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Pender & Associates Ltd

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Engagement to clarify pre-Budget engagement plans and meetings of the Hospitality and Tourism Forum

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Bríd Murphy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Tanya Warren', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'}

Simply Blue Group & its JV Project Companies

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Marine Project Opportunities

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Coveney', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)'}

The Westport Chamber

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Marina Development at Westport Quay, Co. Mayo , zoning housing development and derelict properties

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Duffy', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Al McDonnell', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Neil Cruise', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Catherine McConnell', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Mayo County Council)'} {'name': 'Ger Deere', 'role': 'Councillor (Mayo County Council)'}

Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG

May–August

[Public Expenditure and Reform] Our CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly was a co-signatory on an open letter to Minister McGrath on 15/7/22 which called for 1) An end to discriminatory financial allocations and delivery of pay parity for work of equal value to that pertaining in the state sector, as part of Budgetary and statutory funding provision for 2023. 2) Introduction of multi-annual, three year, funding arrangements to provide the necessary certainty in planning service delivery.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG

May–August

[Finance] Our CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly was a co-signatory on an open letter to Minister Donohoe on 15/7/22 which called for 1) An end to discriminatory financial allocations and delivery of pay parity for work of equal value to that pertaining in the state sector, as part of Budgetary and statutory funding provision for 2023. 2) Introduction of multi-annual, three year, funding arrangements to provide the necessary certainty in planning service delivery.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

May–August

[Sports and Recreation] (1)Seeking to amend S.847A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to adjust the system for tax relief on donations to approved sporting bodies(2)Seeking to amend Irish VAT Consolidation Act 2010 (a) introduce a VAT compensation scheme, (b) reduce the VAT rate on exercise classes (3)Seeking to amend Charities Act 2009 to extend charitable status to NGBs and LSPs (4) seeking introduction of (a)system of tax refund on certain costs associated with personal/recreational exercise & (b)E

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Shane Smyth', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Cian Ó Lionáin', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Katherine Licken', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} + 14 more

Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

May–August

[Transport] Seeking an update on discussions re: fuel variation clauses in state transport contracts

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'}

Huruma CLG

May–August

[Housing] Met with Mr Padraig O'Sullivan TD and informed him of Wellspring Residential & Aftercare Services and plans to raise the profile of Wellsprings as a charity. Invited him to anniversary event and for clarity around the procedure to invite An Taoiseach to the event. Invited Cllr Deirdre Forde, Holly Cairns, TD and An Taoiseach Michael Martin via email to the anniversary event.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Pádraig O'Sullivan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Forde', 'role': 'Councillor (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Contact various persons / bodies to appeal the decision to refuse our application for SSNO funding

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Sherlock', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Bank of Ireland Group plc

May–August

[Housing] To exchange latest insights on the housing sector and to outline the Bank’s support for various State housing schemes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Paul O'Brien (Former DPO)", 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)

May–August

[Health] Funding for charity organisations

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neale Richmond', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Martin', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)'} {'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Irish Men's Sheds Association

May–August

[Budgetary matters] Additional Funding for a Charity Organisation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Aisling Dolan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 42 more

American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Electricity Network Tariffs 2022/23 - public consultation submission

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Gillane', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Pat McParland', 'role': 'Deputy Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'An Tánaiste (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Murphy', 'role': 'Chief of Staff (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Matthew Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} + 8 more

KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD

May–August

[Marine] The continued negative effects of BREXIT on the Killybegs, and wider Irish, fishing industry and the remedial measures which should now be in place to alleviate some of the hardship as agreed with government

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Cheeverstown Charity

May–August

[Health] Request for publication of the Action Plan for the Disability Capacity Review

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Brophy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Seery Kearney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Francis Noel Duffy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

JKS Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Sharing information on public art in Honneypark and Culanor estates Dun Laoghaire

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lorraine Hall', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Justin Moylan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Melisa Halpin', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Tom Kivlehan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': "Juilet O'Connell", 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Dave Quinn', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} + 8 more

Children's Books Ireland CLG

May–August

[Education and Training] We are asking that, in Budget 2023, the Department of Education: Maintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people, commit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service, and to expand the number of

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'This email outlined our key asks ahead of Budget 2023:\n \nMaintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people to read for pleasure\nCommit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All Primary and Post Primary Schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service.\nExpand the number of JCSP libraries in secondary schools from the existing 30 as per the 2005 DEIS plan.'} {'name': 'Letter All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'This flyer outlined our key asks ahead of Budget 2023:\n \nMaintain the €20m investment in books for children and young people to read for pleasure\nCommit to a timeline on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform, in particular: All Primary and Post Primary Schools should have a School Library, School Librarian and full access to the School Digital Library Service.\nExpand the number of JCSP libraries in secondary schools from the existing 30 as per the 2005 DEIS plan.'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Heather Humphreys', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Rural and Community Development)'} + 34 more

Veterinary Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] Communications with the Minister, 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': 'Charlie McConalogue', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Patrick Donohoe', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Veterinary Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] Communications with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) on the transfer of Local Authority Veterinary Services to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael Sheahan', 'role': 'Director of Operations (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

Veterinary Ireland

September–December

[Agriculture] Communications with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Interim Chief Medical Officer regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns and recommendations with the Department's Protocol for Dealing with Pets from Ukraine.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Martin Blake', 'role': 'Chief Veterinary Officer (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Breda Smyth', 'role': 'Interim Chief Medical Officer (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Rob Doyle', 'role': 'Director (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'}

DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] Global humanitarian needs, ODA, Climate, Ukraine, Refugee Costs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Denis Naughten', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Wind Energy Ireland

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Maritime Area Regulatory Authority

Public Officials Lobbied

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

DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

May–August

[Foreign Affairs] Famine in the Horn of Africa, impact of Ukraine, Humanitarian needs, Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Irish Dental Association

May–August

[Health] Mass Communication to all Oireachtas Members: "Sharing Irish Dental Association Pre-Budget 2023 analysis and recommendations, highlighting key spending needs for reforming the delivery of Ireland's public dental services and addressing recruitment challenges in the sector."

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Mass Communication to all Oireachtas Members: "Sharing Irish Dental Association Pre-Budget 2023 analysis and recommendations, highlighting key spending needs for reforming the delivery of Ireland\'s public dental services and addressing recruitment challenges in the sector."'}

Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Sharing Meta's vision for the metaverse and exchanging views on how Ireland can position itself as a front-runner in immersive technologies

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Duffy', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'}

Limerick Chamber

May–August

[Economic Development and Industry] Mid West economic insights and matters arising

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maria Byrne', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'James Collins', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} {'name': 'Abul Kalam Azad Talukder', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} {'name': 'Elena Secas', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} {'name': 'Daniel Butler', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} {'name': 'Sarah Kiely', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'} + 5 more

John Gallagher

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Community] Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Grant Sweetnam', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Paul Donnelly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'An Taoiseach (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Mary Lou McDonald', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 10 more

Friends of the Earth

May–August

[Environment] European Parliament Environment Committee vote on Amendment to EU Effort Sharing Regulation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Grace O'Sullivan", 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Mick Wallace', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Deirdre Clune', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Environmental Pillar

May–August

[Agriculture] Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Food & Marine discussion on Calculation of Methane Emissions and Sectoral Emission Ceilings

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Environmental Pillar

May–August

[Environment] Planning and Development No. 2 Bill 2022 which became the Planning and Development, Maritime and Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2022

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eoin Ó Broin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Cian O'Callaghan", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Connolly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

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