Overwatch Report

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Education and Training] The Minister Simon Harris visited the AA Training Academy (which is focussed on training of apprentice car mechanics). During the visit it was suggested to Mr Harris that the Government might wish to consider using the training academy for its own training programmes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Simon Harris', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] AA Rescue as essential service during Covid19 lockdown

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Apply for fee increase for issuing of International Driving Permits, issued by AA on behalf of the State

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Clarity sought on driving licence requirements in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Relevant as my organisation issues international driving permits

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

May–August

[Tourism] Mayor of Limerick attended AA Hotel of the Year awards

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Collins', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}

AA Ireland Limited

May–August

[Transport] Make the city manager aware of a mobility project being contemplated by the AA & secure support

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Owen Keegan', 'role': 'CEO (Dublin City Council)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Gaeltacht] Met with Peadar Toibin at his request to discuss the use of the Irish language in business

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Peadar Tóibín', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Attended a public meeting with Minister Shane Ross, spoke to the Minister re AA objectives on road safety

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Tourism] Asked Minister Madigan to attend AA event to lend support to Irish hoteliers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Josepha Madigan', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Finance] Attended a business breakfast during which I discussed motor insurance costs as a consumer issue with Minister Darcy

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Michael W. D'Arcy", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Road safety policy & enhanced provisions to address alcohol & driving

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Discussion with Minister Ross concerning AA position on Road Safety, Motor Insurance, & Transport matters

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Tourism] Sought the attendance of Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan at teh AA Hospitality awards

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Patrick O'Donovan", 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] AA proposal to amend Road Traffic Act to allow greater transparency of Driver penalty points record for insurers for the purpose of verifying driver details, reducing cost & reducing potential for miss-representation

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] I met with DTTAS to discuss road safety policy & also motor insurance actions arising from Cost of Insurance Working Group report

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Brief on AA views with respect to road safety & transport, also insurance costs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Addressed South Dublin Co. Council Transport Committee

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Lavelle', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'}

AA Ireland Limited

January–April

[Transport] Chaired & participated in Road Safety Authority conference

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John Fearon', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

May–August

[Transport] Met with Minister & advisors to discuss issue of rising motor insurance costs & actions to address

Public Officials Lobbied

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

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Sought to influence Minister Shane Ross to open bus lanes to all traffic during proposed bus strike

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Carol Hunt', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Sought to influence views of OIreachtas Committee on actions to address Motor Insurance costs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'John McGuinness', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Unscheduled meeting with Minister Shane Ross in RTE

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Ross', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Took part in review of road safety strategy effectiveness along with various stakeholders including several DPOs

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Graham Doyle', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Spoke to Oireachtas Transport Committee on transport policy for Dublin area

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Spoke to Ciaran Cuffe re AA position on speed limits

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ciaran Cuffe', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Cost of Motor Insurance for ordinary motorists

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Stephen Lynam', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] Attended public meeting discussing road safety & insurance matters

Public Officials Lobbied

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

AA Ireland Limited

September–December

[Transport] I wanted to inform the Justice function as to the AA's views on reasons for rising motor insurance prices and on road safety.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'William Lavelle', 'role': 'Special Advisor (Department of Justice and Equality)'} {'name': 'Frances Fitzgerald', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)'}

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