Overwatch Report

World Vision Ireland

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Sustainable Development Goals and International Humanitarian Assistance

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marc Ó Cathasaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

September–December

[Budgetary matters] The impact of the varied and many increases in costs planned for 2024 are going to negatively impact business. It is important that the governement looks at costs collectively and understands their impact. Pension, Sick Pay, Minimum wage increase, energy

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish South & East Fish Producers Organisation Limited

September–December

[Marine] Meeting with Minister McConalogue to discuss Fish Stocks & Quotas

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Ballina Chamber of Commerce

September–December

[Budgetary matters] Christmas lights and the lack of clarification on the status of the Christmas lighting in the run up to Christams, 2023.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Tom Gilligan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Declan Turnbull', 'role': 'Regional Services (Mayo County Council)'}

Oxfam Ireland

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Oxfam calls for Ireland's elected representatives to ensure international law is respected in Israel Gaza conflict, call for a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian access.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Chris MacManus', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Clare Daly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Colm Markey', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 26 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

September–December

[Marine] Aquaculture

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Chris MacManus', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 22 more

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

September–December

[Agriculture] Data Sharing Agreement between Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

September–December

[Finance] Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Erin McGreehan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

September–December

[EU Affairs] Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan - sharing of personal data

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Paul Savage', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Charities Institute Ireland

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Gambling Regulation Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Andrew Munro', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)'}

ARI

September–December

[Community] The aim of this engagement was to advocate for the creation of an Independent Commissioner for Older People, who would serve as a dedicated advocate and representative for the older population in Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

September–December

[Health] Calling for Pay Parity for staff employed by Section 39 organisations

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Noel Byrne', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Tom Clonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 11 more

Uplift

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] An open letter was emailed to Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan signed by 150 organisations calling for the government to support a humanitarian corridor in Gaza.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Tiglin Challenge Ltd

September–December

[Local Government] Planning Permission for Rise at the Cove located at Carraig Eden, 1 Marine Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerry Walsh', 'role': 'Councillor (Wicklow County Council)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

September–December

[Taxation] Representations on issues arising regarding group elections and the interest limitation rule.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eugene Creighton', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'} {'name': 'Joe Howley', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'} {'name': 'Tom James', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'} {'name': 'Brian Boyle', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}

Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service

September–December

[Budgetary matters] As member of mental health reform, a letter was written to the taoiseach seeking budget allocation for mental health services

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited

September–December

[Community] Invitation from European Movement Ireland to participate in Roundtable discussion with Maria Walsh MEP on rural communities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Alison Gilliland', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Age Action

September–December

[Budgetary matters] Meeting with Marian Harkin TD about the budget and care

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marian Harkin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Suggested Parliamentary Questions regarding Israel's war on Gaza

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Suggested amendment to motion regarding Israel's war on Gaza

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Request meeting with Omar Barghouti

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Mental Health Reform

September–December

[Children and Youth Affairs] Questions for witnesses appearing before Oireachtas Committee to discuss issues in CAMHS

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Mark Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}