Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-18
Intent: To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people. Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.Showcasing Ballina to the wider community on a national and international level.
Details: Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
Officials: Kevin Kelly, Tom Gilligan, Joanne Grehan, John Condon, Peter Duggan, Catherine McConnell, Michael Loftus, Annie May Reape, ...
Methods: Running throughout the year, Ballina 2023 hosted a year long series of events, running from January to December. - Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2022-05-17
Intent: To call on Irish Water to issue one single meter charge to replace the multiple meter charges that are currently in place.::To highlight that many farmers who have fragmented farms face multiple water meter charges which in some cases exceed the actual volumetric charge.::To highlight that IFA is seeking a meeting with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), as we strongly dispute CRU's statement on their website that the new Non-Domestic Tariffs are fairer especially for farm customers.
Details: Meter Changes - Irish Water
Officials: Al McDonnell, Annie May Reape, Blackie Gavin, Brendan Mulroy, Catherine McConnell, Christy Hyland, Cyril Burke, Damien Ryan, ...
Methods: Social Media, Meeting, Email
Hume Brophy
2021-05-21
Intent: Brief relevant stakeholders regarding the benefits of shared micro mobility locally
Details: Sustainable Micro Mobility
Officials: Owen Keegan, Philomena Poole, AnnMarie Farrelly, David Storey, Danny McLoughlin, Michael Mulhern, Ann Doherty, Brendan McGrath, ...
Methods: Wrote to relevant stakeholders regarding the potential of shared micro-mobility operations locally - Letter, Made submissions to relevant stakeholders regarding the potential of shared micro-mobility operations locally - Submission, Met with relevant stakeholders regarding the potential of shared micro-mobility operations locally - Meeting, ...
SSE plc
2021-05-21
Intent: To provide a briefing to Mayo County council on SSE Renewables plans for development in Co. Mayo, and also on SSE Renewables response to Mayo County Councils consultation on the Draft County Development Plan. Our submission focuses mainly on specific opportunities for onshore wind, as well as issues relating to security of supply, the decarbonisation of heat, transport and public lighting.::Our submission highlights the significant potential for onshore wind in County Mayo. We recommend ambitious policies in relation to onshore wind in keeping with Ireland's national targets and climate policy.
Details: Briefing on potential development by SSE Renewables in Co. Mayo
Officials: Peter Duggan, Catherine McConnell
Methods: Conference Call
SSE plc
2021-05-21
Intent: To submit views on MCC's draft County Development Plan. Our submission focuses mainly on specific opportunities in relation to onshore wind though we also cover security of supply, the decarbonisation of heat, transport and public lighting. Our submission highlights the significant potential for onshore wind in County Mayo. We recommend ambitious policies in relation to onshore wind in keeping with Ireland's national targets and climate policy.
Details: Public consultation on draft Mayo County Development Plan.
Officials: Peter Duggan
Methods: Submission
Ibec
2021-01-21
Intent: Ensure understanding of the immediate and substantial challenges that Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic are presenting to businesses, particularly to those with all-island operations::Increase awareness of the ‘manifesto from business for a shared island’ being prepared by the Ibec-CBI Joint Business Council
Details: All-island economy
Officials: Pearse Doherty, Matt Carthy, Darren O'Rourke, Rose Conway-Walsh, Mairéad Farrell, Brendan Howlin, Martin Fraser, John Callinan, ...
Methods: Letter, Event / Reception
Connaught Airport Development Company Ltd
2021-01-04
Intent: Secure funding
Details: Funding supports due to Covid 19 pandemic impact on business
Officials: Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Hildegarde Naughton, Kieran O'Donnell, Peter Duggan, Ciaran Hayes, Brendan McGrath, Eugene Cummins, ...
Methods: Letter, Meeting, Virtual Meeting, ...
Irish SME Association
2020-09-21
Intent: Processing of an ISME member grant application consistent with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation guidelines
Details: Operation of the Business Restart Grant in Mayo County Council
Officials: Michael Ring, Peter Duggan, Orlaigh Quinn, Declan Hughes
Methods: Email
NCBI
2018-09-21
Intent: To secure a meeting with Mayo County Council
Details: Email sent to secure a meeting with Mayo County Council
Officials: Cyril Burke, John Caulfield, Lisa Chambers, Tom Connolly, Rose Conway-Walsh, Gerry Coyle, John Cribbin, Neil Cruise, ...
Methods: Email