Overwatch Report

SSE plc

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Oonagh Buckley', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment)'}

American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

September–December

[Economic Development and Industry] Participate in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment's Responsible Business Forum regarding sustainable development goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Niamh Smyth', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)'}

Irish Kidney Association

September–December

[Health] Gain support for prioritising treatment of kidney disease as one of the goals of the Irish presidency of the EU

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Mark Daly', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

National Traveller MABS

January–April

[Finance] Given the Government’s commitment in the Programme for Government 2025, Securing Ireland’s Future, to take steps to advance financial literacy and financial services inclusion for Irish Traveller and Roma communities National Traveller MABS sought a meeting with the minister for Finance to see how we might work together to achieve these goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Robert Troy', 'role': 'Minister of State (Department of Finance)'} {'name': 'Eileen Flynn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'}

Renewable Energy Ireland

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Briefing to discuss the work of Renewable Energy Ireland and its members in supporting Ireland's climate action goals as set out in the Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan 2025.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Breslin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': 'Aine Doyle', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Transport)'}

Renewable Energy Ireland

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Correspondence to outline the work of Renewable Energy Ireland and its members in supporting Ireland's climate action goals as set out in the Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan 2025 and to highlight REI's policy priorities.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jim Breslin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Secretary General (Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)'} {'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}

Chambers Ireland

January–April

[Environment] Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Andrews', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

The Wheel

January–April

[EU Affairs] The Wheel hosted an event in collaboration with the European Parliament Liaison Office titled The EU in Your Community, at which MEP Billy Kelleher was the keynote speaker, sharing his goals and priorities for the relevant to the sector. Attendees asked Kelleher questions and communicated concerns and issues relating to their work as community and voluntary organisations.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Billy Kelleher', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'}

MKC Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Energy and Natural Resources] Recommendation on policies in programme for government on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerard Howlin (Former DPO)', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of the Taoiseach)'} {'name': 'Ferghal Blaney', 'role': 'Special Adviser (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'}

MKC Communications

on behalf of Yes (client not named)

January–April

[Environment] Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating, carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'} {'name': 'Brian Carroll', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)'} {'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Gillian Toole', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 4 more

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Email to Taoiseach requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Micheál Martin', 'role': 'Taoiseach (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Email to Minister Darragh O'Brien requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Darragh O'Brien", 'role': 'Minister (Department of Transport)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Children and Youth Affairs] Email to all TDs requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to bring forward a previous Dáil Bill regarding a Future Generations Commissioner

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All TDs', 'role': "Email to all TDs requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to bring forward a previous Dáil Bill regarding a Future Generations Commissioner"}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with Sinéad Gibney TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Sinéad Gibney', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with Ged Nash TD and Ciarán Ahern TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Ged Nash', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with Roderic O'Gorman TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with Jennifer Whitmore TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

January–April

[Environment] Meeting with James Geoghegan TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'James Geoghegan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

May–August

[Environment] Meeting with Pa Daly TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland and issues related to the renewable energy industry in Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Cork Chamber

May–August

[Environment] A meeting between Cork Chamber officials and management at Cork City Council in which Cork's net zero and environment goals were discussed

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Gerry O’Beirne', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'David Joyce', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Ruth Buckley', 'role': 'Head of ICT and Business Services (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Mike Larkin', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'} {'name': 'Rebecca Loughry', 'role': 'Director of Services or Equivalent (Cork City Council)'}

The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre CLG (The Ark)

May–August

[Education and Training] A request to meet with the Minister to introduce The Ark's and share our work with DEIS schools and how it might contribute to the goals of DEIS Plus.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Coalition 2030

May–August

[Energy and Natural Resources] Meeting with Pa Daly TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland and issues related to the renewable energy industry in Ireland.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Pa Daly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

Coalition 2030

May–August

[EU Affairs] Coalition 2030 presentation to the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee to review Ireland's progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Barry Ward', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paula Butterly', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Seán Crowe', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Paul Nicholas Gogarty', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'John Lahart', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Murphy', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 3 more

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association

May–August

[Agriculture] Key farm tax reliefs, including Young Trained Farmer, Agricultural Relief (CAT), Farm Consolidation, CGT, and Accelerated Capital Allowances, are under review. These reliefs support generational renewal, farm succession, investment, and environmental compliance. Many face expiry in 2025, and they align with national goals on climate, biodiversity, and sustainable farming.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Email All Oireachtas Members', 'role': ''} {'name': 'Paschal Donohoe', 'role': 'Minister (Department of Finance)'}

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

September–December

[Health] Briefed politicians on ILFA's goal of equitable care

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Catherine Callaghan', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Evanne Ní Chuilinn', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Garret Kelleher', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Manus Boyle', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Pádraig Rice', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Michael Cahill', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 9 more

Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland

September–December

[Environment] Correspondence sharing ACE Ireland's report 'Getting Recycling Sorted', highlighting the report's key recommendations and how ACE Ireland can work to support Ireland’s circular economy goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': "Naoise O'Cearúil", 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Naoise Ó Muirí', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Ciarán Ahern', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Byrne', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Malcolm Noonan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'John Clendennen', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} + 12 more

Chambers Ireland

September–December

[Environment] Review of the WEEE & Batteries Producer Responsibility Schemes — ensure PRO reform supports Ireland’s national circular-economy goals and EU obligations.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Rehab Group

September–December

[Social Protection] To discuss the Work Ready Programme operated by Rehab Enterprises which works with employers to integrate people with disabilities into the work place and supports employers’ diversity and inclusion goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Emer Costello (Former DPO)', 'role': 'MEP (European Parliament)'} {'name': 'Fiona Ward', 'role': 'Assistant Secretary (Department of Social Protection)'}

Kinia

September–December

[Education and Training] Sharing information on how relevant Kinia is as a programme to deliver on education and youth strategy goals.

Public Officials Lobbied

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

Oxfam Ireland

January–April

[Environment] Contact with TDs and Senators re. oversight of govt. climate and biodiversity goals

Public Officials Lobbied

{'name': 'Holly Cairns', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Bríd Smith', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'} {'name': 'Lynn Boylan', 'role': 'Senator (Seanad)'} {'name': 'Jennifer Whitmore', 'role': 'TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)'}

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