Lobbying return by Athletics Ireland
Sports and Recreationawareness of low govt investment in sport compared to European nations
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
awareness of low govt investment in sport compared to European nations
Seeking to secure Sports funding.
Published name "Special Olympics Ireland" equals CRO name "SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND" (CRO 228545) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
During the launch with Minister McConalogue, we outlined the importance of the grant and the direct benefits it provides to affiliates and to the grassroots of the sector. Our objective was to ensure that the Minister understood the value of the programme and to reaffrim support…
Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Improved understanding of and support for the inclusion of Autistic people in sporting opportunities
To discuss the approach to grant funding to the Association under the MOU
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Regular check in meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue covering all areas of FAI from Academies Funding to Transformation Programme to EURO 2028 Legacy.
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
Meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue surrounding the proposed rollout of the LOI Academies funding that had recently been secured in the budget
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To discuss LOI Academies Funding
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To secure support in the Dail and Cabinet for our project::To build support amongst TDs and Ministers to press for the funding to be allocated::A line item in the 2026 budget
For an extension to Sport Ireland recognised NGBs & LSPS beyond the January 30th 2026 deadline for disclosures for 2024 and 2025. A meeting to explore the nuisances and challenges this blanket application of the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue Commissioners v Karshan…
Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body. The objective in seeking the inclusion of NGB foundations as “eligible bodies” is to enable a more equitable, inclusive, and effective…
Assistance to fund the establishment of Professional Women’s Provincial Teams over the next 3-4 years ::Assistance to fund the Appointment of Pathway Coaches in Connacht, Munster, and Ulster over the next 3-4 years
To discuss the latest developments for the Association including the proposed workforce transformation programme, financial position and approach to debt, LOI Academies, EURO 2028 Legacy.
Published name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" equals CRO name "CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND"" (CRO 17081) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To meet with government to discuss the Prime Arena project the opportunity for winter sports and Ireland Inc.
Proposal for capital funding model::Overview of GAA international activities and ambitions::Identify areas of potential co-operation between GAA & educational sector