Overwatch Report

Crosscare

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] As part of a trip to Brussels with European Migration and Return Network (ERMiNE Erasmus+ project), Crosscare's Zeina Alazzeh (Policy & Networks Officer) emailed Maria Walsh MEP, Kathleen Funchion MEP and Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN MEP requesting a meeting with each . Subsequently, a meeting with Ciara Murray, Aodhán Ó RÍORDÁIN's advisor, took place and covered issues relating to returning Irish emigrants to Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

May–August

[Education and Training] Email to all TDs and Senators to immediately enter negotiations with Fórsa to resolve the issues that have led to ongoing industrial action by school secretaries and caretakers.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'This email was sent on the 4 September 2025 and contained the INTO full statement which calls for urgent action to resolve the FORSA dispute.'}

Ibec

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Policy recommendations required to address proposed increase in water tariffs and cost competitiveness impact for the Experience Economy

Public Officials Lobbied

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

PJ RIgney Distillery & International Brands Co Ltd

May–August

[Employment] Tariffs with the US - getting back to zero for zero with the US

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Veterinary Ireland

May–August

[Agriculture] Communications with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in relation to the transfer of the Local Authority Veterinary Service (LAVS) to the Department.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Sheahan', 'role': 'Director of Operations (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'June Fanning', 'role': 'Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Veterinary Ireland

May–August

[Agriculture] Communications with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Chief Veterinary Officer, regarding the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'June Fanning', 'role': 'Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Veterinary Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] Invitation to Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to attend and speak on veterinary matters at the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co. Kilkenny on Friday 21st November 2025

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Cassidy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brian Purcell', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Veterinary Ireland

May–August

[Agriculture] Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, relating to Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 214/2025 – Control of Dogs (XL Bully) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Trade] Proposed increase in tariffs on EU imports by the United States.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/icc-ireland-responds-to-proposed-tariffs/'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'David Moloney', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Brendan Gleeson', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'John Callinan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Trade] Addressing potential arbitrage issues between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland due to differing tariff regimes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/press-release-chambers-ireland-welcomes-outcome-to-eu-us-trade-talks/'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Trade] Creation of an EU and Irish Government fund to support businesses adapting to new tariffs.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/press-release-chambers-ireland-welcomes-outcome-to-eu-us-trade-talks/'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Local Government] Clarification of roles within councils and Strategic Policy Committee's (SPC) provision of role templates.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Local-Democracy-Taskforce-Submission-by-Chambers-Ireland-August-2025-1.pdf https://chambers.ie/press-releases/decentralise-to-deliver-trust-local-authorities-to-drive-regional-development-says-chambers-ireland/'}

Ibec

May–August

[Agriculture] Tariff & Trade priorities for the dairy industry

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sinead McPhillips', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

IS&WFPO CLG

May–August

[Marine] Visas for A Typical Workers, Review of CFP, Access to Irish Waters, Quotas/Fish Stocks in Irish Waters, Coastal States Access, Fishing Opportunities and Fisheries Control

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Manus Boyle', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Veterinary Ireland

May–August

[Agriculture] Meeting with June Fanning, the Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'June Fanning', 'role': 'Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Ibec

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Proposed EU countermeasures to US tariffs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Clare Mungovan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Connor", 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Sam Griffin', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} + 9 more

Studbook Development Ireland Limited

May–August

[Agriculture] A letter to DAFM, cc'ing the Minister, concerning irregularities in a passport issued by Horse Sport Ireland that have implications for the integrity of the identification process and the human food chain.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Fighting Blindness

May–August

[Community] Sought funding for Vision Tech project. This initiative has made a significant impact, helping over 60 individuals with sight loss to access various assistive technologies—from iPhones to Braille Displays—enabling them to pursue education, employment, and lead more independent lives.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Smyth (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

The Medical Protection Society Limited

May–August

[Health] Letter to the Health Minister, sharing statistics and findings from research regarding clinicians wellbeing, and calling for collaboration with the HSE to reduce stigma of doctors taking time off work for health reasons

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD

May–August

[Marine] Third Country Fisheries Agreements

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sinead McSherry', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Ibec

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] CRU Decision to Update the Non-Domestic Tariff Framework

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Ibec

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Competitiveness pressures due to increased business water tariffs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seamus McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Cooney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Micheál Carrigy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

St Luke's Home Cork CLG

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] A S39 not for profit organisation with voluntary and charitable status seeking appropriate funding to stem operating losses, achieve pay parity with our colleagues in the HSE through appropriate means ( NTPF or HSE or Legislation)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Seamus McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Dr Andy Phillips', 'role': 'Regional Executive Officer (Health Service Executive)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] To highlight the EU-level priorities of the affiliated Chambers of Commerce, including enhancing coordination among various stakeholders, including involving the Chamber Network in education and training programme design and delivery.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EU-Priorities-2025-1.pdf'} {'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Finance] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the need for increased investment in water and wastewater infrastructure with the commitment of a multi-annual funding structure and for various consenting regimes to be streamlined to create efficiencies for the delivery of large-scale national water and wastewater projects.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '6-10 emails'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'David Moloney', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including the need for increased investment in water and wastewater infrastructure with the commitment of a multi-annual funding structure and for various consenting regimes to be streamlined to create efficiencies for the delivery of large-scale national water and wastewater projects.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '6-10 emails'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'David Moloney', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including a €200 million Strategic Capital Investment Scheme over five years to support large scale, high growth projects across key sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, health technology, and marine proteins.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '6-10 emails'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'David Moloney', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Finance] To highlight the recommendations of the Chambers Ireland pre-Budget submission 2026, including a €200 million Strategic Capital Investment Scheme over five years to support large scale, high growth projects across key sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, health technology, and marine proteins.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': '6-10 emails'} {'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'David Moloney', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Declan Hughes', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Dignity4Patients

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Indemnity Deed between Government, Medical Missionaries of Mary re sexual abuse payments to victims and survivors of Michael Shine

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Simon Communities of Ireland

May–August

[Housing] Sustainable funding for the charity sector & budget 2026 decisions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

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