Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To voice farmers' anger and frustration at the ever-increasing administrative burden being placed on them which has had a major impact on farm family incomes.::These frustrations have broadened into anger with European and National lawmakers over the massive increase in regulations relating to Agriculture. The EU, the Irish Government and local Government are devising policies far from the farm gate with little or no consideration of the direct impact on farmers.::The following are some of the key issues that are contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system::1. The transformation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding is being redirected to environmental schemes – the EU is effectively implementing new environmental regulations such as the “eco-schemes” on the cheap by redirecting existing funding instead of allocating additional funds.::2
Details: Donegal County Council -Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, Frank McBrearty Jnr, Gary Doherty, Gerry Crawford, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Email, Social Media, ...
Alcohol Forum Ireland
2024-04-30
Intent: Changes made to the provisions of the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) to better provide for and protect public health and children's rights.
Details: Advocacy with elected representatives seeking changes to the proposed Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024)
Officials: Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan, Marian Harkin, Frank Feighan, Martin Kenny, Martin Baker, Michael Clarke, ...
Methods: AFI & ICAAN were one of a number of NGO's to sign a letter seeking changes to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill (2024) and in particular seeking that a Health Impact Assessment be carried out on the Bill to assess its potential impacts on public health, safety and well being. Letter was sent to; An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD;Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD; Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications & Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD in Feb. - Letter, Invitation to all Sligo and Leitrim Oireachtas and Council members to a Briefing on the Sale of Alcohol Bill organised by ICAAN and Alcohol Forum Ireland on Feb 9th in Sligo. - Email, Briefing on Sale of Alcohol Bill (and Intoxicating Liquor Bill, 2024) in Sligo office of Alcohol Forum Ireland. 10 in attendance including 1 councillor and 1 Oireachtas member. - Event / Reception, ...
100% Redress / Compensation for MICA/PYRITE/SULPHATE Victims,Defective Concrete Action Group
2023-09-20
Intent: To Get a fully 100% Redress Scheme for Properties affected by Defective Concrete Blocks,Products & Aggregate
Details: Defective Concrete Block, Products & Aggregate Scandal
Officials: Darragh O'Brien, Albert Doherty, Anthony Molloy, Barry Sweeny, Brendan O'Donnell, Bryan Cannon, Ciaran Brogan, Donal 'Mandy' Kelly, ...
Methods: Email
Hume Brophy
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-05-20
Intent: Ensuring that the phase-out of fur farming in Ireland is fair and reasonable for the farms involved
Details: Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Martin Blake, Charlie McConalogue, Patrick Donohoe, Matt Carthy, Norma Foley, Jackie Cahill, Micheál Martin, Michael Healy-Rae, ...
Methods: Emails to Department of Agriculture officials, Oireachtas members and local constituency representatives. - Email, Meeting with Department officials and members of the Oireachtas. - Meeting
Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG
2021-05-21
Intent: Support for IOOA in rejecting the Government Amendment to Ban Oil and Gas future licences in the absence of an Energy Security Review.
Details: Email to highlight the effects of the Amendment for the Offshore Petroleum industry in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
Officials: Mark Nestor, Johnny Flynn, Pat Daly, Ann Norton, Mary Howard, Paul Murphy, Clare Colleran Molloy, Joe Cooney, ...
Methods: Email
ALONE
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance at launch and support for service.
Details: Invitation to launch of ALONE services in Donegal.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Pearse Doherty, Joe McHugh, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Neely, Liam Ward, Joe Peoples, ...
Methods: One TD Charlie McConalogue attended the event. - Event / Reception
Retailers Against Smuggling
2019-09-20
Intent: Attendance of Cavan and Monaghan Councillors plus TDs at meeting on illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Details: Letter to Councillors after local elections to introduce RAS; invitation to Cavan and Monaghan Couoncillors plus noted TDs to attend meeting in Cavan to discuss illicit trade of solid fuel in border region
Officials: Brendan Smith, Niamh Smyth, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Heather Humphreys, Chris Andrews, Kieran Binchy, Cathleen Boud, Janice Boylan, ...
Methods: Letter, Email
Killybegs Harbour Development Group
2018-05-02
Intent: 1. Reverse the proposed rezoning of lands adjacent to the New Pier. The draft LAP proposes to have large sections of land zoned as amenity and visually vunerable. This land is adjacent to the new pier which would hinder any future development in the area. 2. Keep busy working piers zoned accordingly and not encourage/invite tourists onto a potentially dangerous working pier. The risks to the pier users and tourists are too great.
Details: Communication with Donegal County Councillors to discuss the draft Killybegs Local Area Plan 2018-2024 (during the consultation phase) and it's potential negative impact on the future development of Killybegs Harbour
Officials: John Campbell, Tom Conaghan, Andrew Jordan, Niamh Kennedy, Michéal Naughton
Methods: Meeting with Councillors of Donegal Municipal District to discuss the concerns of the group as outlined above and emphasize the importance of Killybegs as an economic hub in SW Donegal. Meeting took place at Donegal Public Services Building in Donegal Town. - Meeting
SSE plc
2018-01-19
Intent: To put forward SSEs view on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report.::To highlight the need to support the development of clean energy, such as onshore wind to help deliver the CDP's strategic objective and outlined the significant economic contribution made by the wind energy sector.::Highlighted that the restrictions placed on wind development are disproportionate compared to other forms of development i.e setback distances which are considerably greater than those outlined in the Wind Energy Guidelines 2006.::SSE argued that the County Development Plans should reflect Government energy policy which was not forthcoming in the proposals::We noted and welcome the support of offshore wind development in Irish waters.
Details: Response to consultation on the Draft Donegal County Development Plan 2018 - 2024 and Environmental Report
Officials: Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan, John Campbell, Paul Canning, Tom Conaghan, Gerry Crawford, Nicholas Crossan, Albert Doherty, ...
Methods: Submission
mary coughlan Consulting LTD
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2018-01-05
Intent: Inform Local Representatives of a clients Proposed Tourism Investment and its impact on the proposed Development plan which is in Draft Form
Details: Donegal Town Development Plan
Officials: John Campbell, Tom Conaghan, Andrew Jordan, Michael Naughton
Methods: Donegal Town Development Plan - Meeting