Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Inner City Enterprise
2022-02-11
Intent: Secure the lease on the building and secure finance for refurbishment of this building
Details: Securing a lease on a Former Housing depot in Dublins Coleraine Street to convert into a social enterprise hub
Officials: Janice Boylan, Tom Brabazon, Christy Burke, Claire Byrne, Brendan Carr, Anthony Connaghan, Daithí De Róiste, Daithí Doolan, ...
Methods: All Dublin City Councillors were sent an email with information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease and requirements for refurbishment. - Email, Attempts were made to meet with each councillor and provide information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease - Meeting, Where in person meetings were not possible phone calls were held with councillors with information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease - Phone call
Volunteer Ireland
2021-01-12
Intent: To initiate the development of a national volunteer reserve corps with sufficient funding and support from national and local government.
Details: National Volunteer Reserve corps
Officials: Joe O'Brien, Moira Murrell, Pat Dowling, Pat Gallagher, Tony Flynn, Brendan Jennings, Niall Healy, Leonard Cleary, ...
Methods: A virtual meeting with the minister to discuss a broad range of issues and opportunities on going at present with the volunteering sector. The work of VCs The VCs’ role in responding to COVID-19 Volunteer Reserves National Volunteering Strategy This meeting was a stakeholder consultation by the minister and an opportunity to consolidate his support for the national volunteer reserves. - Virtual Meeting, A virtual meeting of the CCMA to discuss the creation of the national volunteer reserve corps and gain funding commitments from local authorities for its creation.A presentation was made to the Rural Development, Community, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee for that purpose. - Virtual Meeting
St. Teresa's Gardens Regeneration Board
2020-09-02
Intent: That the motion be passed at September 2020 Dublin City Council meeting for the local authority to be able to sell this land to a developer already involved in the area, in order for public funds to be available for the construction of a municipal sporting facility. These are in very short supply in the area and this facility already has a significant number of clubs, schools and other organisations interested in using it.
Details: As requested and agreed by our members, lobbied Dublin City Council public representatives to vote in favour of proposal to a sell a 0.36 acre size parcel of land, in order to fund the construction of a municipal sporting facility in an area lacking these facilities.
Officials: Janice Boylan, Christy Burke, Claire Byrne, Brendan Carr, Anthony Connaghan, Daithí De Róiste, Daithí Doolan, Pat Dunne, ...
Methods: St Teresa's Gardens Regeneration Board is a multi-agency body with an oversight and monitoring role of the Regeneration Programme taking place in St Teresa's Gardens and surrounding area. It also oversees social, economic and cultural development of these areas. There are 20 members of the Regeneration Board, from local residents, relevant statutory agencies and from community and voluntary groups.The Board supports the proposal to dispose of 0.36 of an acre of land owned by DCC at St Teresa's Gardens in order to fund the development of a new Municipal Sports Facility for the South Inner City of Dublin. We understand that this plot of land represents 3.88% of the overall public lands owned by DCC in the St Teresa's Gardens area. There is currently a significant dearth and under-supply of outdoor sports facilities and pitches in the South Inner City.. We request a guarantee that the funds generated will be used for the municipal sport facility, and for the work to begin immediately. - Email
Mylan
2020-01-02
Intent: Growing awareness of Ireland's new HSE excellent HIV prevention programme and it's ''PrEP'' medicine.
Details: Mylan welcoming pioneering HSE's new HIV Prevention Programme etc.
Officials: Gerry Adams, Richard Boyd Barrett, Tommy Broughan, Seán Barrett, Richard Bruton, Joan Burton, Catherine Byrne, Ciaran Cannon, ...
The Iveagh Trust
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2019-05-21
Intent: Delivering development opportunities for the Iveagh Trust
Details: Social housing development opportunities for the Iveagh Trust
Officials: Catherine Keenan, Tony Flynn, Margaret Geraghty
Methods: Meeting
The Royal Hospital Donnybrook Voluntary Housing Association
2019-05-02
Intent: to build more social housing for older adults and people with disabilities
Details: Transfer of land
Officials: Tony Flynn
Methods: DCC Wood Quay - Meeting
The Iveagh Trust
2019-01-21
Intent: Delivering social housing development for the Iveagh Trust
Details: Exploring social housing development opportunities
Officials: Éilis Ryan, Tony Flynn
Methods: Meeting with Tony Flynn regarding social housing development opportunities on October 30th. Meeting with Cllr Éilis Ryan on November 2nd to discuss delivery of social housing development at Ballyfermot. - Meeting
The Iveagh Trust
2018-05-18
Intent: Delivering social housing
Details: Social Housing development opportunities for The Iveagh Trust
Officials: Margaret Geraghty, Tony Flynn
Methods: Meeting requests regarding Part V social housing opportunities - Email
Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club
2018-05-18
Intent: Early development of full size playing fields to accommodate all sports clubs within the community including GAA - in location agreed with DCC - temporary pitch to be replaced upon demolition of two blocks of flats once designated housing built. Retention in full of existing playing pitches at Doplhin Park - no part sale or otherwise. Provision of more sportes facilities within Dublin 8 - seriously lacking.
Details: Delivery of full size playing pitches under Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs - The masterplan (as per current development plan) to provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use, ...
Officials: Criona Ní Dhálaigh, Tony Flynn, Rebecca Moynihan, Bríd Smith, Brendan Kenny
Methods: Emails Tommy Daly to Criona Ni Dhalaigh ref St Teresa's Gardens - Email, Tommy Daly & JJ O'Mahony met Tony Flynn ref St Teresa's Gardens - Meeting, JJ O'Mahony to Criona Ni Dhalaigh ref sports facilities - Phone call, ...
Disability Federation of Ireland
2017-09-21
Intent: Raised issue at Dublin City Council SPC meeting
Details: Appropriate housing provision for people with disabilities
Officials: Tony Flynn, Eileen Gleeson, Brendan Kenny, Kathy Quinn, Celine Reilly, Chris Andrews, Janice Boylan, Christy Burke, ...
Methods: Fiona O'Donovan attended Dublin City SPC meeting in July. Raised a question around inclusion of disability issues. - Meeting