Overwatch Report

Volunteering Ireland

January–April

[Community] Post Election Engagement Letter 4

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Volunteering Ireland

January–April

[Community] Post Election Engagement Letter 5

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Waterford Chamber of Commerce

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Waterford Chamber events and Government engagement with Waterford businesses

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Engagement with Irish MEPS regarding decarbonisation proposals and implications for the cement manufacturing sector in Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Sean Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] EU Legislative Agenda

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Charles Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Derville Rowland', 'role': 'Deputy Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} + 19 more

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs

January–April

[Health] Request to (1) publish and implement an evidence-based action plan to combat loneliness and isolation (2) introduce a system of benchmarking the State pension (3) scale up proven demonstrator models for housing for older people (4) implement a national campaign to combat ageism (5) support the establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs

January–April

[Housing] Request to (1) publish and implement an evidence-based action plan to combat loneliness and isolation (2) introduce a system of benchmarking the State pension (3) scale up proven demonstrator models for housing for older people (4) implement a national campaign to combat ageism (5) support the establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

January–April

[Local Government] Council repairs to only footpath on eastern approach to St. Helens school, Portmarnock, after storm damage could endanger unaccompanied schoolchildren, school children and parents and public by forcing them onto an active road with no road safety mitigation measures in place.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joan Hopkins', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Brian McDonagh', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs

January–April

[Social Protection] Request to (1) publish and implement an evidence-based action plan to combat loneliness and isolation (2) introduce a system of benchmarking the State pension (3) scale up proven demonstrator models for housing for older people (4) implement a national campaign to combat ageism (5) support the establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

January–April

[Environment] Advised Joan Hopkins that Greater Dublin Drainage Project Waste Water Discharge Licence had been applied for.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joan Hopkins', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}

Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)

January–April

[Housing] Emailed Senator to request that they support the Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025 in Second Stage debate

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''}

Irish Beef and Lamb Association

January–April

[Agriculture] Message of appreciation for important work carried out in the EU parliament.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] EU Savings and Investment Union Strategy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Shaw', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] An introductory meeting to BlackRock’s operations in Ireland and discussion in relation to the Funds Review 2030.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] National developments on retail investment and pensions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] Meetings at Eurofi on capital markets and the European Commission’s Savings and Investments Union Strategy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Elizabeth McMunn', 'role': 'Deputy Governor (Central Bank of Ireland)'} {'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] On 24 February 2025, BlackRock met with Gerry Cross with a view to building the relationship given the recent restructuring at the Central Bank and his new role as Director of the new Capital Markets and Funds Directorate. BlackRock responded to questions in relation to the Draghi Report and EU Financial Services regulation, the potential for a single supervisor in the EU, delegation and CP86. Mr. Cross also spoke briefly to changes to the Central Bank’s supervisory approach

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerry Cross', 'role': 'Director (Central Bank of Ireland)'}

BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited

January–April

[Finance] Discussion on Mr Michael J McGrath joining the Irish Funds and Asset and Management Steering Group (“IFAMSG”) (formerly known as the IFSC Funds Group). As the Minister for Finance was meeting with Mr Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock Inc., that visit also came up briefly.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

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

January–April

[Social Protection] Engaged with the Chief Medical Assessor on the needs of Autistic people in the workplace and the importance of an accessible social protection system for Autistic people

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Devesh Singh', 'role': 'Chief Medical Officer (Department of Social Protection)'}

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

January–April

[Local Government] Engaged with Lord Mayor of Dublin on the Autism-Friendly Towns initiative including Sensoria and the St. Patricks' Day Festival

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Emma Blain', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Irish Tax Institute

January–April

[Taxation] Meeting with the Department of Finance to discuss the Institute's recommendations on the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Clare Costello', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

January–April

[Environment] To request PQs about the passage of legislation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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

January–April

[Health] Engaged with Minister Hildegarde Naughton following her appointment as Minister to progress AsIAm priorities under the Programme for Government and to promote understanding of our work

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Paul Melia', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister (Department of Health)'}

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

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Engaged with Senator Lynn Ruane on a project to support Autistic prisoners

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lynn Ruane', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

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

January–April

[Health] Engaged with Minister Rabbitte on implementation of the Autism Innovation Strategy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

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

January–April

[Education and Training] Held regular engagement with the NCSE and Department of Education on access to quality education for Autistic students

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Noel Byrne', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'John Kearney', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (The National Council for Special Education)'}

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

January–April

[Health] Engaged with Director of NDA on wording of a survey on CDNT services

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dr Aideen Hartney', 'role': 'Director (National Disability Authority)'}

Horse Racing Ireland

January–April

[Agriculture] advocating economic advantages of HRI

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} + 11 more

Age Action

May–August

[Housing] Submissions on a new National Housing Plan and on meeting the housing needs of older people

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Camille Loftus (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Camille Loftus (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': "Kieran O'Donnell", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'David Kelly', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Lobbying Tracker

Most Lobbied TDs