Greyhound Racing Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Greyhound Racing Ireland

Date published 17 May, 2023

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Jan, 2023 to 30 Apr, 2023

Specific Details Introductory meeting discussing the industry in general and gambling legislation.

Intended results Further information on Gambling Legislation and to discuss the Greyhound Racing Industry

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Leon Blanche

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.

Meeting (1)

Introductory meeting discussing the industry in general.

Meeting (1)

Introductory meeting discussing the industry in general.

Meeting (1)

Introductory meeting to discuss gambling legislation.

Meeting (1)

Introductory meeting discussing the industry in general.

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.

Joe Carey TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jackie Cahill TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

James Browne Minister of State (Department of Justice)

Clare Brosnan Professional Officer II (Department of Justice and Equality)