Irish Wildbird Conservancy (BirdWatch Ireland)

Lobbying Organisation Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Date published 01 May, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Environment

Period 1 Jan, 2025 to 30 Apr, 2025

Specific Details European Parliament Vote on the removal of strict protection for the Wolf

Intended results To raise awareness about the lack of scientific evidence to support the removal of strict protection for the Wolf in the Habitats Directive and the inadequate use of resources to support co-existence. Calling on MEPs to oppose the removal of strict protection in a Parliament vote and oppose any other potential amendments threatening the Habitats Directive. The Habitats Directive, combined with the Birds Directive, is a central plank of nature protection in Ireland and the EU.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Oonagh Duggan

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

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To raise awareness about the lack of scientific evidence to support the removal of strict protection for the Wolf in the Habitats Directive and the inadequate use of resources to support co-existence. Calling on MEPs to oppose the removal of strict protection in a Parliament vote and oppose any other potential amendments threatening the Habitats Directive. The Habitats Directive, combined with the Birds Directive, is a central plank of nature protection in Ireland and the EU.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP (European Parliament)

Barry Andrews MEP (European Parliament)

Barry Cowen MEP (European Parliament)

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP (European Parliament)

Kathleen Funchion MEP (European Parliament)

Lynn Boylan MEP (European Parliament)

Maria Walsh MEP (European Parliament)

Nina Carberry MEP (European Parliament)