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Manley Developments, Ltd.

January–April

[Development and Zoning] The items that were discussed 1. Lands in the Southern Environs of Drogheda 2. Lands in the West of Duleek

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gareth McMahon', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Meath County Council)'}

Crosscare

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Gordon Hill of Crosscare and colleagues from other organisations met with Minister Norma Foley to discuss a review of care system, lack of capital funding to allowing voluntary sector to respond in crisis, current funding model meaning costs not covered for children in state care.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)

January–April

[Education and Training] Emailed Deputy Kenny over more than 30 prospective international students owed money and to request that he raise the matter in the Dail

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eoghan Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)

January–April

[Education and Training] Emailed Senator over more than 30 prospective international students owed money and to request that she raise the matter in the Seanad

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Laura Harmon', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Irish Distillers

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] To engage with relevant stakeholders regarding US tariffs on Irish whiskey

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "James O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Maeve von Heynitz', 'role': 'Director General (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Fiona Geoghegan', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} + 1 more

AgTech Ireland

January–April

[Agriculture] Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon and his officials Bill Calanan and John Muldowney.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Bill Callanan', 'role': 'Chief Inspector (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brian Purcell', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

January–April

[Marine] Chair sent email to Min Tim Dooley requesting meeting on Aquaculture

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

January–April

[Environment] Talked to Minister Heydon and Bill Callanan on farm visit on the nitrates derogation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Bill Callanan', 'role': 'Chief Inspector (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Cooley Distillery

January–April

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Query on how to deal with funds related to shares which have not been claimed under new rules

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Gibney Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Communications] Meeting to discuss project management and delivery within the Civil Service

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eoin Dorgan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Meetings and requests for meetings with key committee chairs and party spokespersons

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Robert O'Donoghue", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

South Munster MABS

January–April

[Housing] Client is currently going through MTR. Sale agreed however at conveyancing solicitors advised that house is land locked. Client asked me to liaise with local TD Richard O’Donoghue on her behalf which I have done and continue to do. We have requested that TD’s office liaise with Council to find out how did Tracey and her ex husband get planning 20 odd years ago, if it was landlocked.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Richard O'Donoghue", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

South Munster MABS

January–April

[Housing] Client was applying for MTR. Single man, 4 bedrooms. Over accommodated does not apply as he is over 65. The process went as far as conveyancing. Cork Co Co refused to accept 25 year lease. Irish Homes offered tenant in situ, but Council still refused. Client requested I write letter to explain situation for local Councillor and liaise with him (Ian Doyle). I have spoken with Ian, who has said he will pass it to TD, Michael Moynihan, if he cannot get any where with Council.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ian Doyle', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork County Council)'}

Galway Simon Community

January–April

[Housing] We launched a report from a conference on Older People and Homelessness in Ireland at University of Galway. The key note speaker at the launch was President Catherine Connolly.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Noel Grealish', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Mairéad Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eibhlín Seoighthe', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Shane Forde', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'}

Cork Business Association

January–April

[Transport] Meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien to discuss Corks key transport priorities including CMATS, Park and Ride facilities, BusConnects

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Seamus McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Pádraig O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

January–April

[Health] Engaged with Minister Foley and Higgins' offices on the future of the AAC Suppport Programme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Treasa Kelly', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Michael Brennan', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Irish Universities Association

January–April

[Education and Training] 1. Research Security Guidelines; 2. Framework Programme 10; 3. IUA Future of Ireland Event - Minister's keynote

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Beausang', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

January–April

[Local Government] Attended the opening of "Lifting Legends" Neurodivergent Friendly Gym in Greystones and engaged with local representatives

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Louise Fenelon Gaskin', 'role': 'Councillor (Wicklow County Council)'} {'name': 'Orla Finn', 'role': 'Councillor (Wicklow County Council)'}

Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

January–April

[Education and Training] Gave a keynote address to the Irish Prison Educator Association Conference which Minister Harkin attended and engaged with the Minister

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

January–April

[Education and Training] Participated in a public meeting on inclusive education hosted by Sinead Gibney TD

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sinéad Gibney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Bioenergy Association

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Invitation sent to Minister Darragh O'Brien TD to deliver an address at the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference 2026 - Biomass taking place at the Kilashee Hotel Naas, Co Kildare on the 7th of May 2026 and follow up invitation issued to Minister Timmy Dooley TD also.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Aine Doyle', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}

Irish Bioenergy Association

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] IrBEA CEO Seán Finan met with Oonagh Buckley DCEE Secretary General and Brian Carroll DCEE Assistant Secretary General at DCEE offices, alongside other members of Renewable Energy Ireland. IrBEA highlight the items of concern for the bioenergy sector in terms of heat policy including the Renewable Heat Obligation, SSRH and need to roll out biomass fuelled district heating as well as other issued impacting the biomethane, biomass and biofuel sectors.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Oonagh Buckley', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'} {'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}

Irish Bioenergy Association

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Launch photograph at Government buildings with Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and Minister Darragh O'Brien T.D. for the EU Just Transition Funded, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative, Biochar Project.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}

Irish Bioenergy Association

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Lobbied Minister Martin Heydon T.D. for the transposition by the Irish Government of the recently approved Recovered nitrogen from manURE (RENURE) legislation which has been approved at an EU level. The Minister was briefed on the need for this legislation to be enacted in Ireland to give some certainty to the biomethane market regarding investment in this technology and the benefits / opportunities that RENURE could present to Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Irish Bioenergy Association

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Emails to Aine Doyle seeking a meeting with her and meeting to discuss key policy areas including the Renewable Heat Obligation, Biomethane capital grant programme, the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) district heating and other bioenergy and biomethane items.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aine Doyle', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Irish Kidney Association

January–April

[Health] Inclusion of chronic kidney disease as a priority for Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

The ONE Campaign

January–April

[Foreign Affairs] Discussed latest developments, parliamentary timeline and presented key asks/concerns about MFF interim report

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Irish Kidney Association

January–April

[Health] Promoting organ donation and activities related to the Irish Kidney Association's Organ Donor Awareness Week

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Irish Kidney Association

January–April

[Health] Discuss improvements in services for kidney patients

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dr Colm Henry', 'role': 'Chief Clinical Officer (Health Service Executive)'}

Irish Kidney Association

January–April

[Health] Presented a proposal for a Dialysis Unit to be established in Tipperary

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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