Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
NewsBrands Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill
Details: Defamation
Officials: James Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro, Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, Sarah Bardon, Paul Clarkson
Methods: Calls and texts with Minister Browne, Deirdre Gillane, Andrew Munro re commencement of Defamation (Amendment) Bill in Dail, and subsequently on committee stage - Phone call, Emails to the Taoiseach and Minister Browne re importance of enactment of Defamation (Amendment) Bill during lifetime of Government - Email, Conversation with the Tanaiste at Irish Journalism Awards seeking commitment for restoration of Defamation (Amendment) Bill to Order Paper when new Government formed - Informal communication
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd.
2024-09-16
Intent: Highlighting work towards driving increased paper cup recycling rates and thepositive effects on the environment via 'The Cup Collective' recycling scheme.
Details: Highlighting Positive Recycling Work
Officials: Micheál Martin, Billy Kelleher, Timmy Dooley, Cathal Crowe, Róisín Garvey, Paul Clarkson
Methods: Attendance at Ennis Chamber's President's Lunch on July 5th at Dromoland Inn, Co. Clare. A display of The Cup Collective recycling bin units was viewable to DPOs wishing to find out details of the scheme. - Event / Reception
FleishmanHillard, Ireland
2023-09-20
Intent: Restore funding that had been in place for 11 years that resulted in 600 scholarships connecting third level institutions in Ireland and Canada
Details: Third level funding via Emmigrant Support Programme
Officials: Paul Clarkson
Methods: Shared letter from previous departmental correspondence - Email
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)
2023-08-30
Intent: A fair share of Government information advertising for local news publishers
Details: Spending on Government information advertising
Officials: Nick Miller, Paul Clarkson, Deirdre Gillane, Juno McEnroe, Darragh O'Brien
Methods: Virtual Meeting, Email
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)
2023-05-06
Intent: A fair share of Government advertising spend with the local news publishing sector
Details: Government Advertising Spend with Local News Publishers
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Stephen Donnelly, Eamon Ryan, Simon Coveney, Darragh O'Brien, Catherine Martin, Nick Miller, Paul Clarkson, ...
Methods: Emails to individual ministers and advisers drawing attention to Government and State Agency advertising campaigns that did not include local news publishers. - Email, One in-person meeting. Subsequent virtual meeting held in early part of next returns period and will be recorded accordingly. - Meeting, Messages to set up meetings - Social Media
NewsBrands Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: 0% rate of VAT on print and digital newspapers in Budget 2023
Details: Reduction on VAT on print and digital newspapers
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath, Catherine Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Fiona O'Connor, Tanya Warren, Juno McEnroe, Paul Clarkson, ...
Methods: Email, Letter, Letter, ...
NewsBrands Ireland
2022-09-21
Intent: A reduction in VAT for sales of printed newspapers and digital subscriptions to 0% in Budget 23
Details: Zero VAT rate for print and digital newspapers
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Micheál Martin, Catherine Martin, Leo Varadkar, Niamh Smyth, Helen McEntee, Dara Calleary, Emma Cunningham, ...
Methods: Pre-Budget submission calling for a zero rate of VAT on print and digital newspapers. - Submission, Request for meeting to discuss application of a zero rate of VAT on print and digital newspapers - Email
Ibec
2022-09-21
Intent: Ensure awareness of the new skills required in Ireland’s financial services sector and make recommendations
Details: Financial Services Ireland campaign “Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future”
Officials: Simon Harris, Eamonn Molloy, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aidan Davitt, Aidan O'Connor, Aidan Corkery, Aindrias Moynihan, Aine Doyle, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Social Media
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland)
2022-09-19
Intent: Stated aim of specific details
Details: Joint Submission with NewsBrands Ireland about lowering VAT on newspapers and digital subscription to 0%
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath, John Hogan, Emma Cunningham, Fiona O'Connor, Micheál Martin, Deirdre Gillane, Paul Clarkson, ...
Methods: Email
Ibec
2022-05-20
Intent: Ensure awareness of Ibec's latest campaign, 'Ireland: Towards a Model of Sustainable Substance'
Details: 'Ireland: Towards a Model of Sustainable Substance' Campaign
Officials: Pádraig Dalton, Deirdre Gillane, Gráinne Weld, Diarmuid Lynch, Pat McParland, Paul Clarkson, Alan Ahearne, Kevin Barrett, ...
Methods: Email