Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
DEBRA Ireland
2024-08-26
Intent: Consideration of the rights and needs of people with EB in new plans, policies and actions taken by newly elected representatives.
Details: Manifesto distributed to key elected representatives for the European and Local Elections, party spokes people on health and disability, and members of the Joint Committee on Health
Officials: Seán Crowe, Bernard Durkan, Colm Brophy, Cathal Crowe, David Cullinane, Neasa Hourigan, Gino Kenny, John Lahart, ...
Methods: A two page manifesto was distributed to all relevant candidates seeking election, party spokespeople on health and members of the Joint Committee on Health. - Email
Irish Foster Care Association
2024-07-18
Intent: Ceremonies where part of Fostering Awareness Week, IFCA's annual campaign to raise the profile of foster care in Ireland and recognise and support foster care. Intended results were to raise awareness and allow communities and local representatives to show their appreciation for the contribution of foster carers. Our aim is to grow and expand support of foster care and ensure public representatives are reminded and kept informed as to the important place of foster care in the State.
Details: IFCA held public tree planting ceremonies to raise awareness of the value of foster care to communities
Officials: Aiden Fitzpatrick, John Paul Feeley, Philip Brady, Sean Smith, Trevor Smith, Frank O'Flynn, Seán Sherlock, Thomas Pringle, ...
Methods: Tree Planting Ceremonies held in public parks in Dublin, Cork, Cavan and Wexford - Event / Reception
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-18
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: Cavan County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Áine Smith, Brendan Fay, Carmel Brady, Clifford Kelly, Craig Lovett, John Paul Feeley, Madeleine Argue, ...
Methods: Event / Reception, Social Media, Email, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-17
Intent: To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP away from supporting food production to curbing farm output – particularly GAEC 2;::- The proposed Mercosur deal and how it could devastate the Irish Beef sector;::- Overly complicated schemes such as ACRES and TAMS which have been poorly implemented by the Irish Department of Agriculture leading to widespread delayed payment and failure to deliver any investment grant aid approvals in 2023;::- Excessive regulation adding massively to farmers cost of production;::- Nitrates derogation reduction;::- The Nature Restoration;::- The Industrial Emissions Directive and the Commissions farcical handling of it;.::- The 3-crop and catch crops rules in tillage with DAFM saying this week there is no room for flexibility d
Details: EU Farmer Protests - Solidarity of Irish Farmers
Officials: Adrienne Wallace, Aidan Browne, Aidan Farrelly, Aisling Dolan, Al McDonnell, Alan Dillon, Andrea Dalton, Andrew Bolger, ...
Methods: Email, Event / Reception, Social Media, ...
Extern Ireland
2022-09-14
Intent: Raise awareness of Extern's Traveller Healthcare and Youth Services in County Cavan
Details: Invite to meet with our staff and volunteers and find out how Extern is supporting families and young people across Co Cavan
Officials: Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, John Paul Feeley, Clifford Kelly, Peter McVitty, Shane P O'Reilly, Val Smith, Carmel Brady, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2022-05-11
Intent: To gain support for application for upgrade to IWA centre
Details: lobbying for support on Municipal District Cavan Grant application
Officials: Trevor Smith, TP O'Reilly, Val Smith, Shane P O'Reilly
Methods: Phone call
Irene Young
2021-09-15
Intent: To retain our zoned status as Residential, as per the draft plan 'proposed Residential'.
Details: Lobbied about the rezone of land adjacent to family home on two sites that myself and my brother privately own. The current zoning is Residential phase 1 and the proposed draft plan 2022 to 2028 is to change the sites to Amenity and Open Space. We are private individuals who own these sites and want, ...
Officials: Diarmuid Wilson, Brendan Smith, Madeleine Argue, Aiden Fitzpatrick, Carmel Brady, Clifford Kelly, Paddy McDonald, Sarah O’Reilly, ...
Methods: Contacted local councillors in Cavan and one Senad Member and TD on the issue. Both my phone call and email. - Phone call
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation
2020-09-18
Intent: Retention of Midwifery led service at Cavan General Hospital
Details: Maternity Strategy and the closure of the Cavan MLU
Officials: Winston J. Bennett, John Paul Feeley, Clifford Kelly, Peter McVitty, Shane P O'Reilly, Val Smith, Carmel Brady, Philip Brady, ...
Methods: Email to all Councillors in Cavan and Monaghan. - Email, Email to all TDs in Cavan and Monaghan - Email, Attended meeting with Minister for health Minister Harris in the MLU at Cavan General Hospital . - Meeting
Chambers Ireland
2019-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness of business concerns at the local government level, and of the local chamber network members
Details: The Chambers Ireland network support for our rapid transition to a low carbon economy, the need for better planning and infrastucture, and supporting women in the workforce
Officials: Fergal Browne, John Cassin, Andrea Dalton, Michael Doran, Andy Gladney, Thomas Kinsella, Arthur McDonald, John McDonald, ...
Methods: https://www.chambers.ie/news/chambers-ireland-launches-local-government-manifesto/ - Email
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