Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
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: Longford County Council - Enough is Enough Campaign
Officials: Colin Dalton, Colm Murray, Garry Murtagh, Gerard Farrell, Gerry Hagan, Gerry Warnock, John Browne, Mark Casey, ...
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, ...
Ballina Chamber of Commerce
2024-01-18
Intent: Promoting a wider programme of events between Ireland and France to celebrate the long-standing friendship and emphasize the importance of town twinning and engagement as a wonderful initiative. Strengthening cultural ties, fostering mutual understanding, and enhanced collaboration.
Details: 'The Year of the French' event as part of Ballina 2023 celebrations, which marked 200 years since the death of General Humbert, and 225 years since his landing in Killala Bay, as well as 30 years of Ballina’s twinning with Athis-Mons in Paris, France.
Officials: Alan Dillon, Jarlath Munnelly, Mark Duffy, Dara Calleary, Seamus Weir, Annie May Reape, Lisa Chambers, Turlough McGovern, ...
Methods: As part of Ballina 2023 celebrations (marking 300 years since the formal formation of Ballina town), a series of events was organised by Ballina 2023 steering committee welcoming Deputy French Ambassador to Ireland, Marianne Barkan-Cowdy and a delegation from Le Rochelle and Athis Mons. - Event / Reception
Túath Housing Association
2023-09-21
Intent: Contract signing for the regeneration works in Colmcille Terrace , County Longford
Details: Contract signing
Officials: Turlough McGovern
Methods: Meeting
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)
2023-05-19
Intent: support given to assist in the successful gran application
Details: emails written to seek support for Clár funding for new busses
Officials: Michael Carrighy, Joe Flaherty, Heather Humphreys, Paddy Mahon, Gerry Hagan, Turlough McGovern
Methods: emails sent to - Email
Liquid Gas Ireland
2023-01-20
Intent: Engagement regarding banning replacement boilers in existing homes from 2025::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in the context of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)::Raise awareness of LPG and BioLPG as a lower carbon emissions fuel option::Recognition of the role of LPG and BioLPG in decarbonising rural homes and businesses in the context of a Just Transition::Invitation to Launch Event: A more Just and Sustainable Energy Transition for rural Ireland using LPG and BioLPG
Details: Recognition of the role of the LPG and BioLPG as lower carbpn emission fuel options
Officials: Richard O'Donoghue, Michael Healy-Rae, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Collins, Mattie McGrath, Carol Nolan, Michael McGrath, Paschal Donohoe, ...
Methods: Engagement with selected TDs regarding the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) - Email, Engagement with Richard O Donoghue regarding media coverage on a proposal to phase out replacement of gas boilers in existing homes from 2025 - Meeting, Meeting request to Brian Carroll to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 - 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
TLI Group Ltd
2022-04-29
Intent: SIRO fibre broadband build for Longford Town
Details: Introduced the SIRO fibre broadband build to Longford Town
Officials: Turlough McGovern
Methods: Informal communication
Ardagh Preservation Society
2022-01-21
Intent: Councillors reject the recommendation to re-zone Ardagh House and the two Ardagh Demesne gate lodges from tourism to residential, and lands of Ardagh Demesne from tourism to agriculture.
Details: Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tou, ...
Officials: Paraic Brady, John Browne, Seamus Butler, Mark Casey, Gerard Farrell, Martin Mulleady, Colm Murray, Peggy Nolan, ...
Ardagh Preservation Society
2021-09-21
Intent: Councillors reject the recommendation to re-zone Ardagh House and the two Ardagh Demesne gate lodges from tourism to residential, and lands of Ardagh Demesne from tourism to agriculture.
Details: Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tou, ...
Officials: Paraic Brady, John Browne, Seamus Butler, Mark Casey, Gerard Farrell, Martin Mulleady, Colm Murray, Peggy Nolan, ...
Methods: Spoke with Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi about the re-zoning recommendations on the 10th of May and 10th of June while at an informal social gathering. - Informal communication, One virtual meeting held on the 13th of May with Councillor Paul Ross to discuss Submission DCDP-40 and the Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations. - Virtual Meeting, One email sent on the 13th of May to Councillor Paul Ross with additional information to points raised at the meeting held on the same date. - Email, ...