Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 153)
Irish Bookmakers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: To express IBA longstanding support for the Introduction of Gambling Regulation in Ireland and to share our views on key concerns about the Bill for a small number of sections.
Details: General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
Officials: James Browne, Paul Kehoe, James Lawless, Fiona O'Loughlin, Seán Kyne, Aidan Davitt, Paul Daly, Ollie Crowe, ...
Methods: Emails to highlight a number of serious legal concerns about the unintended consequences that will arise from several provisions in the Bill if the opportunity to amend is not taken, in addition to a request for meeting to discuss same. - Email, Meeting to highlight a number of serious legal concerns about the unintended consequences that will arise from several provisions in the Bill if the opportunity to amend is not taken, along with financial implications - Meeting
Flutter Entertainment PLC
2025-01-21
Intent: To communicate Flutter's support for the Bill establishing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland and to outline concerns about the unintended consequences of a small number of provisions in the Bill.
Details: Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Officials: Michael McDowell, Tim Lombard, John McGahon, Denis O'Donovan, John Cummins, Garret Ahearn, Paul Daly, Jerry Buttimer, ...
Methods: Letters sent outlining Flutter's position on unintended consequences of a small number of measures within the Bill. - Letter
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Request for enough time to be allocated to the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny of the new amendments given the scale and complexity of the Bill and that the Bill undergo an independent assessment against Aarhus Convention requirements
Details: Planning and Development Bill 2023
Officials: Garret Ahearn, Catherine Ardagh, Ivana Bacik, Frances Black, Niall Blaney, Victor Boyhan, Lynn Boylan, Nikki Bradley, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: Express concerns regarding the adverse implications of the Mercosur Trade Agreement on Irish farmers.
Details: Mercosur Trade Deal
Officials: Michael Collins, Paul Daly, Michael Fitzmaurice, Seán Canney, Micheál Carrigy, Peadar Tóibín, Marian Harkin, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
SSE plc
2025-01-21
Intent: Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver on the State's climate targets.
Details: Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Officials: Simon Harris, Peter Burke, Martin Kenny, Neale Richmond, Jack Chambers, Helen McEntee, Alan Dillon, Tim Lombard, ...
Methods: Attendance at the National Ploughing Championships. - Event / Reception, Constituency outreach prior and post general election. - Email
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Details: Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Officials: Ciaran Cannon, Colm Brophy, Ged Nash, Michael Healy-Rae, Patricia Ryan, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett, Rose Conway-Walsh, ...
Methods: Hard copy of our Manifesto was sent by letter/email to relevant spokespersons and Ministers - Letter, The NDSA held three election hustings in Galway 14 November Limerick 19 November Dublin Candidates attended election hustings organised by NDSA. Service users and staff from Rehab were in attendance and raised issues of concern to them. - Event / Reception
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Support for Rehab's priorities in our Pre-Budget Submission to address: Cost of DisabilityHousing and Independent Living Health and Mental Health Transport Employment activation Training and Education Assistive Technology Social care Funding and Reform of Disability Services
Details: Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Anne Rabbitte, Bernard Durkan, Brendan Griffin, ...
Methods: Briefing for members of Oireachtas in AV Room on Wednesday, 18 September, hosted by Michael Moynihan TD, Chairperson of Disability Matters Committee - Lobby day, Email to relevant Ministers requesting their support for specific measures outlined in our Pre-Budget Submission - Email, Following the briefing in AV Room, Leinster House, we held a meeting with Lord Mayor of Dublin, Jame Geoghegan, in the Mansion House to present our Pre-Budget Submission and request his support. Meeting also included broad discussion on disability and accessibility matters. - Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight that a River Basin Management Plan for Ireland published this week shows the amount of work that is ongoing nationally and at farm level within the agricultural sector to improve water quality.::To highlight that the breadth of new measures and actions that have been implemented in the last number of years by farmers and the wider industry to improve water quality is significant.::To highlight that the plan clearly sets out the range of new measures that have been introduced under the 5th Nitrates Action Plan and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan, as well as the targeted programmes such as the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) or the Water European Innovation Partnership Scheme (EIP) that work directly with farmers reduce nutrient losses and support action.::To highlight that the Water Action Plan shows the drive of farmers and the wider industry to deliver improvements in water quality. The recently launched Better Farmin
Details: Water Action Plan
Officials: Aodhan O'Riordain, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, Billy Kelleher, Ciaran Mullooly, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Kathleen Funchion, Luke Ming Flanagan, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
2025-01-21
Intent: The presentation will increase awareness of Meals on Wheels services in their constituency and encourage them to reach out to local providers to hear about the challenges they face regarding funding, staffing and future of the service and that they will support and recognise the importance of Meals on Wheels as part of the overall delivery of healthcare in the community and supporting older people to age in their own home.
Details: Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House
Officials: Mary Butler, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Denis Naughten, Richard Boyd Barrett, Seán Canney, Martin Heydon, Violet Anne Wynne, Brendan Smith, ...
Methods: Event / Reception
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry for the development of affordable housing
Details: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Officials: Angie Baily, Anne O'Sullivan, Michael Leane, Bobby O'Connell, Brendan Cronin, Brendán Fitzgerald, Charlie Farrelly, Dan McCarthy, ...
Methods: Email