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Brendan Griffin

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Housing] Converting derelict buildings into homes.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'John Sheahan', 'role': 'Councillor (Limerick City and County Council)'}

Brendan Griffin

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

May–August

[Development and Zoning] Would the Department of Education examine if it would release lands that have been sterilized for over 20 years to allow for new housing to be provided for people.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Helen McEntee', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Education)'}

Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU)

January–April

[Education and Training] Spoke with Michael Healy Rae and Brendan Griffin about student voice

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Gaelic Players Association

January–April

[Sports and Recreation] General meeting with Minister Brendan Griffin

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Restaurants Association of Ireland

May–August

[Tourism] Meeting with Minister of State Brendan Griffin to discuss areas of concern for restaurant sector: VAT rate for Tourism & Hospitality, Rural Taxi Scheme, Skills Shortage: work permits & apprenticeships, Insurance, Board of Fáilte Ireland

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Gaelic Players Association

September–December

[Sports and Recreation] Oct 24th 2019 meeting with Minister Brendan Griffin

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

NCBI

January–April

[Transport] Letter to Brendan Griffin , Minister for State Dept of Transport regarding the ongoing issue of illegal parking at the Library Place bus stop n Killorglin Co. Kerry .

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

May–August

[Environment] Minister of State, Brendan Griffin attended DTTAS, Globe International Meeting

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Irish Hotels Federation

May–August

[Tourism] Meeting with Minister of State Brendan Griffin to discuss the outlook for Irish Tourism, the impact of Brexit, the 9% VAT Rate and issues facing the sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Kerry Parents & Friends Association

September–December

[Budgetary matters] Directors and Officers of KPFA met with Minister Brendan Griffin on matters involving funding to the organisation prior to Budget

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

British Irish Chamber of Commerce

September–December

[Trade] Meeting with Minister Brendan Griffin TD

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

British Irish Chamber of Commerce

September–December

[Trade] 27 September: Meeting with Minister Brendan Griffin TD

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service

September–December

[Children and Youth Affairs] Members of the executive and Board of KDYS sought a meeting with Minister Brendan Griffin to discuss the withdrawal of the Youthreach and Mentor programmes by Kerry ETB and the impact this will have on the future viability of KDYS

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

May–August

[Tourism] Chamber meeting with Brendan Griffin, T.D, regarding Traffic issues facing Killarney, the opening of Killarney Hosue & Gardens and further development of the Loch Lein Walking Loop Project

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Olympic Federation of Ireland

May–August

[Sports and Recreation] Minister Brendan Griffin was invited by the newly elected Athletes Commission of the Olympic Council of Ireland to attend their first meeting. Sarah Keane, President, Olympic Council of Ireland and Stephen Martin, CEO, Olympic Council of Ireland was also in attendance. The Minister was accompanied by his Secretary - Ken Spratt.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'} {'name': 'Ken Spratt', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

Irish Hotels Federation

May–August

[Tourism] Meeting following Minister of State Brendan Griffin's appointment to discuss the outlook for Irish Tourism, the impact of Brexit, the 9% VAT Rate and issues facing the sector.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Brendan Griffin', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)'}

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