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Ibec

January–April

[Environment] Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for beverage containers

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Foras Muiridhe na h-Eireann (Maritime Institute of Ireland)

January–April

[Heritage] We invited Cllr Lettie McCatthy Cathaoirleach DunLaoghaire/ Rathdown Co.Council to open an exhibition in the National Maritime Museum

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Lettie McCarthy', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}

Children's Grief Centre, CLG

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] I phoned Nessa Hourigan and left a message for her to phone me. She did not return my call.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Neasa Hourigan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Declan Brassil & Co.

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Meeting to discuss appropriate mechanisms to secure the protection, conservation and potential future uses of the cultural, heritage and amenity assets and lands at Knockmaroon Estate, Castleknock. and

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'AnnMarie Farrelly', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Fingal County Council)'}

Quartech group

January–April

[Banking and Financial Institutions] Financial Ombudsman refusing to investigate mortgage complaints where the consumer complained within 3 years of becoming aware of the Misconduct

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mick Barry', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bernard Durkan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Mairéad Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Steven Matthews', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more

Ibec

January–April

[Employment] Adequate Minimum Wage Directive

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Dermot Mulligan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Maria Walsh', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

William(Billy) Lawless

January–April

[Local Government] 1.Rezone subject lands of William Lawless, Menlo, Galway from 'Agricultural & High Amenity' to 'Low Density Residential'. 2. Extend the 'Village Envelope' of Menlo to include the subject lands,

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael John Crowe', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Cubbard', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Frank Fahy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Peter Keane', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Noel Larkin', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Donal Lyons', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} + 12 more

William(Billy) Lawless

January–April

[Local Government] 1. Rezone subject lands of Mary Loughman Circular Rd. Galway from 'Recreation & Amenity' to 'Low Density Residential'. Remove the 'View & Prospect'Mapped Objective along entirety of frontage of subject lands.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael John Crowe', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Cubbard', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Frank Fahy', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Peter Keane', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Noel Larkin', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} {'name': 'Donal Lyons', 'role': 'Councillor (Galway City Council)'} + 12 more

Nursing Homes Ireland

January–April

[Health] Representation re pandemic payment to frontline staff. Nursing home workers were the frontline of the Covid19 pandemic. Engagement with Ministers to ensure inclusion of such staff and rollout to the private and voluntary nursing home sector

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Donnelly', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Michael McGrath', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)'} {'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

Nursing Homes Ireland

January–April

[Health] Meeting with Minister Butler and Department of Health officials. On the agenda: sustainability of sector due to staffing shortages and the rise of inflation. Severe recruitment and retention staffing challenges present for a sector that cant meet HSE pay scales due to the Fair Deal rates. Failure of Fair Deal to recognise true cost of resident care is placing very severe pressures upon private and voluntary nursing homes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary Butler', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Health)'}

National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education

January–April

[Education and Training] Submission to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Aodhán Ó Ríordáin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Stratagem (NI) Ltd

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Health] Provision of audiology services

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': 'Email campaign around World Hearing Day (03/03/22) providing collateral for social media and offering a store visit or meeting with Specsavers.'} {'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'David Cullinane', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Matt Carthy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Ethanol Europe - Clonbio Group

January–April

[Environment] Our activities relate to technical and regulatory means for increasing the portion of renewable energy in Ireland's transport system. In particular, we engaged on the matters of E10 unleaded fuel and biomethane. The relate specifically to the EU Renewable Energy Directive and the Biofuels Obligation Scheme.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Eamon Ryan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'James Browne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Justice)'}

iCare Housing CLG

January–April

[Housing] To discuss the launch of the Mortgage to Rent scheme - Government policy under IIP

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Local Development Companies Network CLG

January–April

[Community] ILDN was invited to ongoing engagement by DRCD on community response to Ukrainian refugees

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Epilepsy Ireland

January–April

[Health] Seeking Ministers, Deputies and Senators share messages of support for International Epilepsy Day and raise awareness of the condition

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': 'Sent TDs and Senators individual messages about International Epilepsy Day, figures on the numbers of people with epilepsy within their counties and a draft message of support they could share.'} {'name': 'Diarmuid Lynch', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Susan Mitchell', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Health)'} {'name': 'Philip O’Callaghan', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Restaurants Association of Ireland

January–April

[Tourism] Thank you for ongoing engagement regarding restrictions & supports

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Restaurants Association of Ireland

January–April

[Tourism] EGFSN / Hospitality Skills Shortage and Work Permits

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Damien English', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'} {'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Restaurants Association of Ireland

January–April

[Tourism] Consideration of consultation and engagement regarding the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Réada Cronin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Cormac Devlin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Alan Farrell', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brian Leddin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': "Darren O'Rourke", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 8 more

Restaurants Association of Ireland

January–April

[Tourism] Submission to the Low Pay Commission Consultation on the National Minimum Wage 2023

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Leo Varadkar', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Citadel Securities GCS (Ireland) Limited

January–April

[Finance] Discussions on European financial services legislative packages including the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulations & Directive review (MiFIR review) & requirements provided for in the Investment Firms Regulation and Directive (IFR/IFD) prudential regime for EU Investment Firms

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Michael J. McGrath', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Finance)'}

Irish Heart Foundation

January–April

[Health] Raising the legal age of sale of tobacco products

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Ronan Group Real Estate

January–April

[Housing] Correspondence with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH)

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Irish Georgian Society

January–April

[Heritage] Recommendations on the restoration of Kilmacurragh House, Co Wicklow

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Maurice Buckley', 'role': 'Chairman (The Office of Public Works)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Communications] Discussion providing an overview of Vodafone's response during COVID, the industry Shared Rural Network proposal & SIRO phase 2 rollout supporting the digital agenda & other key policy areas.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pearse Doherty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on the digitalisation agenda, specifically the deployment of digital infrastructures supporting European growth. Overview provided on the industry shared rural network proposal and tax relief on spectrum.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ossian Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

Vodafone Ireland

January–April

[Economic Development and Industry] Discussion on the digital agenda, specifically the increased deployment of digital connectivity and infrastructure supporting domestic and European growth.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Thomas Byrne', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Charlotte Simpson', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'}

Corcom Enterprises

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Meeting to discuss appropriate mechanisms to secure the protection, conservation and potential future uses of the cultural, heritage and amenity assets and lands at Knockmaroon Estate, Castleknock, Co. Dublin.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'AnnMarie Farrelly', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Fingal County Council)'}

Nursing Homes Ireland

January–April

[Health] Engagement with TD re proposed closure of a nursing home in his constituency, manifestation of severe challenges presenting for the operation of nursing homes and smaller nursing homes in particular, given failure of Fair Deal to recognise reality of resident care costs.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Crosscare

January–April

[Transport] Crosscare emailed Min. E. Ryan as contact with NTA did not lead to a solution in relation to people who are eligible for the Leap Card 16-18 based on his age but cannot get one as they do not have a passport or drivers license.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

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