Overwatch Report

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Heritage] Local Councillor, Jess Spear, made representation on behalf of the parish to apply for funds with the Heritage Foundation of the South Dublin County Council for the restoration of St Kevin's Well, a sacred site within the boundaries of the parish.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jess Spear', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Engaged with Councillor Jim Gildea regarding the Bus connects infrastructure project with the NTA.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Housing] Requested local councillor Sean O’Fearghail to enquire about the status or progress of having the Minister for Education and Youth surrender a vesting lease from Scoil Phadraig Naofa, Tomard, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 D773.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Seán Ó Fearghaíl', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Foreign Affairs] Liaised with Minister Jack Chambers regarding an application for naturalisation. Jack was supporting Fr Frank Drescher in the whole process.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Had conversations with Mary T Daly, Director of Operations at Fingal County Council to ask the Council to take over ownership and responsibility for a laneway which connects Glasmore Housing Estate with St. Cronan's church and school grounds, Brackenstown Swords. Fingal Co. Council have agreed in principle to do this and to cover the legal expenses involved.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mary T Daly', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Fingal County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Local Government] Briefing Council senior executives on Diocesan proposals for the refurbishment of St. Mary's Pro Cathedral

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Shakespeare', 'role': 'Chief Executive Officer (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Anthony Flynn', 'role': 'Acting Assistant Chief Executive (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Community] Sought assistance with the application process for the naturalisation as an Irish citizen.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jack Chambers', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Transport] Engaged with Councillor Jim Glildea re the Bus Connects infrastructure project. If it goes ahead it will order a CPO of the property of St. Anne's Church in shankill

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Community] Meeting initiated by Councillor Anne Colgan to Fr Paul Callan in Dundrum Parish to discuss the propsed new drone business which is seeking to be located in Dundrum village, beside Holy Cross Church. A public meeting was also attended re the drones on Wednesday 20 August, which was organised by Shay Brennan TD

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Anne Colgan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'} {'name': 'Shay Brennan', 'role': 'Councillor (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Housing] Lobbied Fingal County Council regarding the possibility of providing street lighting along a pedestrian pathway which runs parallel to Brackenstown Avenue from St. Cronan's Avenue to the church. Also raised the issue of a the poor surface of the lane

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Paul Carroll', 'role': 'Director (Fingal County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Education and Training] Update on Special Education Units on the following schools: St. Catherine’s Senior G.N.S., Cabra West Scoil Mhuire, Castleknock St. Brigid’s Infant School, Finglas West St. Kevin’s Boys’ N.S., Finglas West St. Philip the Apostle Junior N.S., Mountview Ladyswell N.S., Mulhuddart St. Luke’s N.S., Mulhuddart

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hildegarde Naughton', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Education)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Justice and Equality] In September 2024, Cllr O'Connor (retired) approached the Minister of Justice on behalf of a Parish Priest enquiring about the conditions for attaining Irish citizenship. No follow up ha happened since

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Justice)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Sports and Recreation] Every year the Parish ask South Dublin County Council to trim the hedges around the church grounds, because they trim hedges in the neighbouring estate.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Shane Moynihan', 'role': 'Councillor (South Dublin County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Community] A letter was sent to DPOs asking their support for a new Civic Space to be created in Marlborough to 'provide an amenity and cultural space' for the community and the city as a whole.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Nial Ring', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Ray McAdam', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Janet Horner', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Anthony Flynn', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Joe Costello', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} {'name': 'Christy Burke', 'role': 'Councillor (Dublin City Council)'} + 1 more

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Environment] Discussion on possible sale of portion of parish field at St. Anthony’s Parish, Clontarf to Dublin City Council to provide sheltered housing for elderly and disabled people.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Community and school project in Esker, Lucan involving land swaps between Parish and the local Council

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Frank Nevin', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (South Dublin County Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Discussion with Dublin City Council regarding options for relocating a community organisation located in Meath Street parish property

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Education and Training] The issue of shortage of primary school teachers

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Education and Training] Concerning school places in the River Valley area of Swords in Dublin

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Children and Youth Affairs] The Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Katherine Zappone', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Education and Training] Closure of St. Thomas School Priorswood

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Dalton Tattan', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

May–August

[Education and Training] Transfer of patronage of Brannoxtown NS

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Richard Bruton', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Development and Zoning] Preliminary meeting to discuss possible use of land owned by the Parish of St. Anthony's, Clontarf

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Children and Youth Affairs] The adoption(information and tracing) bill

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Katherine Zappone', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

September–December

[Education and Training] Structural issues with school building at St. Luke's, Tyrellstown

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Hubert Loftus', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'} {'name': 'Joe McHugh', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Education and Training] Divestment of primary schools in the Archdiocese of Dublin

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Alan Wall', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Education and Skills)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Children First Act 2015

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Éimear Fisher', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Development and Zoning] Finglas West Church project

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Environment] Briefing meeting with Dublin City Council concerning proposals for redevelopment of Diocesan Grounds at Clonliffe

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Archdiocese of Dublin

January–April

[Environment] Meeting to discuss a school wall ruin at the rear of Meath Street Church which was in a dangerous condition.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Kenny', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Dublin City Council)'}

Lobbying Tracker

Most Lobbied TDs