Overwatch Report

DOWNEY PLANNING

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] Ballymastone Sport Campus - Formulation of an agreed campus style recreational facilitty on areas sharred by 3 local clubs (St. Pats GAA Club, St. Iatas FC and Lambay Sports club) of which the council have an interest having a leashold granted to the GAA Club. Meetings have being held in 2018 in this regard and involve the location of the road and all future development on the site including new facilities to be under a common shared facility going forward.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Campaign to retain and secure the provision of sports amenities for the South West Inner City Dublin - in particular the retention of all playing fields at Dolphin Park, Dublin and ensuring the provision of full size GAA pitch at St Teresa's Gardens.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'Emails sent inviting all candidates and councillors to public meeting on 20th March 2019. Club members and concerned community & community group (Love Dolphin Park) invited to discuss concerns with public representatives when canvassing on their door steps/to write to them by letter/email - to telephone them to request support in campaign against planning grant for Dolphin Park.'} {'name': 'Social Media All Local Authority Members', 'role': 'Tweeting and emailed communications from members seeking to inform about concerns arising from planning application submitted for Dolphin Park'} {'name': 'Informal communication All TDs', 'role': 'All members & local residents asked to lobby local politicians to gain support for campaign for more sports facilities and support to ensure no reduction in existing facilities. Lobbying by various means to include face to face, letters, emails, calls etc'} {'name': 'Tina McVeigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Michael Watters', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 3 more

Tetrarch Capital Limited

September–December

[Development and Zoning] A meeting was held by Tetrarch Capital representatives Michael McElligott, James Byrne and Tom Sheridan, with Michael Mulhern, Director of Planning and Transport at South Dublin County Council (SDCC), and Jason Frehill, Senior Planner SDCC, on 25 November 2019. Members of Tetrarch's design team and the GAA also attended this meeting. A draft masterplan of the lands of Tetrarch's affiliate, Cape Wrath Hotel Limited, which adjoin and surround Citywest Hotel, was presented

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Mulhern', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (South Dublin County Council)'}

PricewaterhouseCoopers

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Finance] Sought on behalf of our client (the GAA) to secure changes to the income and capital gains tax exemption for sporting organisations.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Ballymun Kickhams

January–April

[Local Government] the rezoning of land and possible licence of land for use by Ballymun Kickhams GAA as a football pitch

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Delivery of full size playing pitches under Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs - The masterplan (as per current development plan) to provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA & other sporting clubs for organised games. Retention of full sports grounds at Dolphin Park, Dublin 12 and provision of more sports facilities within Dublin 8 in gene

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Tony Flynn', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

GAA

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] Local Authority Rates

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John O’Sullivan', 'role': 'Commissioner of Valuation and Chief Boundary Surveyor (The Valuation Office)'} {'name': 'John Paul Phelan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'}

Vodafone Ireland

September–December

[EU Affairs] Discussions outlining ongoing concerns as a 5GAA member regarding the draft C-ITS Delgated Act and the absence of a technology neutral approach ahead of the EC Member States Expert Group meeting on December 5th.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ray O’Leary', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

DOWNEY PLANNING

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Ballymastone Sports Campus and possible JV (or SPV) with Fingal CC, St pats GAA Club, Lambay Athletics Club and St. Iatas FC in Donabate. The proposals of the outcome of the masterplan with all three clubs was discussed.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Proposals for For Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA & other sporting clubs for organised games. In addition retention of full sports grounds at Dolphin Park, Dublin 12

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Peter Finnegan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Dunne', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Bruce Phillips', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} + 1 more

Ballymun Kickhams

May–August

[Sports and Recreation] looking for land near Ballymun on behalf of Ballymun Kickhams for GAA playinh pitches

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Clegg', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Dinnigan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin

January–April

[Finance] The ISE made a submission on the proposed amendment of section 279 Companies Act 2014 to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The ISE's submission proposed that the current exemption for Irish incorporated companies which permits them to use US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") in the preparation of financial statements should continue to apply to Irish companies which have already admitted, or are seeking the admission of their securities to a prescribed

