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Restaurants Association of Ireland
Tourism
- Briefing of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party
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Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC
Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
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RIAI
Environment
- During Cop26 and coinciding with our annual Conference, which was attended by over 1,700 delegates, the RIAI has published a new climate change initiative – 2030 Climate Challenge – which is to encourage the profession and wider construction industry to achieve net zero whole life carbon for all new and retrofitted buildings by 2030.
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Society of the Irish Motor Industry
Taxation
- Budget Submission 2022 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the of the SIMI's Budget submission, focusing on the renewal of the national vehicle fleet with newer lower emitting vehicles
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RGDATA
· 2 returns
Development and Zoning · Local Government
- Town Centre First Policy.
- Covid 19 Rates Waiver Scheme
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
· 2 returns
Marine
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill and NPMF
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Westmeath Community Development
Agriculture
- LEADER budget & Place for ILDN (Irish Local Development Network) on CAP Consultative Forum
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Women for Election
· 2 returns
Justice and Equality
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
- Increasing the number of women elected as TD's and Local Councillors. Maternity Leave for Public Representatives. Gender Quotas in Local, European and Seanad Elections. Tackling abuse of politicians. Research of the barriers to women's participation in politics. Remote voting for Dail and Seanad. Childcare/Care expenses to be included in SIPO eligible expenses
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Mainstream Renewable Power
Energy and Natural Resources
- The contents and technical consequences of the Maritime Area Planning Bill
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SSE plc
Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter regarding Arklow Bank Wind Park.
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Chambers Ireland
Taxation
- Transborder Workers Relief
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Friends of the Earth
Energy and Natural Resources
- Policy Statement on Fracked Gas and LNG Strategic Infrastructure Designation
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Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
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DHR Consultancy Limited
Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
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Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland
Transport
- Local issue in Mullingar for a CTTC member
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Gibney Communications
Agriculture
- To highlight the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector as a result of restrictions placed on the harvesting of Irish horticultural peat.
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Irish Dental Association
Taxation
- Concerns re potential new interpretation re VAT and dental associates
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Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd)
Agriculture
- Forestry Policy and Programmes - Felling Licence and Forestry Appeals Commission delays - Dail Forestry Debate
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Ibec
· 6 returns
Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Local Government · Housing
- Draft Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
- Economic development of the Midlands region
- Dublin citizens' assembly on a directly elected mayor
- A sustainable recovery strategy for Dublin city centre
- Economic outlook and competitiveness challenges
- Business priorities regarding streamlining and reform of Ireland's planning, appeals and judicial review regime
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 4 returns
Marine · Agriculture · Budgetary matters
- Marine Spatial Planning Advisory Group
- Lough Funshinagh Flooding
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Tax Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring.
- IFA Budget 2022 Submission - Expenditure to Support Farm Enterprises.
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Fennell Public Affairs Limited
Energy and Natural Resources
- Legislative and policy initiatives to implement Climate Action Plan and Programme for Government measures on renewable energy
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Clúid Housing
Housing
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Hume Brophy
Housing
- Matters related to Short Term Letting Regulations
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Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Housing
- To provide Government with alternative solutions to the current proposal under the 'Housing for All' Plan that all rental accommodation be certified by letting agents prior to being let, to the 2017 Housing Standards for Rented Houses.
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Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
Housing
- Provision of Social and Affordable Housing
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Irish Planning Institute
· 3 returns
Education and Training · Environment · Employment
- Request to Minister Burke to address the Annual Planning Conference in Wexford on 18 and 19 November
- Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Planning advisory forum
- Findings Shared from a resourcing survey completed by Local Authorities Planning Departments
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Vulcan Consulting Limited
Housing
- Short-Term Letting Regulations
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Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
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Muiriosa Foundation
Budgetary matters
- To support the Budget 2022 campaign relating to the funding crisis within disability services being spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies on foot of the publication by Government of the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 - A review of Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032 is very significant and its findings concerning.
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RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)
Energy and Natural Resources
- Discussion with the Minister on policy and legislation relating to the offshore wind industry
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Licensed Vintners Association
Housing
- Request for commercial rates waiver for the Dublin licensed trade
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County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG
Housing
- Lack of Housing, The Repair and Leasing Scheme and work permits.
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Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
· 2 returns
Banking and Financial Institutions
- Sent a copy of the report and echoed the concerns expressed in a labour motion and to also note that the issue of consumer debt arising out of the pandemic extends beyond housing related debt to also include consumer credit and utility debt.
- Sent a copy of the report and echoed the concerns expressed in a labour motion and to also note that the issue of consumer debt arising out of the pandemic extends beyond housing related debt to also include consumer credit and utility debt.
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ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee
Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
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CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED
Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter on response to the Ombudsman for Children report on Traveller Children - No End in Site
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Joe Giltinane
Development and Zoning
- The inclusion in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 of a fully serviced proposed residential 7 acre Site at Churchfields Ashbourne, and associated pedestrian/cycle permeability link to Ballybin Road, creating an Ashbourne 5km walking/cycle loop.
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Limerick Chamber
Local Government
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Trócaire
Budgetary matters
- Offical Development Assistance and Climate Justice
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Irish Institutional Property
· 2 returns
Housing · Development and Zoning
- Inform government policy on role of planning in housing and real estate delivery
- IIP report and analysis on concept of 15 Minute City
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Ardagh Preservation Society
Development and Zoning
- Grassroots campaign to prevent the re-zoning requests of Submission DCDP-40 to the draft Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the subsequent Chief Executive's re-zoning recommendations for Ardagh House and two gate lodges (from tourism to residential), and lands of Ardagh Demesne (from tourism to agriculture).
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National Women's Council of Ireland
Local Government
- Gender quotas for local government elections 2024.
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National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability
Budgetary matters
- Advocating for sufficient funding to meet unmet needs for people with disabilities in Budget 2022, and to ensure sustainability of service provision
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Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch
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Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis