Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
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
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, ...
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
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland
2020-09-21
Intent: To highlight the need in the local area and seek advice regarding the application. The application was unsuccessful and a councillor suggested another fund which may be more appropriate to our needs. However the congregational committee has decided not to proceed.
Details: CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) funding application
Officials: Clifford Kelly, Aiden Fitzpatrick, Carmel Brady, Paddy McDonald, Sarah O’Reilly, Val Smith
Methods: 6 initial emails to local councillors - Email, Phone calls or text messages - replies from 3 councillors - Phone call, 2 councillors met Rev Daryl Edwards on site to view the project1 councillor visited independently - Meeting
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
Engineers Ireland
2019-09-18
Intent: A public event organised by Engineers Ireland to highlight the role of engineers and engineering-led organisations in the area of future energy.
Details: Future Energy Forum in Dundalk
Officials: Eamon Ryan, Richard Bruton, Heather Humphreys, Noel Keelan, Madeleine Argue, Winston J. Bennett, Carmel Brady, Damien Brady, ...
Methods: Held in association with Engineers Ireland's North East region, the Future Energy Forum in May at Dundalk IT, aimed to provide members and guests with the opportunity to explore Ireland’s future energy supply and demand; the latest technologies and solutions driving Ireland’s transition to low carbon energy use; and the impact of current and future energy needs on business and home. Eamon Ryan TD spoke at the event as a speaker and on a panel. Noel Keelan Councillor attended. Over 100 people were present. The views of Engineers Ireland were expressed that evening re energy policy. - Event / Reception, Two Government Ministers were invited to attend and speak as part of the Forum but were unable to attend and sent their apologies. Councillors and political representations from the North East region were all invited. The names are provided below. - Email