Overwatch Report

Coillte CGA

January–April

[Agriculture] Promote the increased usage of wood in the built environment

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Francis Noel Duffy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Emer Higgins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul McAuliffe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coillte CGA

January–April

[Agriculture] Engagement on Coillte's forestry strategic vision

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McLaughlin', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Donegal County Council)'} {'name': 'Lar Power', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Leitrim County Council)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Hannah Hamilton', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Irish Georgian Society

January–April

[Heritage] Draft Planning & Development Bill 2022

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Wind Energy Ireland

January–April

[Environment] Resources for State agencies to support the delivery of renewable energy.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Matthew Collins', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Heart Foundation

January–April

[Health] HSE's Chronic Diseases Management Programme

Public Officials Lobbied

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

BiggerStage

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Kevin Barrett', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Tanya Warren', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Stephen Foley', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} + 3 more

ALONE

January–April

[Health] The need for an Independent Commissioner to enhance the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Invitation to event in AV room Leinster House'} {'name': 'Event / Reception All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Leinster House AV room presentation, all Oireachtas members'}

Stratagem (NI) Ltd

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Health] Provision of audiology services and eye care services

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Email campaign sent to all TDs and Senators informing them of World Hearing Day and providing information on the importance of hearing care'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Claire Kerrane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Stanton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Duncan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 11 more

ALONE

January–April

[Housing] Housing policy and supports for older people, Housing for All, Housing Options for our Ageing Population

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Request EirGrid to re-engage and re-develop its plan for Sligo and the North-West of Ireland, particularly in relation to 220kV network.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

ALONE

January–April

[Housing] Housing policy for older people, Housing Choices for our Ageing Population Joint Policy Statement, Housing for All

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Gerard Howlin

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Health] To seek appointment of mental health lead in HSE senior management team

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerard Howlin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Susan Mitchell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

January–April

[Finance] Retailers of tobacco products are obliged by law to sell cigarettes at retail prices determined by tobacco companies . We want the Finance Act 1995 amended to remove the criminal offence the Act provides for.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "James O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Louise O'Reilly", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Garret Ahearn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael McDowell', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

January–April

[Transport] NTA had allowed for a change in the contract for the distribution of LEAP cards, resulting in very significant changes to retailers commercial T's and C's

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Hardware Association Ireland

January–April

[Housing] Proposals to encourage use of Empty Homes

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'All members were sent HAI proposals on Empty Homes'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

January–April

[Environment] clarifications regarding Deposit Return Scheme and Single Use Plastic(Latte Levy)

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

January–April

[Finance] Merchants continue to have "Fees" and Charges applied by the Plastic Card Industry that are not approved by either Central Bank or Dept of Finance

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] Engagement on FAI activity

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Cian Ó Lionáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

January–April

[Housing] Meeting with Graham Doyle, Dept of Housing, Local Government & Heritage with Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing, CIF, Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General Designate & IHBA representatives

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice

January–April

[Arts] To highlight LauraLynn's unique creative arts engagement and inclusion programme and discuss potential funding opportunities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}

KPMG

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Environment] We engaged with the various designated public officials within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (the “Department”) listed below in relation to the development of Ireland’s 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). A number of proposed actions for the NBAP were circulated to the individuals below for comment as part of a process stakeholder engagement.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Fiona Quinn', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Maria Graham', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Feargal Ó Coigligh', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': "Niall Ó'Donnchú", 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'Eoin Moran', 'role': 'Director (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} + 1 more

MKC Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Environment] To provide an update on the circular economy and the waste management sector in Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Fitzpatrick (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

January–April

[Health] To invite elected representatives to the launch of Telling It Like It Is, publication by The Alliance of Age Sector NGO's and engage on the topic of ageism

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "To invite Oireachtas members to the launch of Telling It Like It Is, a publication by the Alliance of Age Sector NGO's."}

Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Cribbin', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Michael Ring', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

January–April

[Taxation] Representation regarding the LPT requirement for agents to register on ROS as agent for each individual property

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Howley', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs

January–April

[Health] Positive ageing; Services for Older People; Ageism.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Event / Reception All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "Event in the AV Room, Leinster House, for all Oireachtas members; Age Alliance representatives were: Sue Shaw (CEO, The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament), Seán Moynihan (CEO, ALONE), Maureen Kavanagh (CEO, Active Retirement Ireland), Áine Brady (CEO, Third Age), Paula O’Reilly (CEO, Irish Hospice Foundation), Andy Heffernan (CEO, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland), Karen Horgan (CEO, Age & Opportunity), Hugh O'Connor (Coordinator, Alliance of Age Sector NGOs)."} {'name': 'Corona Joyce', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

January–April

[Taxation] Representation to enable agents to file S83D claims on behalf of their clients where the agent did not file the original Stamp Duty return

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Howley', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

January–April

[Taxation] Representation regarding administrative requirements for Agent Link Notifications

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joe Howley', 'role': 'Assistant Secretaries or Equivalent Grades (The Office of the Revenue Commissioners)'}

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

January–April

[Health] discussion around ageism and public policy, general work of The ASI

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Corona Joyce', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'}

Coillte CGA

January–April

[Agriculture] Engagements and information updates on Coillte’s new forestry strategic vision, land use initiatives including the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund, Shareholder Letter of Expectation, State aid and consent requests.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pippa Hackett', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brendan Gleeson', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Colm Hayes', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Paul Kenny', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} + 6 more

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