Overwatch Report

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Health] To communicate industry perspectives on public policy in relation to the Public Health Alcohol Bill ( 2015 ) and communicate industry perspectives on same.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat the Cope Gallagher', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Haughey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Health] To communicate industry perspectives on public policy in relation to the Public Health Alcohol Bill ( 2015 ) and communicate industry perspectives on same.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Brassil', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Declan Breathnach', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Housing] Letter to Simon Coveney on 3 June 2016 and sebsequent meeting with Minister Coveney on 14 June 2016.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Providing input into pensions policy on behalf of members.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Social Protection)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Information note to TDs outlining suggested remedies to address the cost of claims in car insurance sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Email sent to all TDs providing them with an information note outlining suggested remedies to address the cost of claims in car insurance sector'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] Discussions between The ONE Campaign Executive Director Jamie Drummond and public representatives and officials in relation to Ireland’s ODA Budget, the Global Fund and ONE organisational campaigns.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': "Aidan O'Driscoll", 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Michael Gaffey', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Discussion about the Public Service Pay Commission and the timeline for the restoration of FEMPI -related pay cuts.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Environment] UN sustainable goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Gallagher (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] Extension of Category C contracts to surgeons in Cork

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Housing] Planning, Development and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Bob Jordan', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] Briefing by Tesco Ireland on Retail Ireland's proposals regarding the Public Health Alcohol Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Gallagher (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Diarmuid Wilson', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Paul Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Robbie Gallagher', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Brian Ó Domhnaill', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 6 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Defamation Act Review

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Conan McKenna', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] To communicate industry perspectives on public policy in relation to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Development and Zoning] To promote the need for world-class film, TV and digital content production studios in Dublin City Centre, as part of the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Kate O'Connell", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kevin Humphreys', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 26 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Discussion about the Public Service Pay Commission and the timeline for the restoration of FEMPI -related pay cuts.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Taxation] The operation of the QIAIF regime and the potential impact of amendments to the regime.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Environment] to communicate Kennedy Wilson's perspective on proposed changes to the rental market regulation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Andrew McDowell', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Paul Bolger', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Finance)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Education and Training] To discuss plans for Music Generation’s expansion in further detail and seek a commitment from Government for additional investment for Phase 2 of the programme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Enda Kenny', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Martin Fraser', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Mark Kennelly', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Neil Ward', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] To communicate industry perspectives on public policy in relation to alcohol, to seek clarity on the timeline of the publication of the Public Health Alcohol Bill ( 2015 ) and communicate industry perspectives on same

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Andrew McDowell', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Enhancement of Ireland's overseas development aid budget in advance of Budget 2016. Protection of the definition of Overseas Development Aid budget. Protection of EU development aid in the EU Budget 2016 negotations.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Mackin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Robert Watt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Martin Fraser', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Aidan O'Driscoll", 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Joan Burton', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} + 4 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Finance] To obtain an extension to Section 279(2) of the Companies Act 2014

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Gallagher (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Michael Noonan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Education and Training] Investment in science, technology, engineering and maths education

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Gallagher (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Enda Kenny', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] Extension of Category C contracts to surgeons in Cork

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Transport] Changes to bi-lateral agreements to enhance connectivity

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Sports and Recreation] New funding proposal for Gaelic Players Association (GPA)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Kennelly', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Amendments to the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland agreement.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Seeking review of the legislation governing the operation of the Injuries Board

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Conlon', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Breda Power', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Information campaign re Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Flaherty (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'} {'name': 'James Reilly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pádraig MacLochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Anne Ferris', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 16 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Banking and Financial Institutions] On behalf of Insurance Ireland, and its members, to provide information on factors affecting the cost of motor claims

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lucinda Creighton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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