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Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

January–April

[Health] The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers, including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking, returning to smoking with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to members of Seanad Eireann.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Garret Ahearn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Chris Andrews', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Frances Black', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Niall Blaney', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Victor Boyhan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Manus Boyle', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} + 54 more

Creative Retail Distribution Limited

January–April

[Taxation] Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'William Aird', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cathy Bennett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 228 more

Cavanagh Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Health] 23/3/2025 – Association of Optometrists Ireland: Issue of news release ‘Expanding Optometrists role would cut eyecare waiting lists’ to all TDs and Senators.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': "Association of Optometrists news release 'Expanding Optometrists role would cut eyecare waiting lists’ emailed to all TDs and Senators as an eyecare policy and funding position and call."}

Environmental Pillar

January–April

[Environment] Engaging with key decision makers in respect of Irelands implementation of GAEC2

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Luke Ming Flanagan', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

Environmental Pillar

January–April

[Environment] Engaging with key decision makers in respect of the protected status of the Wolf within the EU.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Barry Cowen', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Ciaran Mullooly', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Cynthia Ní Mhurchú', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} + 8 more

O'Flynn Group

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Proposals to deliver on Special Amenity Area Order in the Liffey Valley

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': "Roderic O'Gorman", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] A meeting was held with local TD Brian Brennan of Gorey to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ivan Yates (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brian Brennan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Association of Optometrists Ireland

January–April

[Health] 20/2/2025: Association of Optometrists (Optometry Ireland) met with Department of Health Officials re eyecare funding and policy, inc. fees for public eyecare schemes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''}

ALDI Ireland

January–April

[Agriculture] To discuss the role of the Regulator, data requests and supplier survey results

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Lenehan', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (An Rialálaí Agraibhia - Agri Food Regulator)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023, and other adult literacy issues

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gary Gannon', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jen Cummins', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Nursing Homes Ireland

January–April

[Health] NHI wrote to a local TD and Minister in Wexford to inform them that Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been selected as a recipient of a National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award this year, and will be hosting National Arts in Nursing Homes Day on Friday, 16th May 2025 with invitation to attend the event.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Verona Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

National Adult Literacy Agency

January–April

[Education and Training] Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ivana Bacik', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Duncan Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Conor Sheehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mark Wall', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Annie Hoey', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Monkstown Abbey Road Residents Association

January–April

[Transport] Promoting community consultation on local planning housing and traffic issues

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Local Authority Members', 'role': 'Email to all local councillors and local constituency TDs and Senators and selected opposition spokespersons'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Defence)'} {'name': 'Richard Boyd Barrett', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Maurice Dockrell', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} + 18 more

Irish Universities Association

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Meeting with IUA Council to discuss priorities and challenges for 2025 and beyond.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Colm O'Reardon", 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'}

Irish Foster Care Association

January–April

[Community] Photocall with Minister Foley to launch IFCA's Strategy 2025-2027 & discussed pensions for foster carers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Gibney Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] To engage with public representatives on ongoing works by BAM across Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Briefing document on ongoing BAM projects across Ireland issued to Oireachtas members in specific regions.'}

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to key stakeholders

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Paul Melia', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Elizabeth Canavan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Stephen Mulvany', 'role': 'Chief Financial Officer (Health Service Executive)'}

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Sharing information on ongoing projects and initatives with key stakeholders

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 15 more

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

January–April

[Justice and Equality] Inviting key stakeholders to the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Norma Foley', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Colm Ó Conaill', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'} {'name': 'Paul Melia', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)'}

Rockwood Consulting ULC

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Housing] Requested to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill and to seek reforms to the conveyancing process

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lorraine Higgins (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)'} {'name': 'Brian Stanley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Barry Heneghan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gillian Toole', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

Holocaust Education Ireland CLG

January–April

[Education and Training] Meeting held with David Delaney to discuss cooperation between HEI and the Department

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Law Society of Ireland

January–April

[Housing] Housing for all (HFA) and e-conveyancing

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Garrett (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)'}

Epilepsy Ireland

January–April

[Health] Seeking that Deputy submit a question on the status of the Sodium Valproate Inquiry and a question on the process for genetic consultations for people/ families who feel they may have been impacted by Sodium Valproate

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Rose Conway-Walsh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Skillnet Ireland

January–April

[Education and Training] Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Lawless', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Albert Dolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Peter 'Chap' Cleere", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Grace Boland', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Rose Conway-Walsh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

Epilepsy Ireland

January–April

[Health] Following up with all current Mayors of local authorities asking that they submit a motion in support of International Epilepsy Day to recognise all those living with epilepsy within their communities and calling on the Government to commit to implementing the World Health Organisation Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Conditions.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Kennedy', 'role': 'Councillor (Donegal County Council)'} {'name': 'Kevin Callan', 'role': 'Councillor (Louth County council)'} {'name': 'Peter Conlan', 'role': 'Councillor (Monaghan County Council)'} {'name': "TP O'Reilly", 'role': 'Councillor (Cavan County Council)'} {'name': "Paddy O'Rourke", 'role': 'Councillor (Leitrim County Council)'} {'name': 'Declan Bree', 'role': 'Councillor (Sligo County Council)'} + 25 more

Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Fox (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Paudie Coffey (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': "James O'Connor", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel McCarthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pat Buckley', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 19 more

Law Society of Ireland

January–April

[Health] Enduring Power of Attorney and Decision Support Service

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Garrett (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Foreign Affairs)'} {'name': 'Catherine Ardagh', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vintners' Federation of Ireland

January–April

[Trade] Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Clendennen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Maxwell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Martin Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "John Paul O'Shea", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Peter 'Chap' Cleere", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Noel McCarthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 1 more

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': 'Conor Sheehan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Liam Quaide', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Carroll MacNeill', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Carol Nolan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Healy-Rae', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more

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