Overwatch Report

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Employment] 249 "Sharing EU policy priorities - Bridging the skills gap for growth and the twin transitions. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email 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)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[EU Affairs] 250 "Sharing EU policy priorities - Bridging the skills gap for growth and the twin transitions. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email 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)'}

Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

September–December

[Environment] SWAN attended the Fair Seas Rally where support was shown for the MPA legislation to be published urgently aand DPOs where lobbied to do what they can to get the Marine Protected Area Bill published urgently.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Hannah Hamilton', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} + 1 more

Mental Health Reform

September–December

[Health] Sharing information on MHR's lunchtime event in Leinster House on 18th September on MH lanuage

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Challenging Business Environment: Skills Shortage; Inflationary Pressure; Systemic Delays; Environmental Responsibility; Procurement Strategies; Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Constraints; Adversarial Relations; Willingness to Pay

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Marine] 287 "Climate action priorities to be included in this year’s Budget. This to include energy security, renewable energy generation and decarbonisation. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chambers-Ireland_2025-Pre-Budget-Submission_Final.pdf'} {'name': 'Lobby day All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Marine] 311 "The need for the incoming Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes. "

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/29.10.24_Chambers-Ireland_General-Election-Manifesto_Final.pdf'}

Cork Chamber

September–December

[Marine] Partnership between Port of Cork and Ports of Indiana

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Honore Kamegni', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Joe Carroll', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork County Council)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] 366 Recommending greater clarification on the requirements for businesses affected by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Trade] 367 Highlighting the impact potential trade tariffs would have on the Pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the competitiveness of Irish businesses in general.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ronnie Downes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Fighting Blindness

September–December

[Education and Training] Sought funding for Vision Tech project. This initiative has made a significant impact, helping over 60 individuals with sight loss to access various assistive technologies—from iPhones to Braille Displays—enabling them to pursue education, employment, and lead more independent lives.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Cuala Senior Care Limited

September–December

[Health] Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Duncan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

Intel Ireland Limited

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Various discussions on Ireland's competitiveness position for advanced manufacturing

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Ferghal Blaney', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport)'}

Co-operative Housing Ireland Society Limited

September–December

[Housing] Gearing alleviation

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

September–December

[Housing] Meeting with Housing Minister to discuss the following : P&D Bill, The NPF, Lapsed Local Area Plans, Compact growth Guidelines, Infrastructure for zoned lands, RZLT, International Development Finance, various government initiatives

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

September–December

[Housing] Meeting with a number of Assistant Secretary's of the Housing Department to discuss the following : P&D Bill, The NPF, Lapsed Local Area Plans, Compact growth Guidelines, Infrastructure for zoned lands, RZLT, International Development Finance, various government initiatives

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Caroline Timmons', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Aine Stapleton', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Paul Hogan', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Paul Benson', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

September–December

[Housing] Request for meeting to discuss update of housing activity & house building sentiment, various Government schemes, Budget 2025, RZLT, Draft Revision of NPF, Housing needs demand assessment, Progress of the Planning Bill, Delays in SHD's

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Justice and Equality] The need for amendments to the Gambling Regulation Bill to meet the concerns of charities which are fundraising

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Kathleen O'Meara (Former DPO)", 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael Lowry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mark Wall', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 2 more

Irish Environmental Network

September–December

[Environment] Confirm funding mechanism, structure and timeframe in relation to Marine Biodiversity and Offshore Renewable Energy project

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Environmental Pillar

September–December

[Environment] Discussed policy updates regarding: Marine Planning; Critical Raw Materials Act; EPA licensing legislation update; Circular Economy; Circularity Gap Report; Circular Economy Strategy; Economic Instruments including: landfill levy; recovery levy; coffee cup levy

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Health Research Charities Ireland

September–December

[Health] The implementation of Impact 2030

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Health Research Charities Ireland

September–December

[Health] A request for an increase in research and development investment in the area of health, to match the EU average.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Bere Island projects Group CLG

September–December

[Marine] In person meeting with Christopher O' Sullivan, TD and Mr Martin Mylotte, Castletownbere Fisheries Harbour Master to discuss landing issues for islanders at Barrack Quay and the possibility of a designated pontoon for island boats.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ARI

September–December

[Community] To secure a meeting with the MEPs to discuss these priorities and foster collaboration.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Michael McNamara', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Funchion', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

ARI

September–December

[Community] To understand the party's stance and advocate for a commitment to sustainable and fair pension reform policies.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Mullooly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

ARI

September–December

[Health] To advocate for policy changes supporting ageing populations and foster collaboration with political stakeholders.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Only a few Oireachtas members were contacted, see below'} {'name': 'Peadar Tóibín', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Pender & Associates Ltd

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

September–December

[Health] Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Duncan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} + 11 more

Ability West

September–December

[Employment] Alan Tennyson Behavioural Support Manager raised the issue of disparity between pay for Section 38 and Section 39 workers with Senator Tim Lombard.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Fair Seas Ireland

September–December

[Environment] Letter to party leaders and government formation negotiators regarding the importance of the Marine Protected Area Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} + 7 more

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Information sharing between the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

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