Overwatch Report

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

May–August

[Agriculture] Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the Future of Farm Contracting

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Pippa Hackett', 'role': 'Super Junior Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Patrick Donohoe', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Barry Cassidy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd

May–August

[Agriculture] Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) – to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to extend the harvesting closing date for the Fodder Support Scheme from 5 September to 30 September due to poor grass growth

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Martin Heydon', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Pippa Hackett', 'role': 'Super Junior Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

KPMG

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[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 draft of the NBAP was 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

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

May–August

[Heritage] Various - heritage protection in Dublin (specifically around Tailors' Hall), Sinn Fein's climate position, prescribed body funding

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aengus Ó Snodaigh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Charities Institute Ireland

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] National Lotteries (Amendment Bill)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Charities Institute Ireland

May–August

[Community] Charities Amendment Bill 2022

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Family Carers Ireland

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Carers allowance appeal - to re instate CA for a lady who is caring for her daughter. CA had been cut off following an eviction notice. Now rectified.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Éamon Ó Cuív', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Charities Institute Ireland

May–August

[Community] Charities Institute Ireland invited Joe O'Brien TD, Minister for State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities at the Department of Rural and Community Development to deliver the welcome address at the 2022 Charity Leadership Summit in Dublin.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Joe O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Rural and Community Development)'}

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

May–August

[Agriculture] Looking for additional funds for TB programme, and various details around the rules for compensation, income supplement and other grants for TB affected farmers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Informal communication All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Michael Fitzmaurice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[Local Government] Culture, Libraries and Digital Development, Tourism, Enterprise and Economic Development SPC

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Murphy', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Andrea Dalton', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John McDonald', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': "Tom O'Neill", 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'John Pender', 'role': 'Councillor (Carlow County Council)'} {'name': 'Pat Delaney', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Carlow County Council)'} + 1 more

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

May–August

[EU Affairs] Recruitment and Retention of Staff both from within and outside the EU as businesses face a variety f challenges

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Jennifer Murnane O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

National Infertility Support and Information Group

May–August

[Health] NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocacy on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. NISIG is part of a broader AHR Coalition Group comprising LGBT Ireland, 221 Plus group, Equality for Children, Rainbow Families Equality Network, Irish Gay Dads & Independent Living. Main aim of the coalition is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and p

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catriona Fitzpatrick (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "NISIG emailed (with attached letter) all members of the Oireachtas, TD's & Senators our 2022 pre-budget submission in relation to the upcoming AHR Legislation. Two key asks in the pre-budget submission included a call for the Provision for State IVF funding in line with the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 and a model of treatment whereby private clinics can\nprovide State funded treatment until such time whereby publicly funded fertility treatment is available in public health care settings."} {'name': 'Colm Burke', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Regina Doherty', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more

Veterinary Ireland

May–August

[Agriculture] Communications with the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) and other officials of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the capital funding required to support the costs to Private Veterinary Practitioners (PVPs) associated with the Animal Health Computer System (AHCS), and the proposed National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), along with the restoration of FEMPI cuts to ERAD payments.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Blake', 'role': 'Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Michael Sheahan', 'role': 'Director of Operations (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Patricia Reilly', 'role': 'Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Rob Doyle', 'role': 'Director (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Depaul

May–August

[Housing] Meeting with the Department of Housing at 10am Wednesday, 25 May from 9:30 – 11:00am. DEPT. OF HOUSING ATTENDEES: Caroline Timmons, Rosemarie Tobin, Karen Higgins SECTOR ATTENDEES: David Carroll (Depaul), Conor Hickey (Crosscare), Sam McGuinness (Dublin Simon), Pat Dennigan (Focus Ireland)

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Caroline Timmons', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Secretary (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

IS&WFPO CLG

May–August

[Marine] Fuel Crisis - Aid and Decommissioning

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Community Law & Mediation

May–August

[Environment] Concern at Government table extensive and complex last-minute amendments to legislation which leaves the opposition with no time to engage. We have seen this with the Electoral Reform Bill and the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill. It is extremely concerning that the Government sees fit to wave through amendments which have not been scrutinized by parliament or that time has not been allocated to discuss.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Ó Fearghaíl', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mark Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Padráig Mac Lochlainn', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 13 more

St Patrick's Mental Health Services

May–August

[Justice and Equality] An open letter to An Taoiseach was signed by the Advocacy Manager advocating that the rights of people who are involuntarily admitted under the Mental Health Act not be omitted from Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) legislation.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

May–August

[Education and Training] Reform of Leaving Certificate Accounting syllabus; requesting clarification on subjects that will be updated in the Leaving Certificate syllabus reform

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Bernie McNally', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Education)'}

Irish Wildbird Conservancy

May–August

[Marine] Fishing quotas

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

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

May–August

[Taxation] Clarification sought regarding an extension of Revenue’s temporary concession for employees of Ukrainian employers working in Ireland to contractors who may be considered pseudo-employees by reference to the comparable Irish rules.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

May–August

[Taxation] Clarification sought on the draft TDM 04-05-01 on the treatment of certain gains and losses on foreign currencies for corporation tax purposes

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish Wildbird Conservancy

May–August

[Marine] European Parliament Committee vote on Cormorant Management Plan

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Colm Markey', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Ballina Chamber of Commerce

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Quarterly meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Planning and Marine SPC

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Joanne Grehan', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Mark Duffy', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Al McDonnell', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Martin McLoughlin', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Ger Deere', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Jarlath Munnelly', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} + 1 more

Nasc Ireland

May–August

[Community] Ireland's response to Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Asking the Registrar if she would like to speak at the Institute’s Company Secretarial conference in June 2022 and if she had considered a previous letter regarding ESEF.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maureen O’Sullivan', 'role': 'Registrar of Companies (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] A letter seeking clarity on aspects of legislation; Article 5 (n) of EU Council Regulation 2022/879.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Conlan', 'role': 'Chief Financial Officer (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

Cuala Senior Care Limited

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Health] Sharing Infogaphic fact sheets on home care

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Senators', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Seán Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cathal Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 22 more

Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Social Protection] Providing Government with an option for large luxury cruise ships to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Niamh Allen', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Western Care Association

May–August

[Finance] Seeking support on Pay Parity and €1000 pandemic payment

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dara Calleary', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lisa Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Dillon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Rose Conway-Walsh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Ring', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

National Youth Council of Ireland

May–August

[Employment] Responded to an invitation from Senator Marie Sherlock to attend a photocall in support of the Unpaid Internships Bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Marie Sherlock', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

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