Overwatch Report

Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

May–August

[Housing] Encourage the provision of housing for third level students through a joint campaign between IPAV, Government and Union of Students Ireland to promote the rent-a- room scheme with the addition of providing references.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}

Environmental Pillar

May–August

[Environment] Request to include environmental sector in social dialogue engagements

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Dónall Geoghegan', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'An Tánaiste (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting requests to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 41 more

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Email to Oireachtas members to share Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Danny Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'Minister of State for the Diaspora and Overseas Development Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'} + 153 more

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting requests to discuss the European move towards liquified natural gas (LNG) in an effort to bolster energy security of supply in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how Ireland is slow to adopt this option despite being in a unique position to repurpose existing infrastructure at the Kinsale Gas Field for offshore importation of non-fracked LNG using floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Brief on matters of concern to DRCC in particular the issue of pay restoration to 'Section 56' agencies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Coillte CGA

May–August

[Agriculture] Engagement on Coillte's forestry strategic vision

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Hayes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Barry Delany', 'role': 'Director (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

McGarrell Reilly Management

May–August

[Development and Zoning] 1) Site at Baleally Lane, Racecourse Commons, Lusk South 2) Site off Raheny Road, Lusk East incl. land with Pln Per Ref F20A/0523 3) Rathmore School site, Loughcommon Court, Lusk East 4) Site off Skerries Road, Lusk North 5) Site off New Road, Donabate 6) Site at Millerstown, Kilcock

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Gerry O'Connor", 'role': 'Councillor (Meath County Council)'} {'name': 'Joe Fox', 'role': 'Councillor (Meath County Council)'} {'name': 'Anthony Lavin', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Kieran Dennison', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Paul Mulville', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Brigid Manton', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} + 2 more

Transparency International Ireland

September–December

[Local Government] TI Ireland wrote to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD on 7 September 2022 calling on the Government to develop statutory guidance for local authorities to prevent undue pressure being placed on print or broadcast media.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meetings to discuss the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' which outlines how existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field should be repurposed for the offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'David Stanton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Tim Lombard', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting request to discuss the detail of the proposed Mag Mell project including the opportunity to repurpose the existing Kinsale Head Gas Pipeline and Inch Onshore Terminal to bolster Ireland's gas supply, insulate the country from rising gas prices and support Ireland's transition to net zero through the potential offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting request to discuss how Ireland currently has no gas storage facilities and the knock on influence this potentially has had on the increased emissions reported by the EPA as Ireland switched back to coal and oil for electricity generation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Email to the Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action and the Environment offering to appear before the Committee to explain the detail of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's white paper 'Keeping Ireland's Energy Flowing' outlining the unique opportunity Ireland has to quickly utilise existing physical infrastructure at the Kinsale Head Gas Field for offshore importation of non-fracked liquified natural gas (LNG) using floating storage regasification units (FSRUs)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Legal and planning issues involving planning application for foul storage tank by Gannon homes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': 'Highlighted my concerns with lack of pre legislative scrutiny and no time for debate . Illustrated how many pieces of legislation are pushed through before Dail breaks.'} {'name': 'Joe Newman', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}

PricewaterhouseCoopers

May–August

[Taxation] The DOF launched a consultation in June 2022 to get feedback on the Key Employee Engagement Programme which is an approved share option scheme for SMEs. I submitted a letter by email in answer the questions raised in their consultation and provided some detailed feedback on how the legislation could be changed so that the scheme had wider application and improved take-up.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

GOAL

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] On Fri 8th July, UNSC members voted on renewal of Resolution 2585 on cross-border aid to northwest Syria. Ireland was Council member & co-penholder of Syria Humanitarian File. In lead up to vote, GOAL joined forces with four other aid agencies in Ire (Trocaire, Concern, World Vision and Oxfam) to highlight via media channels, that failure to renew the resolution for another year at least, would immediately disrupt UN’s lifesaving aid operation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Calor Teoranta

May–August

[EU Affairs] A meeting to introduce MEP Cuffe to Calor Ireland and parent SHV Energy. To discuss how we can contribute to meeting the ambitious European climate objectives by 2050, in the context of the Fit for 55 package and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and its potential impact on rural off-grid energy consumers. Also to highlight progress of renewable liquid gas development and the successful adoption of renewable BioLPG in homes and businesses across Ireland and the EU

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Calor Teoranta

May–August

[EU Affairs] E mail communication requesting an opportunity to meet MEP Kelly to discuss how Calor and parent company, SHV Energy, can contribute to meeting the ambitious 2030 and 2050 European climate objectives, in the context of the 'Fit for 55' package. Also to highlight our concerns with proposals in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and their impact on off-gas-grid rural energy consumers.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Crainn

September–December

[Health] Arranging dates for engagement on recent Oireacthas Justice Committee report on drug sanctions and the upcoming CA.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ibec

September–December

[Communications] Proposed amendment briefing for Select Committee regarding the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2020 Dáil Committee Stage

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Meeting with the following agenda items:- County Development Plan, Density Guidelines, National Planning Framework, Turnkey & Social Housing / Affordable Developments, Irish Water, IDA Development Lands.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Tom Parlon (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister of State (The Office of Public Works)'} {'name': 'Tim Lucey', 'role': 'CEO (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Lynch', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork County Council)'} {'name': 'Richard Keating', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork County Council)'}

Courtown Community Council

September–December

[Community] Emails and in person meetings regarding general topics relating to socio-economic and environmental investment, development, collaboration and management in the Courtown/Riverchapel area.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Andrew Bolger', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': 'Pip Breen', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': 'Anthony Donohoe', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': 'Mary Farrell', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': 'Donal Kenny', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} {'name': 'Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'} + 1 more

Sustainability Matters CLG

September–December

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Ireland for Finance - sustainable finance agenda

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Ryan', 'role': 'Director (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Webdoctor Ltd

September–December

[Health] Budget 2022 announcement regarding the provision of free contraception for women aged 16-30

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Breda Smyth', 'role': 'Interim Chief Medical Officer (Department of Health)'}

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

September–December

[Education and Training] AON process consultation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martina Mannion', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)'}

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

September–December

[Education and Training] Teacher Supply issues

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dalton Tattan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education)'}

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

September–December

[Education and Training] Invitation to make a Mental Health submission to the Oireachtas

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Elaine Gunn', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Houses of the Oireachtas, Parliamentary Services Division)'}

Trinity College Dublin Students' Union

September–December

[Education and Training] Engaged by email with Minister Simon Harris about the HEA Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lynn Ruane', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

September–December

[Education and Training] Invitation to make a submission on behalf of NABMSE to the Joint Committee on Autism

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Buckley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Joan Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Flaherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marc Ó Cathasaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more

Irish Deer Commission

September–December

[Heritage] National Deer Management Strategy/ Forum

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

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