Overwatch Report

Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Raising awareness at cabinet level of the cost of business and in particular in the childcare sector

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Ibec

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Ensure awareness of Ibec's priorities on equality related strategies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Baxter', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

May–August

[Health] To mark The ASI Tea Day 2024 and raise awareness of the issues affecting people living with dementia and dementia carers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email invitation regarding event in the Oireachtas and reminder of the issues faced by people living with dementia'} {'name': 'Aengus Ó Snodaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aindrias Moynihan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Kelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 213 more

Irish Foster Care Association

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] IFCA held public tree planting ceremonies to raise awareness of the value of foster care to communities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aiden Fitzpatrick', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': 'John Paul Feeley', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': 'Philip Brady', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': 'Sean Smith', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': 'Trevor Smith', 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': "Frank O'Flynn", 'role': 'Councillor (Cork County Council)'} + 7 more

Aware

May–August

[Health] To meet with the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older people and brief the Minister for our plans to offer Counselling services and to update her on the launch of Solace cafe and a give an overview of Aware work.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

May–August

[Agriculture] Agri Aware Dairy Farm Open Day

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Barry Cassidy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

The Iveagh Trust

May–August

[Housing] Raising awareness of the work of The Iveagh Trust charity in social housing and its hostel for the homeless.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

The Liberties Community Project

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Complaint regarding withdrawal of funding for GYDP project without sufficient rationale provided- complaint was particularly directed at the communications of DOJ PO Deaglan O' Briain. (This was not considered to be lobbying activity by the organisation- the organisation was not lobbying for revision of any decision but rather raising awareness regarding the perception of malpractice. DOJ officials advised that this required to be filed as 'lobbying activity'.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ben Ryan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)'}

Diabetes Ireland

May–August

[Health] To seek sustained investment in supporting people living with diabetes and promote a more strategic approach to addressing longterm improvements making huge government cost savings, increase Oireachtas members awareness about the scale and severity of diabetes and its impact on society and to work together to seek ongoing government commitment to a long-term innovative strategic framework for managing diabetes with committed annual funding.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email issued to all Oireachtas Members informing them of the launch of a Diabetes Policy and Services Review initiative by the Minister for Health and outlining the setting up of a group to undertake the review and produce a report with recommendations for consideration by the Minister in due course.'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gerry McMonagle', 'role': 'Councillor (Donegal County Council)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Thomas Pringle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 13 more

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jackie Gallagher (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Brian Keegan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Q4PR

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Banking and Financial Institutions] On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Chambers Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] To create tailored awareness campaigns about the opportunities as well as lay out the legal obligations associated with the use of AI tools for businesses, particularly in relation to SMEs.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-calls-for-proactive-ai-approach-to-boost-competitiveness/'} {'name': 'Submission All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'https://chambers.ie/press-releases/chambers-ireland-calls-for-proactive-ai-approach-to-boost-competitiveness/'}

Boliden Tara Mines

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Briefing on Tara mines, raise awareness of challenges faced and discuss supports available for business.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Peter Burke', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Pauline Mulligan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation)'} {'name': 'Brian Keegan', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd)

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] To improve the awareness of policymakers of Deliveroo’s operations in Ireland and seek an update on the transposition of the EU Platform Work Directive.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Fox (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Paudie Coffey (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Seery Kearney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Ollie Crowe', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 4 more

Nursing Homes Ireland

May–August

[Health] NHI communicated with political figures in relation to the local elections in June to raise awareness about the issues facing the nursing home sector and the lack of government response.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Anne Rabbitte', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Cuffe', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Matt Shanahan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more

Irish Heart Foundation

May–August

[Health] Blood pressure awareness

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Kathryn Reilly (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Sean Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Family Carers Ireland

May–August

[Local Government] Awareness of Carer issues in Local Elections

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Local Authority Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Councillors', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Francis Timmons', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'} {'name': 'Ollie Turner', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway County Council)'} {'name': 'Caroline Winstanley', 'role': 'Councillor (Wicklow County Council)'}

Family Carers Ireland

May–August

[EU Affairs] Awareness of Carer issues in EU Elections

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': ''}

Fair Seas Ireland

May–August

[Environment] Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Hume Brophy

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

Hume Brophy

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Health] Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns in relation to the sale of alcohol at reduced prices.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Róisín Shorthall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

MKC Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Environment] Raise awareness of impact of nitrous oxide canisters on WtE facilities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Insurance Ireland

May–August

[Banking and Financial Institutions] On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Keith Walsh', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Fiona Campbell', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}

Insurance Ireland

May–August

[Banking and Financial Institutions] On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Fiona Campbell', 'role': 'Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI)

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Raising awareness of an energy conference " Our zero e-mission Future" to be hosted by the Electricity Association of Ireland on 7th November, 2024

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Oonagh Buckley', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Matthew Collins', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paul Bolger', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Barry Quinlan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': "Christopher O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Raise awareness to the work of DRCC with candiates running for local and European election

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Declan Flanagan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Aishling Silke', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

Tiber Island Advisory Ltd

May–August

[Environment] Promotion of sustainable renewable fuels and raising awareness of endemic fraud in the supply chains on which Ireland depends for most of the emissions reductions in the transport sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Hume Brophy

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Housing] Educate as to the importance of the lift and escalator industry and raise awareness of the need to improve the inspections regime for lifts and escalators nationally.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Flaherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Stanton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Garret Ahearn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Thomas Gould', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 24 more

DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] Request for meeting and attendance at awareness-raising event

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "Email (Request for attendance at emergency briefing on crisis in Sudan on 9th September, Buswell's hotel, 9th September) - All Oireachtas Members"} {'name': 'Email All MEPs', 'role': "Request to all Irish MEPs for attendance at emergency briefing on crisis in Sudan on 9th September, Buswell's hotel, 9th September - All MEPS"} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lynn Ruane', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Thomas Pringle', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Stanton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 6 more

AONTAS

May–August

[Education and Training] Building awareness of the issues addressed in AONTAS pre-budget submission, including the need for financial support for the community education sector, and supports for learners

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Annie Hoey', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Mairéad Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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