IRD Duhallow

Lobbying Organisation IRD Duhallow

Date published 09 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area EU Affairs

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details advocate for greater inclusion of charities, community and voluntary organisations, and social enterprises in policy development and the co-design of European programmes.

Intended results We want LEADER central in RURAL Development Pillar ll & Ireland to follow through with 10% commitment to LEADER. The LEADER programme in Ireland be open to the independent LEADER groups. More exchequer funded community support programmes. the Social Inclusion Programme should be delivered directly by the LEADER/Local Development Companies. All LEADER Groups supported to take up implementation of Agri Environmental programmes. LEADER Groups be allowed to function as Natural Areas of Development.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Maura Walsh

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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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.

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)

Grace O'Sullivan MEP (European Parliament)

Sean Kelly MEP (European Parliament)

Mick Wallace MEP (European Parliament)

Kathleen Funchion MEP (European Parliament)

Paul Gavan Senator (Seanad)

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP (European Parliament)

Lorna Bogue Councillor (Cork City Council)

Michael McNamara MEP (European Parliament)