Overwatch Report

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on challenges of a transition to a low carbon future in Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Patrick Cluskey', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Dundalk Chamber

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] information meet organised by ESB Networks

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Declan Breathnach', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

ESB

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Briefing on Moneypoint Generation Station low carbon generation options

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Timmy Dooley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Harty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Joe Carey', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Halligan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)'}

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] The role of denominational religion in the school admissions process

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] Irish Sports Council 2017 Funding Grant

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pat Deering', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Shaun Hennelly

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Rezoning of small portion of ground at 24A presentation Road, Galway, side garden of the Presbretary

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Padraig Conneely', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Peter Keane', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Frank Fahy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Ollie Crowe', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Colette Connolly', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Cathal Ó Conchúir', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} + 11 more

LINQ Ireland- Advocating for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women, Trans and Non-binary Inclusive

May–August

[Justice and Equality] Certain sections of Children and Family Relationship's Act not being commenced

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

ESB

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on the Irish Energy market, including a briefing on Moneypoint Generation Station and future low carbon generation options

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

GLEN - Gay and Lesbian Equality Network

January–April

[Social Protection] Seek support for the Pensions (Equal Treatment in Occupational Benefit Scheme) (Amendment) Bill 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Social Protection)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

LINQ Ireland- Advocating for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women, Trans and Non-binary Inclusive

September–December

[Community] Reinstatement of funding for national helpline

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Daly', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

ESB

September–December

[Marine] Submission to a Principal Officer regarding European Commission proposals in a draft Joint Declaration document, aimed at strengthening the recovery of the European eel, which was for discussion at the Fisheries Council that was attended by the Minister

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ESB

September–December

[Transport] Proposal of measures to increase the number of Electric Vehicles in Ireland in the next budget in order for Ireland to comply with EU and National emissions and air quality targets.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ross Elwood', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on challenges of a transition to a low carbon future in Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

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

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

September–December

[Education and Training] School Admissions Policy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "The letter enclosed a copy of the Summary Report of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's General Assembly, containing information about the Church's activities."}

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

September–December

[Health] Eighth Amendment of the Constitution

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "The letter enclosed a copy of the Summary Report of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's General Assembly, containing information about the Church's activities."}

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

September–December

[Health] Funding for dementia care

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "The letter enclosed a copy of the Summary Report of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's General Assembly, containing information about the Church's activities."}

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland

September–December

[Education and Training] Funding for chaplaincy provision in Third Level Institutions

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "The letter enclosed a copy of the Summary Report of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's 2017 General Assembly, containing information about the Church's activities."}

ESB

September–December

[Transport] Proposal of measures to increase the number of Electric Vehicles in Ireland in the next budget in order for Ireland to comply with EU and National emissions and air quality targets

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

ESB

January–April

[Environment] Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2016, SCHEDULE 2 PART 1 “Exempted Development — General” of the Planning and Development Regulation 2001 (SI 600 of 2001)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paudie Coffey', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Community and Local Government)'} {'name': 'Maria Graham', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Community and Local Government)'}

ESB

May–August

[Transport] Discussion of measures to increase the number of Electric Vehicles in Ireland in the next budget in order for Ireland to comply with EU and National emissions and air quality targets.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gary Tobin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

ESB

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion of end date for REFIT2 and network construction / connection challenges of large volume of projects seeking connection in a concentrated time period before end 2017.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ESB

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on the efforts and supports needed to deliver decarbonisation, in particular in the Non-ETS sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ross Elwood', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

ESB

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on DCENR's approach to Smart Metering Policy. Objective was to understand DCENR perspective, including proposals for rollout

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion of challenges and opportunities for Ireland in relation to e-Heating and E- Transport post COP 21

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on decarbonisation of the non ETS Sector through the electrification of heat and transport.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ESB

September–December

[Energy and Natural Resources] Discussion on transition to a low carbon future in Ireland and electrification of heat and transport

Public Officials Lobbied

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

GLEN - Gay and Lesbian Equality Network

January–April

[Justice and Equality] The development, implementation and resourcing of a cross-government ‘LGBT Roadmap to Equality’ headed up by the Department of Justice and Equality, with a particular focus on education, workplaces and mental health and well-being of LGBT people.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Enda Kenny', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

GLEN - Gay and Lesbian Equality Network

May–August

[Justice and Equality] The development, implementation and resourcing of a cross-government ‘LGBT Roadmap to Equality’ headed up by the Department of Justice and Equality, with a particular focus on education, workplaces and mental health and well-being of LGBT people.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

LINQ Ireland- Advocating for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women, Trans and Non-binary Inclusive

September–December

[Community] lobbied TD regarding funding

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jerry Buttimer', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Kathleen Lynch', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

GLEN - Gay and Lesbian Equality Network

September–December

[Justice and Equality] Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in Irish society

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pádraig MacLochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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