Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Ibec
2019-05-21
Intent: Inform the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region
Details: Economic and spatial development of the Southern Region
Officials: Pat Millea, John Brennan, Robert Beasley, Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, Tom McEllistrim, Denis Foley, William Paton, Thomas Kinsella, ...
Methods: Submission
Engineers Ireland
2019-05-20
Intent: This was a Forum (and Technical Conference) for our members and others, held in Kilkenny on 1 March. One of the aims of the event was to inform the Minister of State about the work of Engineers Ireland and additionally, through our guest speakers, how applied artificial intelligence is enhancing the business performance of companies in Ireland.
Details: Forum on Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Officials: Michael D'Arcy, Colette Byrne, Maurice Buckley, John Brennan, Pat Millea
Methods: Our Applied AI Forum was the first in a series of Fora that we in Engineers Ireland are hosting in 2019. It was held at the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny with over 200 people in attendance, primarily engineers and students. Minister of State D'Arcy (who is a Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance) was invited by email and had intended to come to speak at the Forum but had to remain at Leinster House to vote. The Forum was organised by our South East Regional Branch, in conjunction with our head office. The Minister asked for his speech to be read out at the event, which it was. - Event / Reception, In addition to the original email to the Minister of State, email invites were also sent to other DPOs and of those listed below, Mr Buckley did attend. - Email
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2017-05-21
Intent: To propose the scrapping Section 8 of this bill which would allow hedgecutting in August & burning in March will negatively impact breeding birds and other biodiversity. Comms also included detail on the impacts of burning on birds and other wildlife.
Details: Heritage Bill
Officials: Lynn Ruane, Alice-Mary Higgins, Grace O'Sullivan, Kevin Humphreys, Fintan Warfield, Paul Daly, Ivana Bacik, Paul Bradford, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Social Media, ...
Disability Federation of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2017-05-19
Intent: To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.
Details: Submitted proposed amendments to the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, the UN CRPD 'Triple lock' and the lived experience of people with disabilities in Ireland.
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Andrew Doyle, Barry Cowen, Bernard Durkan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Griffin, ...
Irish Cancer Society
2017-05-19
Intent: A reduction in parking charges for cancer patients undergoing treatment at public hospitals
Details: Car parking charges for cancer patients
Officials: Kenneth Flood, Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, ...
Methods: 2 Phone calls with Cllr Nial Ring between 7 March and 30 April.2 phone calls with Cllr Marie Casserly between 8 March and 16 April. - Phone call, 90 e-mails responding to messages of support from Councillors. - Email
IMPACT trade union
2016-09-20
Intent: Support of local representatives against proposed Library Shared Services
Details: Objection to proposed Library Shared Services
Officials: Anne Ahern, Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Jim Deane, Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Andy Gladney, Thomas Kinsella, ...
Methods: Correspondence to all TDs/councillors in Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford County Councils. - Email
IMPACT trade union
2016-05-18
Intent: For relevant counties and local authorities to retain control of their own fire, library and veterinary services.
Details: Campaign to oppose the proposed amalgamation of fire, library and veterinary services in relevant counties/local authorities.
Officials: Michael Doran, Denis Foley, Eamon Aylward, Tomás Breathnach, John Brennan, Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Peter Cleere, Fidelis Doherty, ...
Methods: Email correspondence was issued to all election candidates (who were DPOs at the time) and councillors in Carlow/Kilkenny and Laois/Offaly and Sligo/Leitrim. - Email
eircom Limited
2016-01-20
Intent: Awareness on the part of the relevant DPO of eir's plans for high-speed broadband roll-out in the local community
Details: Government Policy on Broadband Services: Availability of eir services in particular the provision of High-Speed Fixed and Mobile Broadband Services on a national basis
Officials: Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Pat Millea, Maurice Shorthall, John Brennan, Michael McCarthy, Pat Fitzpatrick
Methods: Downings Community Centre Donegal. Meeting facilitated by Mr Joe McHugh TD.Kilkenny North County Councillors - Meeting
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
2016-01-14
Intent: charter objectives are a living wage, fair hours, rights to representation and collective bargaining, respect equality and ethics in the workplace and fair public procurement
Details: to secure support for the Congress charter for fair conditions of work
Officials: Eamon Aylward, John Brennan, Peter Cleere, Matt Doran, Tomás Breathnach, Fidelis Doherty, Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Michael Doyle, ...
Methods: t council meeting of 21 December - Meeting