Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 72)
Cormac McKay
2025-03-25
Intent: Highlight RoadSafety shortfalls::Ask the Gardai what is taking so long to get the GardaPortal up and running?::UNECE 167 Driver vision to be made mandatory asap with all HGV vehicles retrofitted asap::Digital Drivers Licence mandatory log-on to start a vehicle ignition ::Review E-scooter legislation ::Investigate all available transport technogly to improve road safety
Details: Garda Dash Cam upload Portal, Digital Drivers Licence and UNECE 167 Driver vision
Officials: Jerry Buttimer, Joe O'Reilly, Teresa Costello, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Pauline Tully, Laura Harmon, Malcolm Noonan, Garreth Scahill, ...
Methods: Email
Polio Survivors Ireland
2025-02-24
Intent: We seek clarification on whether the cost of disability payment outlined in the programme for government will be made available to those in receipt of the State Pension.
Details: Annual Cost of Disability Payment
Officials: Louise O'Reilly, Cormac Devlin, Erin McGreehan, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Michael Collins, Pauline Tully
Methods: Email sent to 6 TDs/Senators seeking clarification on cost of disability payment for those on State Pension. - Email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Understanding of the policy concerns of the Autism community and support for the work of AsIAm
Details: Invited and hosted designated public officials at AsIAm National Autism Conference
Officials: John Kearney, Martina Mannion, Noel Byrne, Colm Ó Conaill, Micheál Carrigy, Pauline Tully, Aideen Hartney
Methods: Event / Reception, Issued email invites and associated information - Email
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Set out priority initiatives for Rural Youth to political parties and members of the Oireachtas::Key asks include: farmer mental heath initiatives, housing proposals and farm succession initiative's.
Details: Macra's General Election Manifesto
Officials: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Aindrias Moynihan, Aisling Dempsey, Alan Dillon, Alan Farrell, Alan Kelly, Albert Dolan, Ann Graves, ...
Methods: Email Manifesto to Oireachtas members - Email, Posts on social media with Manifesto priorities Press release to Oireachtas members - Social Media
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government
Details: Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Simon Harris, Edward Timmins, Steven Matthews, Joe Behan, Paul O'Brien, John Brady, Jennifer Whitmore, ...
Methods: Barry Finnegan-Stephen DonnellySimon Harris Edward TimminsSteven MatthewJoe BehanPaul O'BrienJohn BradyJennifer WhitmoreMalcolm ByrneFionntán Ó Súilleabháin - Email, All support Managers & Comms & Policy Team at FCI. Held in The Ashling Hotel Dublin November 8th - Event / Reception, Carol OkekeSorcha ClarkePeter Burke Robert Troy Barry Campion Tanya Cannon Donal Jackson Louise Heavin Kevin Boxer Moran Laura O Neill Gerry Warnock Fidelma Bennet Paul Hogan - Email, ...
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Seeking amendments to the Social Welfare Bill specifically to bring forward the increase in the Carers Allowance income disregard announced in Budget 2025 from July 2025 to Jan 2025.::Quarterly bilateral meeting with officials in the Dept Social Protection – CV Pillar
Details: Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
Officials: Brendan Howlin, Bríd Smith, Catherine Ardagh, Claire Kerrane, Colm Burke, Dara Calleary, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Duncan Smith, ...
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
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
Family Carers Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure Carer needs are reflected in Budget 2025::Support for Family Carers Ireland’ 10 Pledges for Family Carers.
Details: FCI Pre- Budget Submissions
Officials: Gary Gannon, Patrick Costello, James Browne, George Lawlor, Verona Murphy, Johnny Mythen, Emer Higgins, Pauline Tully, ...
Methods: Aisling Kinsella - Meeting, Carrie Anne - Email, Grainne Quinn - Meeting, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: Sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Details: Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Officials: Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane, Noel Byrne, ...
Methods: 01/10/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Minister Paschal Donohoe, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Minister Jack Chambers27/09/24: NFVSP posted on X highlighting the need for the required investment in the disability action plan in Budget 2025. Tagged - Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty, David Cullinane - Social Media, 28/09/24: Texts exchanged between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and special advisor Noel Byrne regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Informal communication, 07/10/24: Phone call between Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Colm O'Conaill (Assistant Sec Gen) regarding the allocation for disability in Budget 2025. - Phone call, ...
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
2025-01-21
Intent: A meeting with the Taoiseach, to address issues raised in the letter, and for steps to be taken to advance disability rights in the next Programme for Government
Details: ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Officials: Roderic O'Gorman, Anne Rabbitte, Paschal Donohoe, Jack Chambers, Simon Harris, Pauline Tully, Mary Lou McDonald, David Cullinane, ...
Methods: Letter sent via email on 05/11/24 to An Taoiseach Simon Harris and cc'd to:- Minister Roderic O'Gorman- Minister Anne Rabbitte- Minister Paschal Donohoe- Minister Jack Chambers - Letter, 28th Sept 2024: Alison Harnett (NFVSP CEO) and Megan Leahy (Administrative Officer) attended the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis as part of the Oireachtas Disability Group. - Event / Reception