Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 210)
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-02-07
Intent: A meeting with Irish MEPs to discuss Habitat's EU manifesto on housing as well as Habitat's work locally in Ireland.
Details: Meeting with MEPs in Brussels as part of Europe Housing Day
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Seán Kelly
Methods: Meeting in Brussels with both DPOs (separately) to discuss Habitat's EU manifesto on housing. This was a follow-on meeting from Europe Housing Day, which was hosted by Habitat for Humanity in Brussels. There was also discussions around Habitat's local work in Ireland, including the scaling of the charity's social enterprise, Habitat ReStore, across the country. Met with Sean Kelly on 04 Feb, and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on 05 Feb. - Meeting
Cobh and Harbour Chamber
2025-02-06
Intent: Secure funding and prioritisation for R624 road upgrades.Gain policy and financial support for offshore wind energy projects in Cork Harbour.Advocate for investment in tourism infrastructure to boost local economic growth.
Details: Dinner hosted by Cobh & Harbour Chamber. R624 Road Upgrade: Advocating for improved road access to Cobh. Green Wind Energy: Promoting Cork Harbour as a hub for renewable energy projects.
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, James O'Connor, David Stanton
Methods: Cobh and Harbour Chamber organised the annual Gala Dinner in November 2024 with keynote speaker US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin. In attendance were MEPs, Billy Kelleher & Sean Kelly, David Stanton TD, and James O'Connor TD. - Event / Reception
MSD
2025-02-04
Intent: to discuss with Irish European political stakeholders MSD Ireland's position on the current negotiations at the EU Council on the Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation (GPL) and the need to ensure that a strong regulatory Data Protection baseline of 8 years remains in place in order to ensure EU competitiveness.
Details: Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation
Officials: Billy Kelleher, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Ciaran Mullooly, Nina Carberry, Seán Kelly, Regina Doherty, Barry Cowen
Methods: Meeting
Habitat for Humanity Ireland
2025-02-03
Intent: For MEPs to attend the event, which aims to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions.
Details: An invitation for MEPs in Ireland to attend Europe Housing Day in Brussels (04/02/2025), organised by Habitat for Humanity.
Officials: Seán Kelly, Barry Andrews, Regina Doherty, Luke Ming Flanagan, Barry Cowen, Nina Carberry, Ciaran Mullooly, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: The email contained an invitation the Europe Housing Day event that Habitat for Humanity is organising in Brussels (Tuesday 4th February, Residence Palace) with the aim to promote the pivotal role of decent and affordable housing in driving economic growth, fostering sustainable cities and communities, and encouraging innovative solutions. - Email
Eli Lilly and Company
2025-01-21
Intent: To update policymakers/stakeholders on Lilly's investment in strategic manufacturing operations in Limerick and Kinsale; to highlight key policy areas of importance for Lilly's continued growth in both Ireland and across the EU, including advocating for EU legislative reform that ensures equal and timely access to innovations for all patients across Europe and the strengthening of legislative protections for intellectual property rights.
Details: Update on company operations in Ireland and EU
Officials: Regina Doherty, Kathleen Funchion, Seán Kelly, Michael McGrath, Peter Burke, Michael McNamara, Patrick O'Donovan, Kieran O'Donnell, ...
Methods: Meeting, Email, Letter, ...
Irish Hotels Federation
2025-01-21
Intent: Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports for hotels::A lifting of the cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport::Measures to tackle the cost of insurance for tourism and hospitality business::Measures to attract greater insurance competition into the market::Increased investment in Tourism Marketing & Development::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and skills development::Increased access to finance for business development via State-supported financing solutions::Exemption on taxes for tips and gratuities paid to employees::Enhanced regional air access::A commitment to funding and delivering the Corks Events Centre::The placement of tourism and hospitality within a Government Departm
Details: Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Officials: Dara Calleary, Alan Dillon, Martin Heydon, Colm Burke, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Jack Chambers, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses, support sustainability within the sector, increase investment, support training and recruitment, and enhance air access. and address the challenges facing the wider sector. An exemption on taxes relating to employee tips was also sought. - Letter, Seeking measures to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses - Email, Seeking a reduction in hospitality VAT and measures to tackle the cost of doing business. - Meeting, ...
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
2025-01-21
Intent: Support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Towns Programme
Details: Held a number of Autism-Friendly Towns Launches / Information Talks across the country attended by designated public officials
Officials: Norma Foley, Seán Kelly, Cathy Bennett, Daithí Doolan, Vincent Jackson, Luke Ming Flanagan, Dara Calleary, Mark Duffy, ...
Methods: Held events in Monaghan, Ballina, Ballyfermot and Tralee - Event / Reception
County Kildare Chamber
2025-01-21
Intent: To outline and progress key areas of interest for County Kildare Chamber members and for Chambers Ireland at EU level, including the Single Market, trade, sustainability, and renewable energy
Details: Chambers Ireland Delegation to Brussels
Officials: Nina Carberry, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Seán Kelly, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Methods: Meeting with a number of Irish MEPs in the European Parliament in Brussels on 6th November 2024. - Meeting
Rockwood Consulting ULC
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: The prioritisation of the implementation of EU mandates for hydrogen mobility
Details: Sought the prioritisation of the implementation of EU mandates for hydrogen mobility
Officials: Oonagh Buckley, Declan Hughes, Ken Spratt, David Hegarty, Barry Quinlan, Matthew Collins, Cecil Beamish, Billy Kelleher, ...
Methods: Email
Insurance Ireland
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight reforms to improve effectiveness, proportionality and other aspects of Solvency II regime, Retail Investment Strategy, European Commission proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Anti-Money Laundering regulation and discuss with Ireland's new MEPs. Also to discuss an ongoing issue related to Italian protectionist policies impacting Irish insurance sector.
Details: On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation and to discuss with Ireland's new European Parliament representatives
Officials: Maria Walsh, Michael J. McGrath, Regina Doherty, Nina Carberry, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Billy Kelleher, Barry Andrews, Barry Cowen, ...
Methods: Email, Meeting, Event / Reception, ...