Overwatch Report

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Gaeltacht] Met with Peadar Toibin at his request to discuss the use of the Irish language in business

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Peadar Tóibín', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Lufthansa Technik Shannon Limited

January–April

[Employment] Company v SIPTU Pay Claim Dispute and notice of Industrial Action. The company requested support to encourage SIPTU to move back into talks before industrial action commenced. Dude to the nature of the business the threat of IA has an immediate impact of the profitability of the company as customers decide not to risk send aircraft to the facility for maintenance in the event that the aircraft would be stuck in the facility due to IA.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Breen', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

New Ross NeedlecraftLtd

January–April

[Tourism] Information on funding for tourism referred to by the Taoiseach under the umbrella of the Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in late 2017. The request was made to Minister Paul Kehoe. The information request asked when this funding would come on stream and what format it might take.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Defence)'}

Rape Crisis Network Ireland

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Seeking transparency from Tusla: the child and family agency on the outcomes of retrospective and child sexual violence cases handled once allocated to a social workers as no data is currently publicly available.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shortall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Institute of Physics

January–April

[Education and Training] Shortage of physics teachers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Gary Ó Donnchadha', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Nursing Homes Ireland

January–April

[Health] Nursing Homes Ireland Members were encouraged to lobby their TDs regarding the huge discrepancies in fees payable to HSE nursing homes under the Fair Deal scheme and those payable to private and voluntary nursing homes. Publication by the HSE of its up-to-date fees on 23rd February revealed huge discrepancies across the country and a national average 60% differential in what HSE fees are by comparison with private and voluntary fees.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

January–April

[Heritage] There is concern with the direction being taken in the control and management of assets and resources across the county, in particular those we depend on both for local recreation and also for tourists. The viaduct in Borris was recently closed, permission for upgrading of the Barrow Development denied, if this continues then will we be hanging a closed sign at the entrance to the county?

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'To express concern in relation to the direction Carlow is heading regarding the amenities and attractions we have across the county, if we continue along this current path then very soon we may just be known as the county where you can see but not experience. This situation needs to be reversed, and the message needs to be clear that Carlow is open for business and visitors.\nThe viaduct in Borris is the most recent example of closing off our amenities and attractions. The closure of the viaduct is not only affecting tourists to the area, the impact is more local as the area was regularly used and accessed by the local community. The decision on the Barrow Towpath Development by the County Council Planning department also sends a message about the region, to keep the towpath and all the barrow has to offer hidden should be considered a crime. The current towpath needs to have work carried out to ensure it is accessible to everyone, not just those who are able bodied.'} {'name': 'Fergal Browne', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Cassin', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Deane', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Doran', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Denis Foley', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} + 12 more

Bennett Property Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] The company I work for, Bennett Property Limited, manages an asset on behalf of a fund they control and own in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, and I was keen to establish the planning history of the asset and local issues by way of engaging with public representatives on this case and, as such, contacted and lobbied Kevin Boxer Moran TD.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kevin Boxer Moran', 'role': 'Minister of State (The Office of Public Works)'}

Ibec

January–April

[Employment] Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, Retirement age, Collective Bargaining

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Ibec

January–April

[Employment] Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017, retirement age, employment permits and general employment rights regulation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Clare Dunne', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Social Justice Ireland

