Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)
TransportIntended results
To inform elected representatives of Freenow by Lyft's acquisition of Lynk and Swift, and underline their continued commitment to Ireland's taxi sector.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Dessie Ellis
- Constituency / panel
- Dublin North-West
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 2 current — Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community; Select Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 612
- Lobbying returns
- 8
- SIPO donation records
- 87%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
369 of 422 divisions
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Lobbying returns
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
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Lobbying return by daa plc
TransportIntended results
Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.
Lobbying return by Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant
TransportIntended results
That the Minister for Transport, as the single shareholder in CIE, would communicate to the Board of CIE that they would sanction an increase in the pension of a specific group of pensioners i.e. members of the 1951 Superannuation Fund
Lobbying return by daa plc
TransportIntended results
To inform Oireachtas members that Infrastructure Application was submitted
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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.
Lobbying return by daa plc
TransportIntended results
To provide Oireachtas members with facts and information about our approach to aircraft noise management and the steps we are taking to minimise the impact of noise at Dublin Airport
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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.
Lobbying return by Lime Technologies
TransportIntended results
E-bike expansion in Ireland - we would like to increase the number of shared e-bike services we operate in Ireland, with a focus on services in Dublin
Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)
TransportIntended results
To discuss the challenges facing the taxi industry and night-time economy in Dublin and secure a meeting with Dublin TDs and members of the Dublin City Council Traffic & Transport Strategic Policy Committee to discuss what measures can be taken to address these challenges ahead…
Lobbying return by mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)
TransportIntended results
To share FREE NOW's White Paper on taxi supply; data on supply and demand for taxis in Dublin; and to highlight issues around the Dublin Airport taxi permit system which currently creates a situtation whereby for every 4 FREE NOW journeys to Dublin Airport, 3 taxis leave empty…
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
TransportIntended results
better transport supports for people with a disability and their carers
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association
TransportIntended results
Meeting request to outline the extent of the challenges facing the haulage sector::Take our points onboard when in discussion with the UK Government & EU Commission::Request a meeting & address the issuess::For the TD's to lobby on our behalf for Budget submission
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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.
Lobbying return by Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland
TransportIntended results
Better understanding and better provision
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABLED DRIVERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 33290) 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.
Lobbying return by Ibec
TransportIntended results
Ensure that the development of Dublin's transport network is delivered on time
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
Lobbying return by 150Bond
TransportIntended results
To share an overview of Dott's safety record and their perspective on the benefits of local authority collaboration on e-scooter sharing schemes