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Disability Federation of Ireland

January–April

[EU Affairs] Forwarded amendments on the European Accessibility Act draft report by the rapporteur, Mr Løkkegaard of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, proposed by the European Disability Forum, EDF, to all Irish MEPs.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nessa Childers', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Brian Hayes', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Luke "Ming" Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 5 more

DOWNEY PLANNING

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Development and Zoning] St. Patricks GAA Club Masterplan

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Adrian Henchy', 'role': 'Councillor (Fingal County Council)'}

Ballymun Kickhams

May–August

[Sports and Recreation] looking for land near Ballymun on behalf of Ballymun Kickhams for GAA playinh pitches

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Clegg', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Dinnigan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Proposals for For Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA & other sporting clubs for organised games. In addition retention of full sports grounds at Dolphin Park, Dublin 12

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Dunne', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'MIchael Mullooly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} + 7 more

Ballymun Kickhams

September–December

[Sports and Recreation] looking for land near Ballymun on behalf of Ballymun Kickhams for GAA playing pitches

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noel Rock', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Dinnigan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul Clegg', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Delivery of full size playing pitches under Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs - The masterplan (as per current development plan) to provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA & other sporting clubs for organised games. Retention of full sports grounds at Dolphin Park, Dublin 12

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Tina McVeigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Proposal for amendment to Dublin City Council Draft Development Plan 2016-2022 in relation to SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size (90m x 145m) for use by GAA, soccer, rugby, cricket and other sporting club

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Councillor Criona Ni Dhallaigh (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Councillor Rebecca Moynihan (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'Support for the proposed amendment to the Dublin City Council Development Plan in relation to SDRA 12 and invitation to attend a public meeting held on 11th February in relation to the Club campaign in this regard'} {'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Some local TDs were targeted ref the public meeting referenced above'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 34 more

Ballymun Kickhams

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] the rezoning of land and possible licence of land for use by Ballymun Kickhams GAA as a football pitch

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Dinnigan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shortall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lyons', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Proposal for amendment to Dublin City Council Draft Development Plan 2016-2022 in relation to SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA, soccer, rugby, cricket and other sporting clubs for organis

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Criona Ni Dhallaigh (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan (Currently employed as a DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'Emails were sent to all Dublin City Councillors followed by either telephone calls or face to face meetings by representatives of the Club with the Councillors in relation to the above subject.'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Jim O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} + 10 more

GAA

May–August

[Children and Youth Affairs] Gambling Controll Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Katherine Zappone', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ballymun Kickhams

May–August

[Sports and Recreation] the rezoning of land and possible licence of land for use by Ballymun Kickhams GAA as a football pitch

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Dinnigan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul Clegg', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Jim Keogan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Proposal for amendment to DCC Draft Dev Plan 2016-2022 ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use by GAA & other sporting clubs for organised games. In addition retention of full sports grounds at Do

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Criona Ni Dhallaigh (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Dunne (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Tina McVeigh (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': 'Email seeking support in final vote on Development Plan'} {'name': 'Catherine Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)'} + 7 more

Ballymun Kickhams

September–December

[Sports and Recreation] the rezoning of land and possible licence of land for use by Ballymun Kickhams GAA as a football pitch

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul McAuliffe (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': 'dave Dinnigan (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Noeleen Reilly', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Pieta House

September–December

[Health] GAA Health and Wellbeing Conference 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marcella Corcoran Kennedy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

September–December

[Taxation] Irish branch adopts UK GAAP

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Kevin's Hurling & Camogie Club

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Proposal for amendment to Dublin City Council Draft Development Plan 2016-2022 in relation to SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs -DCC will provide for the development of an integrated masterplan for the entire SDRA12 Regeneration Area. The masterplan will provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size (90m x 145m) for use by GAA, soccer, rugby, cricket and other sporting club

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Criona Ní Dhálaigh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': "Kate O'Connell", 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': "Michael O'Brien", 'role': 'Councillor (Westmeath County Council)'} {'name': "Damian O'Farrell", 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 2 more

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