January–April

[Social Protection] Proposal for a Universal Social Welfare Pension. Social Justice Ireland has just produced a detailed study which proposes the introduction of a universal pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The full study can be viewed at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Information re a detailed costed proposal by Social Justice Ireland for a Universal Pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The\nproposal would achieve 5 key objectives:\n• provide older residents, regardless of means\nor social insurance record, with a guaranteed income\nduring old age as protection from poverty;\n• achieve universal coverage, providing\nolder people who do not receive any support through the\nState Pension system with a pension;\n• provide a secure and certain framework around\nwhich individuals can plan for retirement;\n• over time distribute income from the wealthiest\nin society to the poorest, creating a more egalitarian\nsociety;\n• ensure the long-term sustainability of the state\npension system.\nThe study is available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland'} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'Information re a detailed costed proposal by Social Justice Ireland for a Universal Pension, provided as a right to every Irish citizen and resident over the eligible age, to replace all other Social Welfare Pension payments to individuals over the State Pension Age. The\nproposal would achieve 5 key objectives:\n• provide older residents, regardless of means\nor social insurance record, with a guaranteed income\nduring old age as protection from poverty;\n• achieve universal coverage, providing\nolder people who do not receive any support through the\nState Pension system with a pension;\n• provide a secure and certain framework around\nwhich individuals can plan for retirement;\n• over time distribute income from the wealthiest\nin society to the poorest, creating a more egalitarian\nsociety;\n• ensure the long-term sustainability of the state\npension system.\nThe study is available at https://www.socialjustice.ie/content/publications/universal-state-social-welfare-pension-ireland'} {'name': 'John Brady', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Maureen O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

Aquatic Control Engineering Ltd

January–April

[Environment] Presented an overview of innovative products/services and unique case studies within the water flow control, flooding, drainage and fish conservation industries.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Event / Reception All Local Authority Members', 'role': 'Presentation delivered to Dublin council members and follow up email sent with a copy of the presentation/notes.'}

Ibec

January–April

[Agriculture] Irish Tillage sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Lavelle (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'} {'name': 'William Lavelle (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Justice and Equality)'} {'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 5 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

January–April

[Heritage] Heritage Bill 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Marcella Corcoran Kennedy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Willie Penrose', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

January–April

[Agriculture] Damage caused by Storm Emma - Horticulture

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Andrew Doyle', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael D’Arcy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paul Kehoe', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Defence)'} {'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited

January–April

[EU Affairs] Discussion of ECB requirements for Credit Rating Agencies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Hayes', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Seamus McCarthy

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Heritage] Ministerial consent to site investigate lands adjacent to National Monument at Bodenstown Sallins Co. Kildare as part of a planning application for a new cemetery on same lands on behalf of Amendoeira Developments Ltd.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Mr Frank O'Rourke TD (Currently employed as a DPO)", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Frank O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Pro Life Campaign

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Protection of human life at all stages

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jackie Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Canney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mattie McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 112 more

Wicklow Uplands Council

January–April

[Heritage] Heritage Bill 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Zurich Life Assurance plc

January–April

[EU Affairs] Engaged with a number of MEPs (one a DPO) in relation to the European Commission’s proposal relating to Pan-European Pensions Products (PEPP)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Hayes', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Ibec

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] EU and national digital agenda

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Breen', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Ibec

January–April

[Agriculture] Alcohol sector's contribution to the tillage sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Kenny', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Requested a meeting with TDs and Senators to: 1. provide an update on NALA's adult literacy and numeracy work and 2. inform about our upcoming campaign to create a vision for improving adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills over the next 10 years

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Fiona O'Loughlin", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shortall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 15 more

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Requested a meeting with Minister Bruton to discuss creating a new vision for adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills and the Upskilling Pathways initiative.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Request to address our Annual General Meeting in Portlaoise on 14 April 2018

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie Flanagan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Inform about new vision for literacy and seek help to secure a meeting with Regina Doherty.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ciaran Cannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ibec

May–August

[Environment] Deposit/Return scheme for beverage containers

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Sage Advocacy

January–April

[Health] Briefing note on topic related to contracts of care and notice to quit relating to nursing homes.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Sage Advocacy

January–April

[Health] Consultation from from Dept. of Health seeking views on those who have entered long term care

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Sage Advocacy

January–April

[Health] PQ requesting current information on Safeguarding Teams - How many preliminary screenings were received by the national safeguarding teams of the HSE in 2017, and, of these ; How many are of substantiated abuse that requires intervention from the safeguarding teams? How many are of substantiated abuse where direct support / intervention is provided by a Designated Safeguarding Officer outside of the HSE Safeguarding Team? How many are unsubstantiated?

Public Officials Lobbied

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

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