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Ervia

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with Deputies at which a presentation was given to discuss Ervia agenda with regard to decarbonisation & water sustainability and to provide an update on the Greater Dublin Drainage project

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Casey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Haughey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

January–April

[Taxation] New Debt Management system

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Boyle', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}

Gas Networks Ireland

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting with Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and DCCAE officials regarding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Renewable Gas and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Matthew Collins', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Fórsa trade union

January–April

[Employment] Mr O’Dea was asked to support Senator Paul Gavan’s Bill to give workers a legal right to their tips. The Bill entitled National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Came to Committee Stage on the 20th February 2019, and it successfully passed Committee stage with all-party support.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Sightsavers Ireland

January–April

[Foreign Affairs] Engagement with members of the Oireachtas to secure support for Sightsavers' 'Put us in the Picture' campaign

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Finian McGrath', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Norris', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] To discuss Brexit, trade and climate agenda profile our Chambers EU Manifesto

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Hackett', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)

January–April

[Health] Resourcing of general practice care in disadvantaged communities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Laura Magahy', 'role': 'Executive Manager (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

Intel Ireland Limited

January–April

[Education and Training] Discussion on the importance of talent availability, Intel's support for STEAM education activities, the topic of framing Ireland's Edge/Competitive advantage and the importance of multidisiplinary skills in the global environment.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown

January–April

[Local Government] Dublin Town attended a meeting with Dublin City Council to discuss the management of Coles Lane in Dublin 1.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Rose Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Cork Chamber

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Management meeting with Cork City Council

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Fergal Reidy', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Ann Doherty', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Adrienne Rodgers', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'}

Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] The provision of charging points for electric vehicles; Purple Flag application for Kilkenny; Abbey Quarter Development update; Waterford North Quays Development Plan; Schools and Housing plan within Western Environs context; Mobility Strategy; City Bus Service for Kilkenny; Age Friendly Business initiative; RSES Submission; Challenges facing retail and initiatives to address shop closures ; Technical University for the South East.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colette Byrne', 'role': 'CEO (Kilkenny County Council)'} {'name': 'Sean MCKeown', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Kilkenny County Council)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Jan O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Dolan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 2 more

Sophia Housing Association CLG

January–April

[Housing] On Sunday January 6th 2019, Tony O'Riordan C.E.O of Midlands Simon Community and Sophia Housing Association, met with Marie McGuinness to discuss homelessness in the Midlands. John McEvoy Projects Manager of Sophia Housing was also present as was Emma Manion of Midlands Simon Community.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mairead McGuinness', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals

January–April

[Education and Training] Teacher shortage in certain subject areas at second level

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (IMHO)

January–April

[Housing] No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Cork Chamber

January–April

[Community] Cork City Age Friendly Meeting

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ann Doherty', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Cork City Council)'}

iCare Housing CLG

January–April

[Housing] Mortgage-to-Rent and Single Tenancy Agreements

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Bartra Capital Property Management Limited trading as Bartra Capital Property

January–April

[Housing] Proposals for the development of privately funded social housing.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

IPPN - The Irish Primary Principals' Network

January–April

[Education and Training] Primary Education Forum - A meeting of all education partners, management bodies and unions, also met assistant secretary general.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Wall', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Harold Hislop', 'role': 'Chief Inspector (Department of Education and Skills)'}

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (DUBLIN) LIMITED

January–April

[Finance] ESG investing and financial wellbeing

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Rónán Mullen', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Gravis Planning (Ireland) Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Engagement with public representatives in relation to JCDecaux advertising properties

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Claire O'Connor", 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paddy Smyth', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'John Bailey', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}

An Post

January–April

[Communications] An Post CEO David McRedmond, MD Retail Debbie Byrne and Public Affairs Manager Angus Laverty met with Minister Ring

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Ring', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

David Sweeney Consulting Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] Discussion on the approach of the European video games industry to encourage responsible game play and the exclusion of gambling activities from the video game sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan MacNamara', 'role': 'Director (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

CPSMA

January–April

[Education and Training] School finance and resources for CPSMA and Management bodies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Martin Hanevy', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Ballina Community Centre

January–April

[Community] Discussed the need for funding for a manager for Ballina Community Centre, Pobal application that was previously submitted was not accepted

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michelle Mulherin', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD

January–April

[Marine] The amendment of the existing Sea Fisheries legislation to ratify the voisinage agreement

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat the Cope Gallagher', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cecil Beamish', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown

January–April

[Trade] Dublin Town attended a meeting with Dublin City Council regarding the storage facilities for a trading stall.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sonya Stapleton', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

iCare Housing CLG

January–April

[Housing] iCare Housing launch and mortgage-to rent policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eoghan Murphy', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Enclude

January–April

[Public Expenditure and Reform] We exchanged further emails with Minister Donohoe's secretary to set up meeting with Government Chief Information Officer, to discuss how best to align the donated management information solution technology available to nonprofits providing social services with state information systems

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Lowry', 'role': 'Chief Information Officer (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

IPPN - The Irish Primary Principals' Network

January–April

[Education and Training] Primary Education Forum, A meeting of all education partners, management bodies and unions, also met assistant secretary general.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Wall', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'}

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