Overwatch Report

Prosper Fingal CLG

September–December

[Finance] An email was sent to all TDs representing the Fingal and Dublin Bay North Regions to request their support on the matter of pay restoration for Section 39 Agencies.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Joe O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Denise Mitchell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

September–December

[Budgetary matters] Pre-Budget Submission 2020

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Safe Ireland circulated a letter and pre-budget submission to all Oireachtas Members on the 1st of October 2019.'}

L.M. Ericsson Limited

September–December

[Transport] Road safety and traffic management in Athlone

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Frankie Keena', 'role': 'Councillor (Westmeath County Council)'}

The Community Foundation for Ireland

September–December

[Budgetary matters] Seeking fiscal changes to encourage Philanthropy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Ray McAdam', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Greenlink Interconnector Limited

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion at a Greenlink public exhibition with Wexford County Councillor Michael Whelan on the progres of the project and engagement with local community.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Whelan', 'role': 'Councillor (Wexford County Council)'}

Intel Ireland Limited

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Engagement with An Taoiseach as part of Intel's 30th anniversary celebrations. A general discussion took place on matters relating to Ireland's economic performance and outlook, encompassing; competitiveness, stability of the business operating environment and the availability of talent as key enablers.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Ennis Chamber of Commerce

September–December

[Transport] Presentation of research report on recommended policy changes to support Shannon Airport. The 'Copenhagen Report' was commissioned by Limerick Chamber and actively supported by Ennis Chamber

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Breen', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee

September–December

[Community] Emails and letters arranging meeting for the Show Me ID campaign in Leinster which took place in September. The campaign aims highlight the importance of asking for ID when selling age restricted products including tobacco products.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Brett', 'role': 'Councillor (Kilkenny County Council)'} {'name': 'Bobby Aylward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carmel Kelly', 'role': 'Councillor (Kildare County Council)'}

Wilson Hartnell

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] A series of briefing meetings in September between Edwards Lifesciences and TDs representing the Midwest region. The Edwards executives in attendance were Joe Nuzzolese, Corporate Vice President for Supply Chain Management, Leigh Volkland, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Nathan Tenzer, Plant General Manager in Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

September–December

[Health] Engagement with Oireachtas Members

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Siobhán Creaton (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'New report from the Faculty of Paediatrics at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland calling for an end to Direct Provision because of the adverse impact on child health was sent to all Oireachtas members to inform public health policy.'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'A new report on the impact of homelessness on children by the Faculties of Paediatrics and Public Health Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland was sent to all oireachtas members to inform health policy responses.'}

Limerick Youth Service

September–December

[Children and Youth Affairs] Following announcement by Limerick Youth Service that it would cease to manage The Factory Southside Youth Space, Galvone, Limerick as of December 31st 2019. Local elected representatives contacted LYS to offer assistance to ensure that facility remain open.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catherine Slattery', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Sheahan', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}

Nursing Homes Ireland

September–December

[Health] Engagement with TD with regard to the requirement to remove role of healthcare assistant from the Ineligible Categories of Employment Listing on a controlled basis.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Clancourt Management

September–December

[Development and Zoning] SDRA 18

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish Tax Institute

September–December

[Taxation] Submission to highlight practical impact of Finance Bill 2019 amendments to the Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Cathy Herbert (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Tax Institute

September–December

[Taxation] Meeting to discuss the Green agenda and the role of carbon tax and other environmental taxes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Shannon Chamber

September–December

[Transport] Assessment of Aviation as a driver of Economic Development and the contents of the report produced by Copenhagen Economics. Discussion on the findings and recommendations arising from the Copenhagen Economics (CE) report and the benefits of aligning aviation policy with enterprise development policy. Outlined the need for enhanced direct air connectivity into the regions and specifically Shannon, to support business and foreign direct investment, and to ensure the success of Project

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

PricewaterhouseCoopers

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Taxation] Request for some amendments to the proposed Finance Bill changes to the Key Employee Engagement Programme legislation (s128F TCA 1997) on behalf of a client and a request for a change to the existing legislation not covered in the Finance Bill.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Hogan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion referencing the “Maritime Planning and Framework Development Bill” in the context of supporting a decarbonisation agenda through enabling of development of off- shore wind

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maeve Collins', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Trócaire

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Highlighting human rights issues in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and encouraging support for passage of the Occupied Territories Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Seán Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Niall Collins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Health] WHO Article 5.3

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Health] There would appear to be a delay in initiating a process of discussions between the Department of Health/HSE Environmental Health Office and representatives of the mixed trade alcohol retailers regarding the physical layout of stores to comply with the Public Health Alcohol Act Section 22.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited

September–December

[Health] Request a meeting with Minister Jim Daly on Meals on Wheels services and the importance of the service in helping people remain in their own home as they age.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Social Protection] to remind the department that employers were NOT prepared to allow "their" contribution remain in a pot if the employee opts out

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)'}

Future Analytics Consulting Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Engagement with FCC during the Draft Dublin Airport LAP process relating to lands at the Western Campus of Dublin Airport

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'AnnMarie Farrelly', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Fingal County Council)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Public Expenditure and Reform] The need for the Minister responsible for introducing changes to the Insurance industry understood the ongoing difficulties in the retail industry

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'as part of AIR, CSNA members are encouraged to contact their Public Representatives and ask for their support for changes in legislation regarding the cost of insurance.'} {'name': "Michael D'Arcy", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Gaming and Lottery

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish Road Haulage Association

September–December

[Transport] Budget Submission on Diesel Fuel Rebate Scheme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Breen', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Charles Flanagan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'} + 17 more

Irish Road Haulage Association

September–December

[Transport] THe operation of the Road Safety Authoroty

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Fleming', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Road Haulage Association

September–December

[Transport] To discuss the IRHA position on various aspects of the the EU proposed suite of legislative reforms for the transport industry known collectively as the mobility package

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Mick Wallace', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Clare Daly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

September–December

[Local Government] CSNA wish to have a fairer and more equitable valuation system in place for Local authority rates

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

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