Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 23)
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
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
ActionAid Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: For a number of Oireachtas members and MEPS to be made aware of ActionAid's report on ' Towards a gender-responsive transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive', and invite to webinar on the same.
Details: Share with a number of Oireachtas members and MEPS - ActionAid's report on ' Towards a gender-responsive transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive', and invite to webinare on the same.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Emer Higgins, James Lawless, Ossian Smyth, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Jennifer Whitmore, Thomas Pringle, Peter Burke, ...
Methods: Email
Clare Public Participation Network
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-17
Intent: We wanted to secure a significant increase in the core funding allocated to PPNs in the budget.
Details: Clare PPN and 19 other PPNs attended Leinster House at the invitation of Senator John Carrigy to lobby for increased funding for PPNS
Officials: Michael Carrighy, Sharon Keogan, Violet Anne Wynne, Mattie McGrath
Methods: We were invited alongside the other PPNs to give a presentation in Leinster House Audiovisual room to which Senator Carrigy invited all other TDs and Senators to attend. The meeting lasted one hour. NB I am not certain of the names of all DPOs who attended as we didn't do a roll call -I've listed all the people I did know there as DPOS. DPO Catherine Connolly TD and Alice Mary Higgins Senator were both represented by their parliamentary assistants. - Meeting
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
2025-01-15
Intent: Introduction of funding schemes and policies that are fair, proportionate and accessible for the independent radio stations, as well as recognition of the critical transmission infrastructure IBI members provide.::Communication and gaining understanding among policymakers of need for a level playing field and direct access to listeners.
Details: Advocating for fair, proportionate and accessible funding for independent radio sector and policies to put in place a level playing field.
Officials: Dara Calleary, Patrick O'Donovan, Malcolm Byrne, Malcolm Byrne, Barry Heneghan, Gillian Toole, Noel Grealish, Norma Foley, ...
Methods: Email to Department of Arts and Media re announcement of scheme for news and current affairs, followed by copy of our statement. - Email, Meetings with Department of Arts and Media officials to brief them on current issues, and to seek information on developments including new legislation, funding schemes, and other issues. - Virtual Meeting, Meetings with Coimisiún na Meán to update it on developments in our sector and to seek information on progress of various support schemes and initiatives by the Commission. - Meeting, ...
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
2025-01-13
Intent: To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme as administered by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Details: Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation for Oireachtas Members on The Need for Extra Time in State Exams
Officials: Paul Coghlan, Martin Conway, Gerard Craughwell, Mark Daly, Denis Landy, Terry Leyden, Rónán Mullen, Catherine Noone, ...
Methods: Meeting for Oireachtas members on October 8th 2024 at Buswells Hotel, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month. - Meeting, Invitations to Oireachas members before the event, and distribution of PDF of briefing to Oireachtas members (after the event). - Email
National Traveller MABS
2024-09-26
Intent: T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.
Details: An copy of NTMABS research report into financial literacy in the Traveller community was sent via email to all T.D.'s and Senators
Officials: Chris Andrews, Ivana Bacik, Richard Boyd Barrett, Mick Barry, Cathal Berry, John Brady, Colm Brophy, James Browne, ...
Methods: 1 email was sent to all T.D.'s and Senators on the 26/09/24 with a pdf of the report attached. - Email