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Amazon Web Services

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] To highlight the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland, as detailed in AWS’s recent economic impact report, and to discuss the energy policy environment, including Ireland’s offshore wind goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Oonagh Buckley', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paul Bolger', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Amazon Web Services

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] To discuss the energy policy environment, including Ireland’s offshore wind goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Oireachtas Committee request to report on and bring Dáil motion re Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Oireachtas Committee request to report on and bring Dáil motion re Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Patrick Costello', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Health] Oireachtas Committee request to report on and bring Dáil motion re Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neasa Hourigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Arts] Oireachtas Committee request to report on and bring Dáil motion re Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Housing] Oireachtas Committee request to report on and bring Dáil motion re Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Environmental Pillar

January–April

[Environment] 1) EU matters: weakening of CAP and its negative impacts on nature; Ireland's support of the Nature Restoration Law; 2) Heat and Gas: Ensuring our legislation and policy are aligned with our climate goals; prioritise and coordinate retrofitting measures for and directly with communities at risk of energy poverty; 3) Ireland's National Long-Term Strategy in relation to public participation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'David Healy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport)'}

Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

May–August

[Budgetary matters] In relation to entrepreneurship in Ireland it is commonly accepted that we need to build more indigenous businesses. Take up of schemes such as KEEP, EIIS and so on have been consistently low, frequently as a result of restrictions in their configuration. There are also concerns about Family Business transfers. Can we get the Finance Act ultimately to deliver on policy goals rather than aiming to limit accessibility.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'}

Amazon Web Services

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] To discuss the energy policy environment, including Ireland’s offshore wind goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Oonagh Buckley', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

World Vision Ireland

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] Sustainable Development Goals and International Humanitarian Assistance

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Trade] Highlighting the need for governments to collaborate to establish clear and consistent rules on subsidies, particularly those that contribute to climate goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/press-release-icc-ireland-and-chambers-ireland-urge-caution-amid-rising-trade-tensions/'}

Community Law & Mediation

May–August

[Housing] Recommendations made in relation to strategic goals identified in the Statement of Strategy 2024 – 2025, including on the provision of a framework to ensure suitable housing system in Ireland; the improvement of quality housing stock; the effective operation of HAP; and increased delivery of Traveller-specific accommodation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Institute of Physics

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Contact made to know what parties intentions are with regards to IOP's physics aims and goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Annie Hoey', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Pauline O'Reilly", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Aisling Dolan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Red Flag Consulting Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Environment] Highlight the positive role of recyclable and compostable materials in fulfilling environmental goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Nina Carberry', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 10 more

Irish Wildbird Conservancy

September–December

[Environment] EU Environment, Climate, Biodiversity goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sean Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 5 more

Breaking Through Company Limited by Guarantee

September–December

[Children and Youth Affairs] IAN committee members pointed out to the Minister that the lack of a ring-fenced budget for aftercare is a concern and seriously impedes the ability of Tusla to plan ahead and implement goals of the aftercare strategy.• Two further issues were highlighted - housing and raising the age limit for aftercare support.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] 373 "Advocating in support of the Letta report’s recommendations for a stronger EU role in climate diplomacy, including using Ireland's EU membership to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve climate resilience at home and abroad."

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Meeting All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All MEPs', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chambers-Ireland-EU-Priorities-2024.pdf'} {'name': 'Aingeal O’Donoghue', 'role': 'Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

September–December

[Health] Sent email to DPO's to consider, in election manifestos, a plan of action to reach 2030 HIV healthcare policy goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': "Pádraig O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Neasa Hourigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 2 more

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

September–December

[Health] Sent email to DPO's to consider, in Programme for Government, a plan of action to reach 2030 HIV healthcare policy goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': "Christopher O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

MKC Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'} + 14 more

Calor Teoranta

January–April

[EU Affairs] E mail communication to MEP Kelly's office on behalf of Calor Ireland’s parent, SHV Energy, relating to the revised European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) proposal and the opportunity to ensure that all buildings contribute to the EU's ambitious climate goals through a multi technology approach to the decarbonisation of heating.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Kelly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Calor Teoranta

January–April

[EU Affairs] E mail communication to MEP Cuffe's office on behalf of Calor Ireland’s parent, SHV Energy, relating to the revised European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) proposal and the opportunity to ensure that all buildings contribute to the EU's ambitious climate goals through a multi technology approach to the decarbonisation of heating.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Hanover Media Strategy Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Communications] Invitation to ESRI/Microsoft policy workshop on technology and climate goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Sasa Novak Uí Chonchúir', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Finance] Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Claire Kerrane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Claire Kerrane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 7 more

Irish League of Credit Unions

January–April

[Environment] Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Harrington (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Social Justice Ireland

May–August

[Social Protection] Letter to Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Environment to request a meeting to discuss Ireland's progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in advance of the UN High Level Political Forum.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

KPMG

May–August

[Taxation] KPMG made a pre-Budget 2024 submission to recommend taxation changes that would ameliorate the housing crisis, maintain Ireland’s competitiveness, support Ireland's climate goals, and incentivise and support domestic entrepreneurship.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Development Perspectives

May–August

[Education and Training] Looking to increase the budget for Global Citizenship Education as a % of ODA. Also looking to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through increased educational opportunities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Fergus O'Dowd", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Imelda Munster', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

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