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.::To highlight the following key issues that contributing to growing frustration and anger with the political system;::1. The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production towards actually reducing farm output. 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. The failure of the EU to properly compensate farmers under CAP. In 2014, Ireland received €1.16bn in Pillar one funding from EU – that figure is effectively the same today, 10 years on, despite huge inflation in farmers' cost of production in the interim. Farmers are being asked to do much more to receive a lot less funds in real terms.::3. The proposed Mercusor trade deal bei
Details: Westmeath County Council - 'Enough is Enough' Campaign
Officials: Aengus O'Rourke, Andrew Duncan, Aoife Davitt, Bill Collentine, Denis Leonard, Emily Wallace, Frank McDermott, Frankie Keena, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-01-21
Intent: To highlight the serious issues facing farmers.::To engage with government Ministers and TD's to discuss how some of these issues could be resolved in next months budget.::To run a poster campaign on all routes to the Championships to highlight urgent issues including; The delay in farm scheme payments, the proposed cut in the Nitrates Derogation limit, the problems associated with the new Beef Suckler Scheme, supports for the sheep farmers, problems in the forestry sector and supports for the tillage sector.
Details: National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
Officials: Amii McKeever, Barry Cassidy, Barry Andrews, Billy Kelleher, Brian Leddin, Carol Nolan, Charlie McConalogue, Claire Kerrane, ...
Methods: Informal communication, Event / Reception, Email, ...
FleishmanHillard, Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Greater awareness and impact of pending sale of Athlone Alkermes facility to NovoNordisk
Details: Sale of Alkermes Athlone manufacturing facility
Officials: Simon Coveney, Chris Donoghue, Peter Burke, Sorca Clarke, Joe Flaherty, Robert Troy, Michael Fitzmaurice, Claire Kerrane, ...
Methods: Emails with attached letter outlining the proposed sale of Athlone facility from Alkermes to NovoNordisk - Email
Irish Bioenergy Association
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2022-09-21
Intent: Attendance at project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).
Details: Invitation to project launch event for National Just Transition Fund - funded project (Midlands Bioenergy Development Project).
Officials: John Dolan, Tom Farrell, Frankie Keena, Johnny Penrose, Vinny McCormack, Aengus O'Rourke, Louise Heavin, Paul Hogan, ...
Methods: Email
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2021-05-18
Intent: Support at meetings
Details: Support for business related projects
Officials: John Dolan, Tom Farrell, Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, Louise Heavin, Laurence Fallon, John Keogh, John Naughten
Methods: Virtual Meeting
Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2021-01-21
Intent: rates freeze for business customers
Details: Rates
Officials: John Dolan, Tom Farrell, Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, Johnny Penrose, Liam McDaniel, Vinny McCormack, Jamie Moran, ...
Methods: Email
Damian D'Arcy
2020-08-27
Intent: The rezoning of the lands in question for residential development purposes .
Details: Rezoning of land in Co. Westmeath which were previously zoned for development and on which planning permission was granted. This zoning and planning permission has expired.
Officials: John Shaw, Emily Wallace, Andrew Duncan, Michael Dollard, Aoife Davitt, Denis Leonard, Ken Glynn, Hazel Smyth, ...
Methods: Clarification provided and support sought on a submission made by me to Westmeath County Council under the 2021-2027 County Development Plan in relation to the zoning of a particular parcel of land in Co. Westmeath. - Email
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
2019-09-20
Intent: Ensure future service
Details: To ensure the future of the Athlone Hospice
Officials: John Dolan, Tom Farrell, Frankie Keena, Johnny Penrose, Tony McCormack, Aengus O'Rourke, Liam McDaniel, John Robert Moran, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Wildbird Conservancy
2019-09-20
Intent: Future representatives would press for action to address Ireland's biodiversity and climate emergencies.
Details: Communicating BirdWatch Ireland goals for nature to local and European election candidates
Officials: Grace O'Sullivan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, Ciarán Cuffe, Seán Kelly, Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, ...
Methods: Email, Social Media, Pressed European election candidates at election hustings about their goals for biodiversity and ours, demanding significantly increased ambition. - Informal communication
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
2019-01-20
Intent: Local Councillors would attend the event and support community groups in their local area
Details: Invite to all Local Councillors in the Midland Counties to an information evening on Community services in the region. It would give community groups an opportunity to discuss their services with local representatives
Officials: Emily Wallace, Una D'Arcy, John Dolan, Frankie Keena, Michael O'Brien, John Shaw, Aengus O'Rourke, Andrew Duncan, ...
Methods: 1 email to invite and two reminder emails - Email