Overwatch Report

daa plc

September–December

[Transport] Engage with DPOs on proposed legislation with regard to the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018

Public Officials Lobbied

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

daa plc

September–December

[Transport] Engage with DPOs on proposed legislation with regard to the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish Cancer Society

September–December

[Health] Referral of statutory charges to external debt collection or legal agencies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

daa plc

September–December

[Transport] Engage with DPOs on proposed legislation with regard to the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Amnesty International Ireland

September–December

[Health] Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill at Seanad stage

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alice-Mary Higgins', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Colette Kelleher', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Lynn Ruane', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Image Learning and Development Training Network, company Limited by Guarantee T/A HABIC

September–December

[Finance] Pre-Budget 9% VAT rate maintained for Hairdressing Sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Gabrielle McFadden', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Irish Bookmakers Association

September–December

[Taxation] 100% Increase in betting tax introduced in budget 2019, will close hundreds of betting shops and cause thousands of job losses across Ireland, particularly Rural Ireland. This will have; a devastating effect on many families with unnecessary job losses, reduce tax receipts, reduce competition, force customers to bet with online operators, force customers to bet with illegal operators (with no customer protection or age verification processes) in areas where there is no other betting

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'All Politicians were sent emails and letters throughout the period before and after the budget. Emails included a report by a Top Irish economist outlining the severe unintended consequences of applying a 100% increase in betting tax. it also shows that bookmakers effective tax rate is over 600% meaning they pay 6 times more in tax than profits made. We also provided copies of audited figures for some members which clearly shows the 100% increase plunges a successful business for over 40 years into a severe loss making situation. This will be replicated across the independent sector if the current 100% remains in place. Other various pieces of information was provided by the IBA summarising the economic activity of bookmakers in Ireland. The emails also requested a meeting to discuss the contents further.'} {'name': 'Anthony Lawlor', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Willie Penrose', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more

Amnesty International Ireland

September–December

[Health] Seanad stage of Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Amnesty International Ireland

September–December

[Health] Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill at Seanad stage

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Gavan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Lorraine Clifford-Lee', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Catherine Noone', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Aughinish Alumina Limited

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Clean Energy Winter Package

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Philip Kelly', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

Atlas GP Ltd

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Meeting held in the Howth Yacht Club with officials to discuss the development of the former Techrete site in Howth which had been recently acquired by Atlas GP Limited (a Marlet affiliated company). DPOs in attendance comprised Councillors Anthony Lavin (Mayor), Jimmy Guerin, Keith Redmond, David Healy, Cian O'Callaghan, & Daire Ní Laoi. Stephen Peppard; Malahide/Howth Operational Area Manager was also in attendance

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anthony Lavin', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Jimmy Guerin', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Keith Redmond', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'David Healy', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'} {'name': 'Daire Ní Laoi', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Communication with councilwoman regarding community’s interest in construction of certain sewage connections.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maria Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Meath County Council)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Engagement with local politicians regarding development update at Cherrywood

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Gildea', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Mary Mitchell O’Connor', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Donnelly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': "Seamas O'Neill", 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Chris Curran', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Engagement with elected representatives and officials regarding commencement of construction at Cherrywood

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Gildea', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Mary Mitchell O’Connor', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'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)'} {'name': 'Maria Bailey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

daa plc

September–December

[Transport] daa suggested the establishment of an interagency committee to examine surface transport related issues associated with Dublin Airport

Public Officials Lobbied

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

The Asthma Society of Ireland

September–December

[Health] Telehealth initiatives and their role in asthma management

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Laura Magahy', 'role': 'Head of Unit (Department of Health)'}

eircom Limited

September–December

[Communications] Information on eir's future investment plans for mobile and fixed broadband; request for meeting on current rural fibre investment and political engagement with Oireachtas members

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Patrick Cluskey', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Irish Association of Investment Managers

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Special Assignee Relief Programme; taxation of investment products; taxation of Irish commercial property; fast-tracking of reform of the Investment Limited Partnerships Act 1994 and the Limited Partnerships Act 1907.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Donal kenny

January–April

[Environment] The matter concerns notifications to the department of housing and previous dept.of environment, regarding diligence and fair process in the planning system. In the matter of the progression of the new LAP Monksland Athlone West 2016-2022, .various deficiencies specifically relating to the proposed objectives of the now sanctioned plan , had been brought to the attention of the department. None of the aspects were addressed. The new agenda/ LAP is intransigently flawed.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Community and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

Donal kenny

January–April

[Social Protection] The matter concerns notifications to the department of housing and previous dept.of environment, regarding diligence and fair process in the planning system. In the matter of the progression of the new LAP Monksland Athlone West 2016-2022, .various defeicenties specificilly relating to the proposed objectives of the now sanctioned plan , had been brought to the attention of the department. None of the aspects were addressed. The new agenda/ LAP intrangencently flawed.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Community and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

January–April

[Heritage] An 'Uplift' campaign to get the public to ask Minister Humphreys "We ask you to reconsider your proposal to change the Wildlife Act to allow for the burning of vegetation in March and the cutting of hedgerows in August and establish proper hedgerow and upland management regimes that works for farming, road safety and wildlife."

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Used Uplift (https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/no-to-more-slash-and-burn) to ask people to email Minister Humphreys and ask her "We ask you to reconsider your proposal to change the Wildlife Act to allow for the burning of vegetation in March and the cutting of hedgerows in August and establish proper hedgerow and upland management regimes that works for farming, road safety and wildlife."'}

Macra na Feirme

January–April

[Heritage] Rural Strategy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Parnell,', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht)'}

Macra na Feirme

January–April

[Agriculture] Discussion on Nitrates Derogation; River Basin Management Plans; and Land Mobility Service;

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Creed', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Jonathan Hoare', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Áine Kilroy', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Bullock Harbour Preservation Association

January–April

[Development and Zoning] I am Chairman of Bullock Harbour Preservation Association. The Association comprises of 14 members who represent a range of groups in Bullock Harbour, Dalkey. These are engaged in commercial fishing, boat rentals, sea scouting, Bullock residents, representatives of Dalkey Community Council and Dalkey Tidy Towns Committee.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Flor O'Mahony (Former DPO)", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Bailey', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Mary Fayne', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Melisa Halpin', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Merrigan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} + 7 more

Macra na Feirme

January–April

[Agriculture] Lobbied Senator in relation to the old young farmer issue i.e. those which are nearing the age of 40 and unable to get the full advantage of the young farmer scheme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Tim Lombard', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

St. Gabriel's Foundation

January–April

[Education and Training] To highlight the shortage of school places for children with multiple disabilities and high medical needs in the Limerick region.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Dyslexia Association of Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] Communication sent to Irish MEPs asking them to resist any watering down of the European Accessibility Act. The draft report of the IMCO Committee on the European Accessibility Act (2015/0278(COD)) is watering down the Commission proposals which threaten to adversely affect the scope, the accessibility requirements, the linkages to other Union acts, the definitions, and the mechanisms persons with disabilities can use to complain.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'Communication was sent to all Irish MEPs'} {'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nessa Childers', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 6 more

Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited

January–April

[Taxation] Change of policy by Revenue Commissioners in relation to tax treatment of Kerry Co-op patronage shares.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Brassil', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Danny Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Ferris', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

CyberSafeIreland

January–April

[Education and Training] We met Minister Helen McEntee on Thursday 2nd February to introduce our internet safety initiative with her as there are many mental health implications for children accessing technology from a young age.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

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