councils to consider submitting applications.
Details: Opportunities and challenges for the sport horse sector
Intent: I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations perpetrated by private security.
