Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2024-09-20
Intent: The aim of the research report was to provide a sets of recommendation on how to improve access to electoral politics for candidates of a migrant background
Details: Cllrs were invited to fill in an anonymous questionnaire and to attend focus groups to share their experiences. Cllrs were also invited to attend the launch of the report on Sept 19th
Officials: Abul Kalam Azad Talukder, Baby Pereppadan, Elena Secas, Hazel Chu, Kazi Ahmed, Madeleine Johansson, Punam Rane, Uruemu Adejinmi, ...
Methods: Email
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
2024-05-21
Intent: That Project outcomes and policy recommendations will be considered when drafting future policies on entrepreneurship, micro businesses, rural businesses, rural development and education and training
Details: Inform stakeholders about Erasmus+ funded project MICRO2, the outcomes and learnings of the project and policy recommendations on the outcomes and learnings
Officials: Karey McHugh Farag, Niall McNelis, Uruemu Adejinmi
Methods: Email
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, ...
Rehab Group
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-01-19
Intent: This event, being held at RehabCare centres nationwide, was plannned raise vital funds to further the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives and pursue their goals and ambitions. The coffee morning promised a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to connect, share stories, and, most importantly, show their support for a cause that touches the lives of thousands. Inviting political representtives was intended to raise political awareness.
Details: Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
Officials: Heather Humphreys, Martin Heydon, Matt Carthy, Frank Feighan, Marian Harkin, Cathal Berry, Willie O'Dea, Brian Leddin, ...
Methods: Members of Oireachtas and Councillors attended Rehab Care, Cup of Care fundraising event to meet staff and people who use the service. - Event / Reception
Women for Election
2023-08-22
Intent: Maternity Leave for Public Representatives and Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections.Safety Task Force established. ::Tackling abuse of political candidates and elected politicians::Updated research of the barriers to women's participation in politics::Increased number of women running for national and local elections::Family Friendly policies and practice for local and national politicians::Introduction of childcare/care expenses as eligible expenses under SIPO::Secure public funding for Women for Election::Increasing Traveller Cultural Awareness and reducing racism in politics
Details: Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO, ...
Officials: Peter Burke, Fiona O'Loughlin, Pippa Hackett, Clare Claffey, Róisín Shorthall, Yemi Adenuga, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Pauline O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Collaboration with Cork City Council to deliver training and a national conference to encourage more women to run for election and to support retention of female councillors - Event / Reception, Contact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - Email, Contact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - Phone call, ...
Women for Election
2023-05-21
Intent: Maternity Leave for Public Representatives and Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections.::Tackling abuse of political candidates and elected politicians::Updated research of the barriers to women's participation in politics::Increased number of women running for national and local elections::Family Friendly policies and practice for local and national politicians::Introduction of childcare/care expenses as eligible expenses under SIPO::Secure public funding for Women for Election::Increasing Traveller Cultural Awareness and reducing racism in politics
Details: Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Ch, ...
Officials: Peter Burke, Fiona O'Loughlin, Pippa Hackett, Clare Claffey, Róisín Shorthall, Yemi Adenuga, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Pauline O'Reilly, ...
Methods: Collaboration with Cork City Council to deliver training and a national conference to encourage more women to run for election and to support retention of female councillors - Event / Reception, Contact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - Email, Contact with Advisers and Ministers to seek funding for Women for Election for 2023 - Phone call, ...
Immigrant Council of Ireland
2023-01-19
Intent: Open discussion and debate to advocate for migrant representation at the Dáil
Details: Networking event to present some of the 2022 census findings (with the increased population) and the possibilities to advocate for migrant representation at the next elections for the Dáil
Officials: Yemi Adenuga, Uruemu Adejinmi, Madeleine Johansson
Methods: Email, Meeting
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
Irish Cancer Society
2022-09-21
Intent: To provide feedback on the Fianna Fáil's Women's Health Policy;
Details: Health Policy
Officials: Lisa Chambers, Stephen Donnelly, Anne Rabbitte, Mary Butler, Catherine Ardagh, Mary Fitzpatrick, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fiona O'Loughlin, ...
Methods: 2 Emails to Corona Joyce, Senior Policy Officer (Fianna Fáil) with Senator Lisa Chambers in copy from Emma Harte (05.07.22, 07.07.2022); 2 Emails to Corona Joyce, Senior Policy Officer (Fianna Fáil) from Emma Harte (19.07.22, 21.07.22) - Email, Attended Fianna Fáil's Women's Health Policy launch meeting, 12.07.22. At the launch, the Irish Cancer Society provided feedback on the Women’s Health Policy, specifically in relation to cancer and related policy areas. - Event / Reception